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The Untappd Beer Festival is Coming to San Diego

Untappd, the world’s largest social networking platform for craft beer enthusiasts, announced dates for the Untappd Beer Festival, scheduled to take place in San Diego October 1-3, 2021 at Petco Park, home of Major League Baseball’s San Diego Padres.

Fallout Continues as Beer Industry Grapples with Accusations of Widespread Sexism and Abuse

Fallout Continues as Beer Industry Grapples with Accusations of Widespread Sexism and Abuse

Over the weekend, several breweries named in accounts of misogyny and misbehavior within the beer industry released statements. The leaders of Philadelphia-based Evil Genius Beer Company issued a statement on the brewery’s Instagram account on Saturday, May 22, that acknowledged past mismanagement and outlined the company’s next steps to improve its culture. Pollyanna Brewing Company, which announced the departure of former president and CEO Paul Ciciora last week, shared that it had since learned of “numerous allegations regarding Paul Ciciora and sexual misconduct.”

Oregon Fruit Launches New Dragon Fruit Puree

Oregon Fruit Products LLC has launched new Dragon Fruit Puree, the company’s latest seasonal addition to its wide offering of fruit purees for the fermentation market.

Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Hard Seltzer Hits Shelves

Award-winning chef and television personality, Gordon Ramsay announced his hard seltzer, Hell’s Seltzer, is now available on shelves across the U.S. Currently in 25 states, Hell’s Seltzer will be sold nationwide by mid-summer.

Buzzbox Signs Deal with Republic National Distributing Company

Buzzbox, the industry innovator in adult spirits-based ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, announced today an exclusive agreement with Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) to distribute its award-winning portfolio of refreshingly unique, classic cocktails in all of RNDC’s thirty-two U.S markets.