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Legislative Update: Delivery, To-Go Privileges Expire In New York; New Jersey Tax Equivalency Update, PA, RI, CO Notes

Legislative Update: Delivery, To-Go Privileges Expire In New York; New Jersey Tax Equivalency Update, PA, RI, CO Notes

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo ended the state’s state of emergency on Thursday, which meant the expiration of delivery and to-go privileges granted to breweries, bars and restaurants during the pandemic. The New Jersey bill (S.B. 3452) that would have brought the state excise tax rate on spirits-based, ready-to-drink canned cocktails in line with beer has been pulled from consideration for now, sources confirmed with Brewbound.

BevNET’s Cocktail Showdown, A Pitch Competition Showcasing The Hottest New RTD Cocktail Brands

BevNET’s Cocktail Showdown, A Pitch Competition Showcasing The Hottest New RTD Cocktail Brands

BevNET is proud to announce its inaugural Cocktail Showdown, a pitch competition that will showcase the most innovative and disruptive brands in the rapidly emerging category of spirit-based ready-to-drink and ready-to-pour cocktails. Taking place on August 12, 2021, the competition will be presented as a virtual platform for the hottest new pre-mixed cocktail brands in America.

U.S. Hop Acreage Reaches Record-High Yet Again, Breaking 60,000 Acres

The June Hop Acreage Strung for Harvest, 2021 report has been released by USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), announcing hop acreage is “at a record high 60,735 acres, 4 percent more than last year’s previous record of 58,641 acres.”

PourMyBeer Announces Integration With Clover POS

PourMyBeer, a global market leader in providing self-serve beverage technology to bars, restaurants and breweries has expanded its integration network with Clover POS.

Epic Brewing Releases Rocky Mountain Chai

Come home to a beer you’ve never had before. Rocky Mountain Chai boasts uplifting spiced flavor with a cream ale finish that’s softer than a lullaby.

Arryved POS Secures $20M Investment Round

Arryved POS Secures $20M Investment Round

Boulder, Colorado-based POS software provider Arryved has announced a $20 million funding round, which the company plans to invest in brand marketing and expansion.

Dogfish Head & Surf Bagel Brew DelaWeAre Collaboration Beer

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery’s Rehoboth brewpub, Brewings & Eats, collaborates with Surf Bagel, an iconic Delaware bagel shop, to brew DelaWeAre, a limited-edition black IPA benefitting the Delaware Brewers Guild. Clocking in at 6.3% ABV, DelaWeAre is brewed with an array of locally-grown malt, caraway seeds, black pepper and chopped pumpernickel bagels from Surf Bagel.