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Yerba Mate Hard Seltzer Company Yerbuzz Appoints New VP of Sales

The popularity of Yerbuzz, the world’s first yerba mate hard seltzer, is growing fast and is building a reputable entrepreneurial team to bring their innovative and delicious beverage to the people of Southern California.

Iron Horse Brewery acquires Bad Granny Cider

Iron Horse Brewery (Ellensburg, WA) has finalized an agreement to acquire Bad Granny Cider Company to create an exciting new partnership with the goal to better serve customers.

21st Amendment Brewery Celebrates 21st Birthday

The 21st Amendment Brewery celebrates the right to be original as they host an epic birthday party at their San Leandro brewery on Saturday, August 21, 2021 (1pm – 7pm).

Last Call: Spirits Lead Seltzer/RTD Label Approvals, Says BW166; July 4 Weekend Brings Out 53% of Consumers, CGA Reports

Last Call: Spirits Lead Seltzer/RTD Label Approvals, Says BW166; July 4 Weekend Brings Out 53% of Consumers, CGA Reports

Consulting firm BW166 reported that label approvals for seltzer and seltzer-like products are accelerating, with approvals trending at 334 per month compared to the 228 per month in 2020. More than half (53%) of on-premise visitors went to a bar or restaurant during the July 4 weekend, according to CGA, an on-premise market research firm.

Urban Chestnut and Purina Continue Partnership to Help Local Animal Shelters

This summer Purina and Urban Chestnut Brewing Company (UCBC) are kicking-off their fifth-annual “Raise a Pint for Pets” campaign by offering pet owners two fun and tasty ways to support the Petfinder Foundation and member shelters in the St. Louis metropolitan area

Coors Seltzer Dries Up: Molson Coors Ceases Production of Hard Seltzer Brand

Coors Seltzer Dries Up: Molson Coors Ceases Production of Hard Seltzer Brand

The river has run its course for Coors Seltzer, Molson Coors Beverage Company told wholesalers today. In a message to the company’s wholesalers this afternoon, Molson Coors chief marketing officer Michelle St. Jacques and U.S. sales president Kevin Doyle announced the company will cease production of Coors Seltzer, asking wholesalers to sell through remaining inventory.

Nine Pin Ciderworks Taps Two New York Beer Collaborations

Nine Pin Ciderworks, New York’s first farm cidery, has announced the tapping of Pin Pals from Community Beer Works of Buffalo, N.Y. and 20 Year Slumber from Rip Van Winkle Brewing of Catskill, N.Y. Both cider beers will be available on tap this month at the cidery.

The 25th Annual Colorado Brewers Rendezvous Set for October 2

Brought to you by the Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG) and the Salida Chamber of Commerce, the 25th Annual Colorado Brewers Rendezvous will take place on Saturday, October 2 in historic Salida, CO, against a backdrop of beautiful views of the Collegiate Peaks and the Arkansas Rive