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TailGate Brewery Launches ‘Trees’ Hazy IPA Series

This week TailGate Brewery, a Nashville craft brewery known for their inventive, small-batch craft beer, launched ‘Trees,’ their new series of hazy IPAs. The first in the series is 420. Nice., a nod to the upcoming holiday. 

Brewers Association’s State of the Industry: Overall Alcohol Consumption Steady; Premiumization Persists

Brewers Association’s State of the Industry: Overall Alcohol Consumption Steady; Premiumization Persists

Brewers Association (BA) chief economist Bart Watson this week delivered his annual state of the industry report virtually for the second time, due to the 2020 cancellation and 2021 postponement of the Craft Brewers Conference, now slated to take place this fall. In 2020, the nation’s 8,764 craft breweries posted a 9% decline in beer volume, so Watson delved into the market forces and consumer trends that led to the first volume decline recorded in BA history during a webinar for members.

Bent Water Brewing Company Launches Supercharger NEIPA

Bent Water Brewing Company is releasing a brand new line of IPAs starting this month. The Lynn Tribute Series will feature rotating installments with unique ingredients and names that highlight stories and features of the brewery’s home city of Lynn. 

Angry Orchard and Concacaf Announce Partnership For 2021 Gold Cup

Angry Orchard, the nation’s leading hard cider maker 1, and the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) announced today a year-long partnership, naming Angry Orchard the official hard cider of the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup.

BeatBox Beverages Launches Zero Sugar Offering

BeatBox Beverages, the fastest selling ready-to-drink (RTD) brand in the U.S. market, announced this week with the launch of its Zero Sugar BeatBox, it will be one of the first ever fermented fruit beverage products to be sold by beer distributors in the control state of Pennsylvania.

Baxter Brewing Updates Out Of Range Blueberry Ale

Baxter’s Summer seasonal, Out of Range, is making its return in April, and – as its name implies – reminding imbibers to get out and escape into nature.

Lawson’s Finest Liquids Launches Knockout Blonde Ale

As winter gives way to spring, Lawson’s Finest Liquids is excited to announce the return of Knockout Blonde, the first of six specialty beers that will make a seasonal appearance across the brewery’s full distribution network this year.

Labatt Launches Blue Light Seltzer Lemonade

Introducing Labatt Blue Light Seltzer Lemonade – a new Chilled Lemonade line that brings cool and refreshing flavor to this growing industry segment.

CERIA Brewing Launches NA Craft Beer in Texas and Puerto Rico

CERIA Brewing, co-founded in 2018 by creator and former Blue Moon brewmaster Keith Villa, Ph.D., announced today the continued growth of its non-alcoholic craft beer with its Spring 2021 launch into Texas and Puerto Rico.