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Northeast Drinks Group Completes Purchase of Vermont Cider Company

Northeast Drinks Group LLC (“NortheastDrinks Group” or “NDG”) a privately owned holding company, today announces that it has closed on the transaction to purchase the Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC (“Vermont Cider Company” or “VCC”), from C&C Group plc.

Sierra Nevada to Release Hoptimum Triple IPA

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. announced the release of Hoptimum Triple IPA, which will be available at select retail locations starting in mid-April.

Summit Brewing Co. and Minnesota Twins Announce Partnership

Starting in the 2021 season, Summit Brewing Co. will now be an “Official Craft Beer” and the “Hometown Craft Beer” of the Minnesota Twins. Additionally, Summit has secured naming rights to the open-air bar adjacent to the leftfield foul pole.

Upland Adds Distribution in Chicago

Upland Brewing Co. is proud to partner with Heartland Beverage to distribute its celebrated portfolio of craft beer, blended hard seltzers, and wood-aged sours throughout Chicago this spring.

Jim Koch Urges Beer Trade Groups to Fight Spirits’ Equalization Efforts

Jim Koch Urges Beer Trade Groups to Fight Spirits’ Equalization Efforts

Boston Beer Company founder Jim Koch is urging the leaders of the beer industry’s three major trade groups — the Brewers Association (BA), the Beer Institute (BI) and the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) — to work together to beat back efforts by spirits groups to bring taxes on spirits-based, lower-alcohol, ready-to-drink offerings in line with beer, hard seltzers and FMBs.

New York Riptide and Westhampton Beach Brewing Company Launch Riptide Double IPA

The New York Riptide and Westhampton Beach Brewing Company are proud to announce the launch of the special-edition Riptide Double India Pale Ale. A portion of proceeds from the sales of Riptide Double IPA will benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation, raising money, awareness and support for the cystic fibrosis community.

Constellation Brands’ Beer Sales Top $6 Billion in Fiscal Year 2021

Constellation Brands’ Beer Sales Top $6 Billion in Fiscal Year 2021

Net sales of Constellation Brands’ beer portfolio — including Mexican import labels Corona, Modelo and Pacifico — topped $6 billion, an 8% increase, in fiscal year 2021, the company shared today while reporting its full-year earnings.

Dignitas and Voodoo Ranger IPA Announce Official Beer Partnership

Dignitas, the esports vertical of New Meta Entertainment. (NME), has today announced that Voodoo Ranger, the IPA family of the New Belgium Brewing company, is now the Official Beer Partner of the storied esports organization. 

Flying Dog to Release Kulture King Imperial Hazy IPA

Flying Dog is adding to its already impressive lineup of IPAs with the debut of the new limited-release Kulture King Imperial Hazy, the brewery’s new Imperial New England IPA hitting store shelves in mid-April.