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Flying Dog Releases Pool Hopping

Flying Dog Brewery is ready to take on summer with the 2021 release of their hugely popular deck beer, Pool Hopping. Flying Dog first pioneered this new take on hazy summer ales in the summer of 2020 with the initial release of the newly designated beer.

Goodwood Brewing and Spirits Expands to Indianapolis

Louisville-based Goodwood Brewing & Spirits has announced plans to take over the RAM Restaurant and Brewpub in Indianapolis, IN. Goodwood Indianapolis will feature a full kitchen and brewery onsite. Goodwood’s well known beer and spirits, seasonal and rotating brews will be on the menu.

Diageo North America Invests $80 Million in Operations to Support Growth in Ready-to-Drink Category

To support Diageo North America’s growth strategy in the Ready-to-Drink (RTD) category, the company announced plans to expand its manufacturing footprint and install two can lines at a new facility in Plainfield, Illinois. With an investment of approximately $80 million, the site will have the capacity to produce over 25 million cases of RTDs per year, including Smirnoff seltzers and the newly launched spirits-based RTD cocktails from Crown Royal and Ketel One Botanicals.

West Sixth Brewing and Angel’s Envy Collaborate on Illuminator Barrel-Aged Doppelbock

West Sixth Brewing, one of Kentucky’s largest craft breweries, and ANGEL’S ENVY, the Louisville-based craft distiller that produces small batch, finished whiskeys, today announced they have collaborated on Illuminator Barrel Aged Doppelbock, a limited, exclusive beer that will be released on Saturday, April 10th at West Sixth’s NuLu taproom.

Orange Blossom Brewing Co. to Release IPA to honor Orlando

Orange Blossom Brewing Co. (OBBC) fans rejoice: Orlando’s OG craft brewery is releasing a brand new beer to honor its birth city. Aptly named City Beautiful IPA, the beer will make its debut on April 7 (aka “407 Day”) and will be available on draft only at select bar taps and restaurants around Orlando to show support to local on-premise businesses, many of which have suffered during the last year. The release of custom-designed cans will follow. 

Beavertown Brewery Releases Space-Born Hazy Low-Cal Beer

Beavertown Brewery has launched its first ever hazy low-calorie beer, Space-Born. High on haze and filled with flavour, this new brew boasts the perfect balance of grapefruit, tangerine and tropical fruit.