News

Craft beer industry news.

Crux Fermentation Project Releases NØ MØ Non-Alcoholic IPA

Finally, a non-alcoholic beer that tastes like the real thing! Crux Fermentation Project is excited to announce the release of its first non-alcoholic IPA, currently available at its Bend tasting room and throughout Crux’s Oregon distribution footprint.

Supply Chain Strains: Cardboard and PakTech Prices Increase; Aluminum Can Tightness Continues

Supply Chain Strains: Cardboard and PakTech Prices Increase; Aluminum Can Tightness Continues

The strains on the packaging supply chain that supports the beer industry are showing no sign of letting up. Demand for aluminum cans has far outpaced supply as at-home consumption spiked with the pandemic-forced closure of the on-premise channel last year, and that same rise in home use has also driven up the cost of cardboard packaging.

‘Merican Mule Debuts Variety Pack with Four Different Spirits

Making summertime imbibing dreams come true, ‘Merican Mule, Connecticut-based, premium, canned cocktail brand, launches the first and only canned cocktail variety pack on the market featuring four different spirits: Vodka, Tequila, Bourbon and Rum. 

White Labs Launches PurePitch Next Generation

White Labs Launches PurePitch Next Generation

San Diego-based yeast and fermentation company White Labs launched PurePitch Next Generation (PPNG) yeast today, a new packaged yeast product developed through feedback from brewers.

Lynne Weaver to Buy Back Three Weavers From CANarchy

Lynne Weaver to Buy Back Three Weavers From CANarchy

Craft rollup CANarchy Craft Brewery Collective and Three Weavers Brewing Company founder Lynne Weaver have reached an agreement in which Weaver and her investment group will reacquire the Inglewood, California-based craft brewery, the company announced today.

Firestone Walker Unveils Two New Barrel-Aged Cocktail Beers

Firestone Walker is rolling out two new barrel-aged cocktail beers from its storied Vintage Series program this month—Tequila Barrel Sunrise and Mezca-limón, both of which go to great lengths to evoke their namesake drinks. 

21st Amendment Brewery Releases New Imperial Hazy IPA

An ode to inventiveness and the genius inside us all, the 21st Amendment Brewery brews a new Double IPA in its hop-forward Tasty lineup for the nationwide release of Tasty Double Hazy IPA (8.5% ABV) in June 2021.

Corona Launches “Protect Our Beaches” Initiative With Oceanic Global

Timed with World Oceans Month, Corona beer — a brand that has long been synonymous with the beach — is committing to removing 1 million pounds of plastic from beaches and its business by the brand’s 100th birthday in 2025 through its “Protect Our Beaches” initiative with Oceanic Global.