Craft beer industry news.
Lift Bridge Brewing Company, Stillwater’s first craft brewery since Prohibition, today announced the hiring of local brewing industry expert Brett Splinter as its Directory of Hospitality.
Just in time for the changing weather, The Bruery is bringing back its favorite summer seasonal: Or Xata. An homage to the traditionally non-alcoholic drink, The Bruery’s Or Xata (pronounced or-chah-tah) seasonal is a blonde ale brewed with a heavy dosing of rice, cinnamon and vanilla along with lactose for a little extra creamy character.
After initial projections that the hard seltzer segment would grow at a rate of 70-100%, Boston Beer CEO Dave Burwick said the expectation is now in the 60-90% range, with Truly outpacing the segment.
Anheuser-Busch InBev’s global investment and innovation group ZX Ventures has announced a research-and-development partnership with animal-free protein maker Clara Foods.
Golden Road Brewing has released Guava Chelada Cart, a ready-to-drink guava michelada perfect for fans’ Cinco de Mayo celebrations and for anyone craving a fruity spicy kick this summer.
Sour Me Unicorn Farts is a collaboration between Baltimore-based DuClaw Brewing and Diablo Doughnuts, based on the notorious ‘Unicorn Farts’ doughnut and is a sour beer made with a trio of fruits and fruity cereal, plus a hallmark swirl of natural edible glitter for an enhanced drinking experience.
Dust Bowl Brewing Co. announces the release of Prone Mega IPA, the latest addition to the company’s Limited portfolio.
Thompson Island is releasing No Bad Days, a Southern Delaware inspired lager, in cans.
Wild Leap Craft Beverages announces it will anchor Centennial Yards South, the first district nearing completion within CIM Group’s 50-acre Centennial Yards development.
Cape Beverage is pleased to announce the addition of another renowned brewery to its lineup: Michigan’s Short’s Brewing Company. The twelfth state to see Short’s distribution, New Jersey’s beer aficionados will be able to find them on shelves throughout the state beginning May 3rd.
Sixpoint Brewery is announcing the release of Party Poppers, its new line of refreshing, great tasting hard seltzers.
Boston Beer Company’s torrid run driven by Truly Hard Seltzer and Twisted Tea continued into the first quarter of 2021. Through the first 13 weeks of 2021, Boston Beer — whose brands include Samuel Adams, Truly Hard Seltzer, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Twisted Tea and Angry Orchard — reported a 48% increase in depletions and a 60.1% increase in shipments.
n celebration of Earth Day, Anheuser-Busch is announcing a series of community restoration and clean-up initiatives being led by craft breweries across the country in partnership with Keep America Beautiful®. The events are being funded by six individual $10,000 grants from the Anheuser-Busch Foundation, which has been working with Keep America Beautiful since its founding as part of its commitment to supporting organizations that help individuals and communities thrive.
2 Towns Ciderhouse invites their supporters to celebrate the true arrival of spring, and the kickoff of the Portland Thorns FC’s 2021 season, with the return of everyone’s favorite spring seasonal cider; Two Thorns!
