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AB Vickers Releases YeastLife O, a Yeast Nutrient for Hard Seltzer, Cider and Mead

AB Vickers YeastLife O™ is the result of intensive Research & Development work on fermentation process, with attention to the yeast nutritional aspect of sugar-based fermented beverages including hard seltzer, cider, mead and high gravity beer. On top of solving nutritional requirements to avoid sluggish and stuck fermentation, YeastLife O™ has been formulated to avoid off flavor and improve mouthfeel.

Wandering Soul Beer Releases Everything Happens IPA

Wandering Soul launched “Everything Happens,” a beer that contemplates if everything does happen for a reason or if we try too hard as humans to assign logic to the unknown.

Baxter Brewing Adds Coastal Haze IPA to Year-Round Lineup

A new addition to the Baxter family of core beers will make its debut later this month. Coastal Haze [5.9% ABV] will be the brewery’s year-round hazy IPA offering, and the fifth in the brewery’s core lineup.

Philadelphia’s First Black-Owned Brewery Two Locals Brewing Launches First Beers

Two Locals Brewing Company, Philadelphia’s first Black-owned brewery, announces the launch of its first beer releases starting this week. Under a new relationship with FCM Hospitality and Mainstay Independent Brewing, Two Locals Owners and Brewers Richard and Mengistu Koilorwill bring Nubian Brown Ale (5.7% ABV), Prolific Hazy IPA (6.4% ABV) and Who You Wit? Belgian-style Witbier (5.7% ABV) to the Philadelphia marketplace in 16 ounce cans, four packs and Sixtel kegs.

Anderson Valley Brewing Company Announces 30-Acre ‘Beer Park’

Why have a Beer Garden when you can have a full-on Beer Park? It’s a question that will be answered emphatically as Anderson Valley Brewing Company reopens it’s Boonville tap room and grounds to visitors. With phased renovations and additions throughout the coming months, AVBC is in the process of fully transforming its grounds into a 30-acre dog and family friendly “Beer Park.” 

IRI: Craft Beer Sales Outpace Total Beer Category Through February 21

IRI: Craft Beer Sales Outpace Total Beer Category Through February 21

Craft beer’s dollar sales growth continues to outpace the overall beer category at off-premise retailers tracked by market research firm IRI. Year-to-date through February 21, dollar sales of craft beer have increased 17.2% compared to the same period last year, while total beer dollar sales are up 13.5%, the firm reported.

Deschutes Brewery Releases Squeezy Rider West Coast IPA

Deschutes Brewery announces the newest release of Squeezy Rider West Coast India Pale Ale (IPA). As an independent brewery known for helping pioneer the U.S. craft beer movement, Deschutes continues to lead and innovate with their Fresh Family India Pale Ales, crafting coveted fresh, hop-forward, and food-centric beers including Deschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA, Fresh Haze IPA, Lil’ Squeezy Juicy Pale, Royal Fresh IIPA and now Squeezy Rider.

Ghostfish Brewing Company Expands to California

A dream six years in the making, Ghostfish Brewing Company makes its California debut this week. From the Golden Gate Bridge to Hollywood Boulevard to Mission Beach, Ghostfish, the largest volume producer of 100% dedicated gluten free beer in the United States, partners with California Beverage Company to deliver three of its most popular beers to residents throughout the golden state through BevMo! stores.

The Bruery Launches Newest Seasonal, Just A Kiss: A Love Letter to Southern California

Inspired by the rich agricultural history of The Bruery’s backyard in Orange County, Just a Kiss is an ode to the orange groves that once thrived in the area. This saison was fermented with Orange Blossom honey for six months in French oak foeders and finished with a final kiss of orange blossom flowers. Complex and easy-drinking at 5.3% ABV, Just a Kiss is made for friends and food.

Five Star Chemicals Launches PBW Tablets

ARVADA, CO — In accordance with Five Star Chemical’s mission to provide safe and effective cleaning and sanitizing products for craft and home brewers, the company has announced that it has developed a tableted version of its iconic PBW cleaner. This new format is easy to use and dose and features the same high level of… Read more »

Anheuser-Busch and Panay Films to Launch New Talk Show on Ficto.tv

Anheuser-Busch, the country’s leading brewer and home to America’s most iconic beverage brands, and Panay Films today announced the upcoming release of their dynamic new talk show – “Not A Sports Show.” Hosted by actor, comedian and writer Lil Rel Howery (Get Out, Judas and the Black Messiah), the show will feature Howery interviewing current and former professional athletes in a six-episode run.

Northeast Drinks Group LLC to Acquire Vermont Cider Company

Northeast Drinks Group LLC (“Northeast Drinks Group”) a privately owned holding company, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC (“Vermont Cider Company” or “VCC”), including its pioneering cider brands and state-of-the-art production facility in Middlebury, VT.