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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.

Marble Brewery Expands Distribution to Colorado

Marble Brewery is excited to announce its partnership with Eagle Rock Distributing Co. of Colorado and the market launch of four unabashedly bold beer styles, Marble Cerveza, Desert Fog, Double White, and Double White Triple Berry.

Three Magnets Brewing Co. Launches Self Care Line of Non-Alcoholic Beers

Three Magnets Brewing announced that their Self Care line of non-alcoholic beer will become a permanent offering, supported by the launch of its dedicated web store, DrinkSelfCare.com, which will extend access to consumers across the United States.

Savage & Cooke Distillery Launches Premium RTD Craft Cocktail in US

Savage and Cooke distillery, located just outside of San Francisco on historic Mare Island, which was founded by famed winemaker Dave Phinney who is also now known for his distillery efforts, has launched their first premium Ready to Drink craft cocktail in the US.