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Toppling Goliath Expands Distribution to Western Michigan

Although the trip to Toppling Goliath brewery in rural Iowa has helped cultivate the brand’s affinity shared by legions of fans, beer connoisseurs in Western Michigan are now able to enjoy Toppling Goliath brews closer to home. 

Catawba Island Brewing Co. Announces Expansion Plans

Catawba Island Brewing Co. has announced that the company is undergoing a major expansion to their Port Clinton location that will allow the brewery to produce nearly twice as much beer immediately, and up to four times more in the future without any additional upgrades. 

Castle Island Brewing to Open South Boston Location

Castle Island Brewing Company announced this week that construction is underway on a new taproom at 10 Old Colony Ave. in South Boston, the site of the former Cole Hersee company. Slated to open this summer, the taproom will be home to a 10-barrel innovation brewery, a tasting room and event space, a full kitchen, and an outdoor patio.

TailGate Brewery Launches ‘Trees’ Hazy IPA Series

This week TailGate Brewery, a Nashville craft brewery known for their inventive, small-batch craft beer, launched ‘Trees,’ their new series of hazy IPAs. The first in the series is 420. Nice., a nod to the upcoming holiday. 

Brewers Association’s State of the Industry: Overall Alcohol Consumption Steady; Premiumization Persists

Brewers Association’s State of the Industry: Overall Alcohol Consumption Steady; Premiumization Persists

Brewers Association (BA) chief economist Bart Watson this week delivered his annual state of the industry report virtually for the second time, due to the 2020 cancellation and 2021 postponement of the Craft Brewers Conference, now slated to take place this fall. In 2020, the nation’s 8,764 craft breweries posted a 9% decline in beer volume, so Watson delved into the market forces and consumer trends that led to the first volume decline recorded in BA history during a webinar for members.

Bent Water Brewing Company Launches Supercharger NEIPA

Bent Water Brewing Company is releasing a brand new line of IPAs starting this month. The Lynn Tribute Series will feature rotating installments with unique ingredients and names that highlight stories and features of the brewery’s home city of Lynn. 

Angry Orchard and Concacaf Announce Partnership For 2021 Gold Cup

Angry Orchard, the nation’s leading hard cider maker 1, and the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) announced today a year-long partnership, naming Angry Orchard the official hard cider of the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup.