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Full Sail Brewing to Launch 3 Seasonal Double IPAs

Full Sail Brewing Co.’s Strong Current Series launches its first of three seasonal double IPAs with striking can design by Pacific Northwest-based Ambient honoring Full Sail’s sense of place in the Pacific Northwest. 

Cascade Brewing Releases Roadside Chai in 250 mL Slim Cans

Cascade Brewing has released Roadside Chai 2018, its second sour ale project packaged in new 250 ml slim cans; Encyclopedia Botanica debuted the 250 ml can in late October. The new format represents the brewery’s recommended individual serving size of its Northwest sour ales.

Tree House to Branch Out to Western Massachusetts

Tree House to Branch Out to Western Massachusetts

A day after announcing plans for a new location on Cape Cod, popular Massachusetts beer maker Tree House Brewing has announced another expansion, this time westward with a new location planned for Deerfield.

Maui Brewing Company Releases 2021 Brand Calendar

Maui Brewing Company released its 2021 production calendar this week and is elated to announce the addition of a new year-round release, Sunshine Girl Golden Ale to the schedule. Sunshine Girl is a light, clean ale with subtle floral and fruity aromas, and has a 4.6% ABV and 28 IBUs. The beer is offered in 12-pack cartons and on draft.

Boochcraft Launches Spiced Pear Hard Kombucha

With the holiday season approaching comes the uncertainty of normalcy in regards to traditions and gatherings, as well as the question of how much longer bars and restaurants will be able to stay open. Just in time for the season, Boochcraft (@boochcraft), the country’s #1 selling hard kombucha (that’s also certified organic) has recently released their new fall flavor, Spiced Pear — perfect for those looking to bring the holidays home.

Badger State Brewing Debuts Hard Cider In 16 oz. Cans

Badger State Brewing officially makes it’s hard cider debut with the release of Orchard Apple available now in 16oz cans. The cider will act as the flagship variety for the cider division of the beverage company. Seasonal and specialty cider varieties are expected to join the hard cider lineup in the near future.

Ecliptic Brewing to Release Filament Winter IPA

Filament Winter IPA has been Ecliptic Brewing’s winter Seasonal Release for its seven years in business, but in 2020, it’s getting a zing of citrus. Offered in 12-ounce cans and draft, the beer begins shipping early to mid November.

Data Club: Wholesaler Beer Purchasing Expands in October; Brewers Ship 14.8M Barrels in September

Data Club: Wholesaler Beer Purchasing Expands in October; Brewers Ship 14.8M Barrels in September

The National Beer Wholesalers Association’s (NBWA) Beer Purchasers’ Index — which tracks wholesalers’ monthly buying behaviors — expanded in October 2020 with an index of 76. Meanwhile, year-to-date through September, U.S. brewers have shipped more than 126.5 million barrels of beer, a decline of 0.9% (or more than 1.1 million barrels), according to domestic tax paid estimates from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) shared by the Beer Institute.

Delivery Platform goPuff to Acquire 161 BevMo Stores in $350 Million Deal

Delivery Platform goPuff to Acquire 161 BevMo Stores in $350 Million Deal

Philadelphia-headquartered, on-demand delivery platform goPuff today announced a $350 million deal to acquire off-premise beverage alcohol retailer BevMo. The transaction is expected to close within the next 30 days, pending “customary closing conditions.” Bloomberg first reported talks of a deal earlier today.