Craft beer industry news.
Miami-based Biscayne Bay Brewing has filed a lawsuit against La Tropical Holdings B.V. and Cerveceria La Tropical USA LLC, alleging that they and their parent companies, Heineken N.V. and Heineken USA, have no basis for their claims of trademark infringement. Those claims, the company alleged, cost Biscayne Bay a commercial relationship with Major League Soccer franchise, team Inter Miami CF.
Boston Beer Company’s annual Great American Beer Festival brunch this year was, of course, physically distant. It was also less boozy than previous years. The latter point was on purpose. Among Boston Beer’s big innovations for 2021 are Samuel Adams Just the Haze IPA and Dogfish Head Lemon Quest, both non-alcoholic offerings.
Cape May Brewing Company is pleased to announce the latest in their lineup of winter seasonals: Cape May Coffee Stout, a dark, roasty, and slightly malty stout conditioned on a medium-bodied Latin American and Indonesian coffee blend.
Beer Kulture, the nonprofit organization working to increase diversity and inclusion in the craft beer industry, has partnered with Manchester, U.K. based Cloudwater Brew Co. to release its first kollaboration beers outside the United States.
Flying Dog Brewery today announced the 2020 release of Field Notes Pale Ale, a beer created in partnership with the University of Maryland (UMD) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Keep Oregon Green™ IPA is a collaboration between Baerlic Brewing Co. and Keep Oregon Green™ with 100% of sales going to wildfire relief and prevention.
Shotgun Seltzer, Texas’ original craft spiked seltzer company is pleased to announce the release of a 12-pack and single-serve “El Jefe” 16-ounce cans of its beloved Texas-born and brewed Ranch Water.
The Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation launched a campaign to help drive awareness toward supporting The Gem State’s vast trail system, which has historically been under-maintained.
While Dos Equis® has long been enjoyed with lime and salt, the brand is putting this combination into a can. The new product, inspired by the on-premise drinking ritual, is Dos Equis® Lager with a refreshing hint of natural fruit flavors and a touch of lime and salt.
Hi-Wire Brewing is shaking things up across the board in its core lineup of beer. “The global pandemic this year gave us some time to sit back and reflect on our core business and how we can improve it,” notes Chris Frosaker, co-owner of Hi-Wire Brewing.
True to the fruit and true to the environment — that is the “ethic” in Ethic Ciders. Offering a line of flavor-forward ciders crafted for a mindful, modern consumer, Ethic Ciders launches their first canned cider on October 6th, 2020.
Second Self Beer Company in Atlanta, Georgia announces the launch of two new beers in honor of its sixth anniversary. Both are set to debut at the brewery’s Westside taproom (1317 Logan Cir NW) the week of Halloween from Wednesday, October 28 through Saturday, October 31.
Bissell Brothers Brewing Company, headquartered in Portland, Maine, has recently implemented Ekos, a business management software for craft beverage producers.
Dust Bowl Brewing Co. announces a cross promotional marketing campaign with local Central Valley craft winemaker, LEFTIE Wine Co., owned by E. & J. Gallo Winery. The two come together to build mutual brand awareness and increase sales through the campaign “Craft is Better Together.”
