Anheuser-Busch Faces Lawsuit Over Veza Sur Craft Positioning
A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges that Anheuser-Busch InBev is deceiving consumers by positioning its Veza Sur brewery in Miami as a craft brewery.
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Deschutes Brewery Releases Imperial IPA and New Innovation Series
Deschutes, a family and employee owned brewery since 1988, is launching a new Imperial IPA in the Fresh Family line up. Joining Fresh Squeezed IPA, Fresh Haze IPA and Lil’ Squeezy Juicy Ale, this offering takes a fresh approach to an Imperial IPA with Royal Fresh.
Carbon Dioxide Shortage Squeezes Craft Brewers
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is in short supply, both gas suppliers and brewers have confirmed.
Tröegs Releases Trail Day Dry-Hopped Pilsner to Support Pennsylvania’s Kittatinny Ridge
Tröegs Independent Brewing once again partners with the Pennsylvania chapter of The Nature Conservancy to announce the release of Trail Day, a limited beer benefitting Pennsylvania’s Kittatinny Ridge, an ecologically important 185-mile chain of forested Appalachian mountains that runs through Pennsylvania.
Anderson Valley Brewing Company Releases Fall Hornin’ Pumpkin Ale
Just in time to start debating costumes with your family and friends, Northern California’s Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC) announced the return of the popular Fall Hornin’ Pumpkin Ale.
Farmers Brewing Co. Releases Rattle Can Red American Amber Ale
Rattle Can Red, an American amber ale will be released in six-packs of 12 oz. cans and on draft by Farmers Brewing Co. on Aug. 24.
Premium Japanese Sake Brand SOTO Adds Tennis Player Naomi Osaka as Investor
SOTO Sake is pleased to announce that Japan-born pro tennis phenom Naomi Osaka has joined the brand as both an investor and creative consultant. Her role was formalized this summer.
Stable Craft Brewing Announces Oktoberfest Beer Lineup and Release Dates
Stable Craft Brewing has announced its Okoberfest beer lineup and release dates starting with the release of its popular FUmpkin Ale.
Saxco Announces Tim Nugent as Chief Financial Officer
Saxco, the award winning and leading North American value-added distributor of packaging solutions to the wine, spirits, beer and food markets, announced that Tim Nugent has been named the company’s new Chief Financial Officer.
Muntons Announces Distribution with Brew Culture
Muntons Malted Ingredients, Inc. of Lombard, Illinois, the North American division of Muntons PLC of Stowmarket, United Kingdom, is proud to announce a distribution agreement with Brew Culture Inc. of Bracebridge, Ontario.
TTB Warns Producers Against Making Health Claims in Advertising
Citing an influx of advertising touting the health benefits of certain alcoholic beverages, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published a memo warning producers to stop making such claims.
Constellation Brands Strikes Sponsorship Deal with NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders
Constellation Brands is going Hard Knocks with its latest NFL sponsorship deal. The Los Angeles Rams and Chargers — the featured teams on this year’s edition of the HBO documentary series — have locked up multi-year partnerships with the maker of Mexican import beers.
KC Bier Co. Expands Distribution Into Columbia, Missouri, Market
Kansas City Bier Company, Kansas City’s largest independent and locally-owned craft brewery, announces expansion of its distribution into Columbia, Mo., beginning the week of Aug. 24.
Deep Ellum Brewing Company Releases Lateral Haze IPA
Deep Ellum Brewing Company announces the release of Lateral Haze, a tropical hazy IPA brewed in honor of the greatest game on earth – football.