Craft Brewers Association of Oklahoma Hires New Executive Director
The Craft Brewers Association of Oklahoma (CBAO) appointed Tabbi Burwell as their Executive Director, effective August 1, 2020.
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The Lost Abbey to Release Veritas Key Lime
The Lost Abbey is set to release Veritas Key Lime this August joining Veritas Kriek, Veritas Peach, and Veritas Raspberry as benchmarks apart from the numbered Veritas Series.
Beer Institute Roundup: Pandemic Slows Can Recycling; US Will Not Impose Tariffs on European Beer
Cans are a hot topic for the nation’s brewers, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of bars and restaurants for several months. Without on-premise venues to visit, Americans began to drink more beer at home, and cans picked up the slack in the market left by draft beer. Ball, the world’s largest manufacturer of aluminum cans, said inventory is likely to be sold out or severely tight for the remainder of the year.
Last Call: License Suspended for NY’s Oldest Beer Garden; Hard Seltzer Off-Premise Sales Expected to Pass Craft
The liquor license of New York City’s oldest beer garden — The Beer Garden at Bohemian Hall in Astoria — has been suspended for violating the state’s COVID-19 guidelines. Meanwhile, Dollar sales of hard seltzers in off-premise retailers will soon surpass craft beer sales, Brewers Association chief economist Bart Watson reported recently, citing data from market research firm IRI.
Allagash Brewing Company Launches Little Grove Sparkling Session Ales
Award-winning Allagash Brewing Company has introduced a line of new beers to its core year-round portfolio: Little Grove by Allagash.
Fremont Brewing Releases Barrel Aged 11th Anniversary Stout
Everything we know about time and aging we learned from barrels. OK, and from running a brewery for 11 years, which we celebrate this August.
F!VE Drinks Co. Launches Canned Cocktails Nationwide
!VE DRINKS CO., the line of mixologist-developed, ready-to-drink canned cocktails crafted only with high-quality ingredients, announced today they are offering nationwide delivery so you can still enjoy this summer. Now for the first time, New Yorkers can find their favorite F!VE DRINKS cocktails on shelf at select retailers. Launched
Tolago Hard Seltzer Launches in California
It is not news that the hard seltzer category is on fire, nor that many major beverage brands are adding their logo to a version of the same liquid that made the category explode two years ago.
North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild Offers First Virtual Tasting
The North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild (NCCBG), the 501(c)6 not-for-profit advocacy group supporting North Carolina’s independent craft brewers, is now offering an exclusive opportunity for NC beer fans to taste the State of Southern Beer through curated virtual events.
Urban South Brewery Donates Hand Sanitizer to More Than 150 Public Schools in Louisiana
Urban South Brewery, New Orleans’ largest craft brewery, recently donated a bottle of hand sanitizer to every public school teacher in Orleans and Jefferson Parish in Louisiana.
Crown Holdings Launches Twentyby30 Sustainability Program
To elevate its global commitment to sustainability, Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com), has debuted Twentyby30, a robust program that outlines twenty measurable environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals to be completed by 2030 or sooner
Founders Brewing Co. Unveils New Label Design for Centennial IPA
Founders Brewing Co. is excited to share an updated look for Centennial IPA, one of the brewery’s longest-running brands.
TTB Appoints Mary Ryan New Administrator
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has named Mary Ryan as its new administrator, effective August 16.
Ecliptic Brewing to Release Capella Porter in 16 oz. Cans
Ecliptic Brewing is excited to release their award-winning Capella Porter in 16-ounce cans. Originally packaged in 500ml bottles, Capella Porter is one of Ecliptic’s fan-favorite All the Time Series beers. The new cans are slated to ship in mid-August.