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Nielsen: Off-Premise Beer Category Dollar Sales Top $998 Million During First Week of June

Nielsen: Off-Premise Beer Category Dollar Sales Top $998 Million During First Week of June

After back-to-back billion dollar sales weeks in off-premise retailers, beer category sales fell just short of a three-peat during the first week of June. For the week ending June 6, off-premise beer category dollar sales increased 22.1%, to $998.4 million, according to market research firm Nielsen. Beer category dollar sales in the two-week period covering… Read more »

Avery Tap Room and Restaurant Announces June 24 Reopening

Avery Brewing Company announces the reopening of their Tap Room and Restaurant for in-person dining on Wednesday, June 24. The Avery team is working hard to set up a successful and safe experience for everyone. 

Proof Brewing Company Wins Tender Export To Sweden

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – Proof Brewing Company’s La La Land IPA has won a highly coveted tender, selling to hundreds of stores all over Sweden. Systembolaget, the government-owned retailer, carefully selects beers through vigorous blind-tasting and sensory evaluation. European beer importer Original Brands STHLM will handle the international distribution of 80,000 cans hitting store shelves this… Read more »

Flying Embers Releases New Summer Flavors

Leading organic hard kombucha brand, Flying Embers, shares the successful launch of their new innovation flavors on the heels of their previously launched direct-to-consumer channel.

Cerveza Zólupez Beer Company Begins Distribution

Ogden, Utah-based Cerveza Zólupez Beer Company has begun distribution of its first-of-a-kind craft lager, which was brewed in Mexico and imported to the U.S. market.

Sea Dog Brewing Co. Launches Small-Batch Hard Seltzer

Sea Dog Brewing Co., a Maine-based craft brewery that specializes in fruit beers is bringing that strength to a new game: Seltzer. The brewery has released small-batch hard seltzer in blueberry, dark cherry and raspberry.

Urban South Brewery Announces Weekly Beer Releases for the Month of June

Urban South Brewery, the largest craft brewery in New Orleans, is excited to announce that it plans to release more than 10 unique beers during the month of June. New beer varieties will be added to the website each Wednesday in June at 5:30 p.m CST.