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Smog City Brewing Co. Releases New Smog Days IPA Series

Smog City Brewing Co. is excited to announce the release of a new year-round beer series “Smog Days IPA Series.” A line up of ever changing experimental IPAs, Smog Days IPA Series is releasing about every 60 days.

Saxco Announces John Berry as Chief Executive Officer

Saxco, the leading North American value-added distributor of rigid packaging to the wine, spirits, craft beer and food markets, announced today that John Berry (JB) has been named the company’s new Chief Executive Officer.

Molson Coors Launches Blue Moon LightSky

Blue Moon Brewing Co. today announced the national launch of a new light brew, Blue Moon LightSky: a light citrus wheat beer brewed with real tangerine peel and dry hopped with Azacca hops.

Last Call: Molson Coors Sued Over Vizzy Seltzer Name; Coronavirus Affects Beer Sales and Production in China

Last Call: Molson Coors Sued Over Vizzy Seltzer Name; Coronavirus Affects Beer Sales and Production in China

The parent company of Brizzy Seltzer Cocktails has filed a lawsuit against Molson Coors Beverage Company in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, alleging that the second largest U.S. beer manufacturer’s Vizzy Hard Seltzer name “is nearly identical to Brizzy in sight, sound and appearance” and infringes upon its trademark.

Mad River Brewing Company Purchases Wild Goose Canning Line

Mad River Brewing Company owned by the Yurok Agricultural Corporation has announced the purchase of a Wild Goose canning line. The canning line will be operational in March of this year at the Blue Lake, California location.

Golden State Cider Releases Mellow Green Champagne-Like Cider

Golden State Cider announces the release of their new core cider, ‘Mellow Green’. Made of 100% fresh-pressed West Coast apples, Mellow Green is a champagne-like cider that is lightly hopped to impart a bright, citrus tang. With just 7g of sugar per 16 oz., it is dry and balanced.