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Castle Island Celebrates 4 Years with Limited Releases and Concert

Take a break from the hustle of the holiday season and let loose at Castle Island’s fourth anniversary party. The Norwood-based brewery and taproom celebrates four years in the brewing industry on Saturday, December 7th.

White Claw Maker Ups Production Facility Investments to $385 Million

White Claw Maker Ups Production Facility Investments to $385 Million

White Claw maker Mark Anthony Brands plans to spend $385 million — $135 million more than the previously projected $250 million — to build production facilities in New Jersey and at a still-undisclosed location in the western United States, founder and CEO Anthony von Mandl shared during the Beer Insights Seminar conference in New York on Monday.

Lagunitas Keeps Focus on IPA with New Campaign

Lagunitas Keeps Focus on IPA with New Campaign

Four months after joining Lagunitas Brewing Company, chief marketing officer Kelly Murnaghan has big plans for the Petaluma, California-based, Heineken-owned craft brewery.

Arlington Capital Advises New Belgium in its Transaction with Lion Little World Beverages

Arlington Capital Advisors, LLC, a leading consumer-focused investment bank, announced today that its principals acted as exclusive financial advisors to New Belgium Brewing Company as it has signed a definitive agreement for Lion Little World Beverages to acquire 100% of New Belgium in an all cash transaction. 

Ceria Brewing to Begin Shipments of Non-Alcoholic THC-Infused and THC/CBD-Infused Products to California in January 2020

California is the next recreationally legalized state being targeted for Colorado-based CERIA Brewing Company’s line of THC- and THC/CBD-infused dealcoholized craft beers. In January 2020, the company plans to introduce to the Golden State its Grainwave Belgian Style White Ale infused with 5 mg. of THC, and its newest entry, Indiewave, an IPA Style infused with 10 mg. of THC and 10 mg. of CBD.

Urban South Brewery Adds 19.2 oz. Cans

The second largest craft brewery in Louisiana has heard the calls for more of its award-winning beer and is rolling out its most popular beers in 19.2 ounce cans to meet the demand.

North Coast Brewing Company Releases Winter Seasonal Barrel-Aged and Cellar Reserve Selections

Just in time for the 2019 holiday season, Northern California-based North Coast Brewing Company announces three limited releases, including Old Stock Cellar Reserve 2018 and two editions of Barrel-Aged Old Rasputin XXII, one aged in bourbon barrels and one in rye barrels. These highly coveted annual winter releases are now available while supplies last. 

Investment Roundup: Flying Embers-Maker Closes $25M Series B Round; Shotgun Seltzer Raises $1M

Investment Roundup: Flying Embers-Maker Closes $25M Series B Round; Shotgun Seltzer Raises $1M

Fermented Sciences, the maker hard kombucha brand Flying Embers, announced this week it has raised $25 million in a Series B round co-led by PowerPlant Ventures and Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF). Also, Austin, Texas-based spiked seltzer maker Shotgun Seltzer announced today it has received a $1 million investment from Unorthodox Ventures.

WellBeing Brewing Company to Release Non-Alcoholic Intentional IPA

WellBeing Brewing Company, a leader in the craft non-alcoholic category, is releasing its newest brew – Intentional IPA – just in time to help consumers start 2020 with the best intentions. Intentional IPA hits store shelves on January 2, 2020. 

42 North Brewing Company Unveils Redesigned Packaging

As 42 North Brewing Company approaches its fourth anniversary, the brewery has unveiled a re-design for its packaging. This new packaging will apply to all core brands and seasonal offerings.