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Small Massachusetts Craft Breweries Face Closures, Bankruptcy

Small Massachusetts Craft Breweries Face Closures, Bankruptcy

The last few months have proven tumultuous for a handful of Massachusetts craft breweries. Although some beer companies in the Commonwealth have recently announced expansions and new locations, others have experienced financial difficulties. Earlier this week, Chelsea-based Mystic Brewing announced it will close on October 19. Meanwhile, Somerville Brewing filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in… Read more »

Narragansett Expands Distribution to Ohio

Iconic New England brewer Narragansett Beer is bringing a taste of Rhode Island to the entire state of Ohio. Rolling out this month with Cavalier Distributing, Narragansett will now offer its award-winning Lager, Fresh Catch, mash-up beers and seasonal sessionables at on and off–premise locations throughout the state.

Anheuser-Busch Accuses MillerCoors of Stealing Confidential Beer Recipes

Anheuser-Busch Accuses MillerCoors of Stealing Confidential Beer Recipes

The legal battle between the two largest beer makers in the U.S. escalated today, as Anheuser-Busch today accused MillerCoors of breaking state and federal laws by stealing trade secrets regarding beer recipes for its two top-selling brands, Bud Light and Michelob Ultra. In the heavily redacted 66-page amended complaint and counterclaim filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, A-B alleges that two of its former employees who now work for MillerCoors and its parent company Molson Coors either shared confidential trade secrets with their current employers or sought information from current employees about the making of A-B products.

Anheuser-Busch to Release Stella Artois Midnight Lager

Just in time for the holidays, Stella Artois will introduce a brand new limited-edition seasonal beer — Midnight Lager — on Halloween night in historic Sleepy Hollow, NY, most famous for tales of its ghostly rider.

Pyramid Brewing Co. Launches Blazing Bright Hazy IPA

Pyramid Brewing Co. has announced the introduction of its first-ever packaged hazy IPA, Blazing Bright. Starting October 15, Blazing Bright will be available year-round as the eighth beer in Pyramid’s annual line-up.