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MillerCoors Awarded Partial Preliminary Injunction in Battle Over Corn Syrup Ads

MillerCoors Awarded Partial Preliminary Injunction in Battle Over Corn Syrup Ads

Following a federal judge’s ruling Friday evening, Anheuser-Busch InBev will be required to pull some Bud Light advertisements that suggest MillerCoors’ flagship light lagers, Miller Lite and Coors Light, contain corn syrup. Western District of Wisconsin Judge William Conley granted MillerCoors a “narrow in scope” preliminary injunction, blocking A-B from displaying billboards that say Bud Light contains “100% less corn syrup” than its rival’s lagers, as well as broadcasting a pair of television ads that he deemed “misleading.” The judge also denied A-B’s motion to dismiss the case.

Threes Brewing to Release Gender Neutral Lager for Pride Month

This June, New York City is playing host to the largest Pride celebration in the world and Brooklyn’s Threes Brewing is putting itself forward as one of the spaces in NYC where we can all come together to recognize the LGBTQIA+ community.

PicoBrew Adds Functionality to Allow Custom Beer Recipes

PicoBrew, the leader in craft beverage brewing technology, announced new functionality that enables users to use their own grains, hops and other ingredients to brew freshly crafted beer with the Pico C, Pro and S appliances.

Founders Brewing Releases Mucho Lupu Juicy IPA

Founders Brewing Co. has announced Mucho Lupu as the next release in the Mothership Series. Brewed in the spirit of juicy IPAs, Mucho Lupu features four types of American hops: Mosaic, Azacca, Simcoe, and Amarillo. Dry-hopped with traditional hop pellets together with cryo powder, an innovative hop product that separates lupulin from the hop flower, this IPA is incredibly flavorful and aromatic.

Oakshire Brewing to Release Hellshire IX Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout at Hellshire Day 2019

For the sixth consecutive year, beer lovers will gather in Eugene, Oregon for Oakshire’s annual Hellshire Day & Barrel-aged Beer Festival. This renowned beer festival features rare barrel-aged beers from around the country, as well as the 2019 Vintage release of the ninth installment of Oakshire’s barrel-aged Hellshire series: Hellshire IX.

Champion Brewing Company Expands Distribution to Kentucky

Champion Brewing Company has announced it will expand distribution to Kentucky beginning May 21, 2019. The Charlottesville, Virginia-based craft brewer will distribute via Dauntless Distributing of Louisville, Kentucky.

Goodwood Brewing Releases New IPA

Bold hop flavor and aroma from five different hop varietals is front and center in this flavorful India Pale Ale, with aromas ranging from citrus to pine to stone fruit.

Hop Products Australia Reports 13 Percent Production Increase During 2019 Harvest

Australia’s largest hop grower, Hop Products Australia (HPA), has reported a 13% year on year increase in production following their 2019 harvest. The increase reflects the $20million expansion project that HPA concluded in 2017. The maturation of these plantings has increased HPA’s total production by more than 100% since 2014.

O.J. Beer Launches Series of Premium Flavored and Strong Beers

After a successful brand launch in the China Food and Drinks Spring Fair in Chengdu in March of this year with its signature sharp tasting 5% pilsener, O.J. Beer has now launched a complete range of premium flavored and strong beers with ABV ranging from 4% to 20%.

Great Lakes Brewing Collaborates with O.A.R on ‘The Mighty Lager’

Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) announces the creation of The Mighty Lager, a limited edition Session Amber Lager brewed in collaboration with rock band O.A.R. The light, toasty, encore worthy beer named for the band’s 2019 album The Mighty, will be available in 16 oz. cans throughout Northeast Ohio and at select O.A.R shows this summer.