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Land-Grant Collaborates with Jeni’s Ice Cream on Splendid Berry Brut

Land-Grant Brewing Company, a Columbus-based, award-winning production craft brewery, and Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, a Columbus-based ice cream company founded by Jeni Britton Bauer, a James Beard Award winner and pioneer of the artisan ice cream movement, are excited to announce their second collaboration beer, Splendid Berry Brut.

Blake’s Hard Cider Launches Traffic Jam

Blake’s Hard Cider, the Midwest’s largest craft cidery, launches Traffic Jam, a semi-sweet, triple berry-infused cider to its year-round lineup. Brilliantly ruby red color and flavored with strawberries raspberries and blackberries, Traffic Jam’s profile is slightly tart up front and finishes smooth with a hint of sweetness.

BevSource Opens The Lab Interactive Taproom

The Lab, an inventive, inclusive and interactive taproom that gives people a first taste of what’s next in beer and beyond, is now open. The Lab is located at 767 N. Eustis Street in St. Paul, Minnesota, in the Midway and at the crossroads of I-94 and Highway 280.

Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails Introduces Southern Citrus Flavor

Just in time for spring and summer, Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails (JDCC) has announced the launch of its newest flavor, Southern Citrus. Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails are a refreshing ready to drink beverage from Jack Daniel’s suitable for a wide variety of occasions.

Firestone Walker Releases Napa Parabola Russian Imperial Stout

Fine wine meets a Firestone Walker legend with the inaugural release of Napa Parabola, a Russian imperial stout matured in French oak wine barrels from one of Napa Valley’s most prestigious cult wineries.

AleSmith Brewing Company to Release Hazy .394

AleSmith Brewing Company continues to celebrate the fifth anniversary of their collaboration with Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn, which famously resulted in San Diego Pale Ale .394.  The award-winning brewery will be releasing a hazy cousin to this popular baseball beer as part of a birthday celebration for the legendary player taking place on Saturday, May 11.

Smuttynose Brewing CEO Departs

Smuttynose Brewing CEO Departs

Rich Lindsay has departed Finestkind Brewing LLC, the operating company behind the Smuttynose Brewing brand, after about 14 months as CEO, Brewbound has confirmed. Lindsay joined the North Hampton, New Hampshire-based craft brewery after it was acquired by Runnymede Investments in a foreclosure auction last March.

Lift Bridge Brewing Cans Hard Seltzer

Lift Bridge Brewing Company, Stillwater’s first craft brewery since Prohibition, announces the launch of their hard seltzer product in 12-oz. cans, available now in variety six-packs at liquor stores throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin and Eastern North Dakota. Variety 12-packs of Lift Bridge Hard Seltzer will hit shelves later this month.

Ska Brewing to Release Brewstomper Golden Ale

Brewstomper Golden Ale, brewed by Ska Brewing and Rancid, will debut at The Bash Music & Craft Beer Festival’s first show at Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix on Saturday, May 11. The beer will be available in cans at all of the festival shows this season.

CBA Hopes March Madness Spend on Kona Will Accelerate 2019 Sales

CBA Hopes March Madness Spend on Kona Will Accelerate 2019 Sales

Craft Brew Alliance hopes its marketing efforts in the first part of the year built a “strong foundation” for continued growth throughout the rest of 2019, CEO Andy Thomas said during Thursday’s first quarter earnings call with investors and analysts.

Ipswich Brewery to Release Southern Cross New England-Style IPA

We are pleased to announce the second release in our 1620 Pilgrimage Series – a rotating and experimental IPA series using our 1620 New England Style IPA as its base beer. Arriving in June is Southern Cross, a New England IPA showcasing New Zealand hop varietals, including Crosby Hop Farm’s New Zealand Kiwi Blend.

2 Towns Ciderhouse Releases 2017 Vintage Afton Field Cider

A barrel aged beauty, the 2017 vintage of Afton Field debuted on April 27, 2019. Inspired by farmhouse ciders of long ago, Afton Field is crafted using fresh-pressed, hand-picked Wickson Crab, Newtown Pippin and other pioneer apple varieties

Boston Beer Company and Dogfish Head Agree to Merge in $300 Million Deal

Boston Beer Company and Dogfish Head Agree to Merge in $300 Million Deal

Eight years ago, Dogfish Head and Boston Beer Company teamed up to brew a collaboration beer for the annual SAVOR craft beer and food pairing experience. Today, the two companies announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement valued at about $300 million. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter. As part of the transaction, Dogfish Head co-founders Sam and Mariah Calagione will receive about 406,000 shares of Boston Beer stock (NYSE: SAM), valued at $314.60 per share, making them the largest non-institutional shareholders in the company, behind Boston Beer founder Jim Koch.