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BeatBox Beverages Adds Fresh Watermelon to Party Punch Lineup

Following on the heels of a stellar 2018 in which BeatBox Beverages, LLC showed YOY growth of 108.5% in revenue,  310.7% in depletions, and 446.7% in points of distribution, the company is adding Fresh Watermelon to its Party Punch range, joining Pink Lemonade, Fruit Punch, and Blue Razzberry.

Alter Ego Cider Launches 2 Canned Ciders

Alter Ego Cider, a small-batch, artisanal cidery owned and operated by winemakers in Portland, Oregon, has launched two ciders in cans: The Brut and The Guardian Angel. A third cider, The Dark Royale, will follow in the coming months.

Ithaca Beer Company to Release Uncle Buzzy Double IPA on July 11

Ithaca Beer Company is preparing to release the next of several limited IPA’s available in 16 oz. 4-pack cans and draft. A follow-up companion to Mr. Sticky, Uncle Buzzy Double IPA releases on July 11 and is also named for one of our lovably shady and loyal Taproom regulars.

2 Town Ciderhouse Releases Camp Clementine Cider

Released April 22, Camp Clementine is the latest entry to the 2 Towns’ Limited Release lineup. Crafted with Northwest Apples, California clementines and Maracuyá passionfruit, this cider is ready to awaken your taste buds to the delight of summer.

Tröegs Independent Brewing Releases Field Study IPA

Tröegs Independent Brewing announces the release of Field Study, a slightly hazy IPA dry-hopped with Citra, Mosaic and El Dorado featuring notes of ripe grapefruit, mango, pear, and melon.

Anheuser-Busch InBev Releases Bud Light Lemon Tea

ud Light’s expanding its popular citrus peels portfolio with new Bud Light Lemon Tea. The new innovation is a light lager brewed with real lemon peels and aged over real black tea leaves to give the beer its distinct flavor profile.

Avery Brewing Announces Pacer IPA

Avery Brewing Company, a pioneering and innovative craft brewery known for its all-encompassing obsession with beer, creates a modern, hop forward, full-flavored Hazy IPA, at only 100 calories and 3 carbs.

White Labs Adds Kveik Strain to Vault Offerings

SAN DIEGO — Global liquid yeast and fermentation company, White Labs, is launching a new kveik strain—WLP518 Opshaug Farmhouse Yeast—that was isolated from a farm in western Norway. It is a neutral, hop-forward strain making it an ideal choice for cleaner beer styles that you can ferment at higher temperatures. “Kveik strains are on the… Read more »

Heineken USA Expands Distribution of Dos Equis Mexican Pale Ale

Dos Equis Mexican Pale Ale (XX MPA) is a refreshingly Mexican twist on a traditional pale ale. Brewed with unique citrus hops and habanero extract, XX MPA delivers a kick of flavor unlike anything else. Available April 2019 at bars, taverns, restaurants, and retail across Texas and New Mexico.

Hi-Wire Brewing Announces Plans To Open New Event Space in Early Summer 2019

Hi-Wire Brewing has acquired the remainder of the building housing their Big Top Production Facility and plans to open a new event space on May 1, 2019. The Event Space at Hi-Wire Brewing is a unique, industrial chic venue, situated just two miles from the heart of Downtown Asheville in Biltmore Village.