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Ken Kurtz Joins Crook & Marker as President

Ken Kurtz, a beverage industry leader who has built major brands across the alcohol and non-alcohol landscape, has been named President of Crook & Marker, a new spiked and sparkling brand created by beverage innovator Ben Weiss.

Reformation Brewery Collaborates with Jennifer Smoot on The Loud Peach

Woodstock’s Reformation Brewery taps into a collaborative brew made with help from former intern and recent Auburn University Brewing Science Program graduate, Jennifer Smoot. Nicknamed “The Loud Peach,” the draft only limited release is Jennifer’s first recipe.

Sactown Union Rebrands as Tower Brewing

Tower Brewing, formerly known as Sactown Union, is marking its third anniversary and raising the bar with much more than just a name change.

Tröegs Releases Boysenberry Tart Ale

Tröegs Independent Brewing announces its new rotating Tart & Fruit Series with the release ofBoysenberry Tart Ale.

Heavy Seas to Release Smooth Sail Wheat Ale

Heavy Seas Beer will soon welcome the 2019 edition of Smooth Sail, an American wheat ale with citrus, available in both 6 packs of 12oz cans and on draft.

FIFCO USA to Release Pyramid Brewing Lemondrop Citrus Pale Ale

Pyramid Brewing Co. announced Lemondrop Citrus Pale Ale, the seasonal offering capturing the spring flavors of bright citrusy lemon and subtle hop bitterness, will be available in Pacific Northwest bars, restaurants and stores.

CBA Plans National Ad Campaign, Double-Digit Growth for Kona in 2019

CBA Plans National Ad Campaign, Double-Digit Growth for Kona in 2019

Hoping to build off the continued growth of its flagship Kona Brewing portfolio, Craft Brew Alliance said it plans to increase sales of the Hawaiian-themed brand by double digits in 2019. During Thursday’s earnings call with investors and analysts, CEO Andy Thomas laid out the company’s plans to hit that goal, while also reflecting on a “good” 2018.