Craft beer industry news.
Dunkin’ and Harpoon Brewery have collaborated to create the ultimate summer sipper. Following their first partnership last fall, the two beverage brands are back together, now introducing a new, limited edition coffee-inspired beer – Harpoon Dunkin’ Summer Coffee Pale Ale – just in time for warmer weather.
A blockbuster merger between two alcohol-distributing giants that was 16 months in the making has been terminated. Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) and Breakthru Beverage Group — the second and third largest wine and spirits wholesalers in the U.S. – today announced the cancellation of an intended merger first announced in 2017 to create a multi-state wholesale operation.
Bear Republic Brewing Company’s newest release is Challenge Series #11 Double Brut IPA, a juicy, hop-friendly challenger, part of an entirely new series of Bear Republic canned ales. Late hop additions of over four pounds per barrel of Citra and Galaxy hops set the pace for this 8 percent ABV ale.
AleSmith Brewing Company is adding a fresh IPA to its roster of year-round beer offerings. Luped In IPA (6.5 percent ABV) is a tribute to hops, deriving its name from the scientific name for this key ingredient, humulus lupulus. This brew features bright notes of apricots, citrus, tropical fruits and berries.
Figueroa Mountain Brewing, an independent and family-owned brewery based in the Central Coast of California, is introducing a new, delicious Hazy IPA just in time for the spring season.
Biscayne Bay Brewing Company, one of Florida’s independent craft breweries, is proud to announce the launch of its first cans of beer and partnership at Marlins Park. The new canned beers are making its debut at the iconic baseball park, launching the Miami Pale Ale and Litehaus Pilsner this season.
With the success of the Jammer family, and overwhelming positive fan feedback, Sixpoint will make Jammer available year-round as part of its core lineup. Sixpoint will also launch the new Jammer Session Variety Pack that will feature Jammer and Citrus Jammer alongside three new varieties — Berry, Tropical and Ruby — in a 15 pack of 12oz cans.
Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant (Iron Hill), announces the release of their Clock Out American Lager, a refreshing light lager available in 12 oz. cans and currently the only Iron Hill beer available as a 6-pack.
Andrews Distributing Company is proud to announce a partnership with Houston-based Saint Arnold Brewing Company to distribute the company’s cider portfolio.
Spring is calling, and the team at Hi-Wire Brewing has the perfect line-up of beers to help you transition to warmer weather. Hi-Wire will be kicking off the month of April with three beer releases including the Hi-Wire Rosé Ale, a SMASH Pilsner collaboration with The Black Abbey Brewing and Haze Sesh, a hazy session IPA collaboration with Oskar Blues.
Jolly Roger Brew is expanding! The installation of a new 200L Speidel, all electric, internet-connected brewing system doubles JRB’s capacity, while maintaining its consistent quality.
Two of Maine’s iconic family owned businesses have come together for a marriage of mustard. The Geaghan family of Bangor’s 44-year-old Geaghan’s Pub and 119-year-old Raye’s Mustard, a fourth generation family business based in Eastport, started conversations last year about using Geaghan Brothers Brewing brews for the next wave of Raye’s Maine beer-infused mustards.
Oregon’s Ninkasi Brewing has sold a majority stake to Legacy Breweries Inc., an upstart venture led by former Yakima Chief CEO Don Bryant, that aims to acquire U.S. craft breweries. Specific financial terms of the deal, which will close at the end of April, were not disclosed.
26 breweries across the state of Nebraska will brew a special beer, called Nebraska Strong Red Ale, with a mission to raise funds for those impacted by the recent flooding in Nebraska. 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of this unique beer will go to disaster relief efforts across the state.
