In this week’s edition of Last Call: Saugatuck Brewing announces a ‘merger’ with Gonzo’s BiggDogg Brewing, Nielsen forms a strategic alliance with Headset, and BrewDog rebrands its streaming network, among other news clips.
Just shy of its five year anniversary, Creature Comforts Brewing Company will expand its distribution footprint to include the Savannah and coastal Georgia markets.
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.
In response to national demand after its 2018 launch in select cities, New Belgium Brewing and Mexico City’s Primus Microcerveceria have announced the national release of Mural Agua Fresca Cerveza.
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.
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.
In another sure sign that spring is right around the corner, Atwater Brewery is releasing “Whango,” the popular mango wheat fruit ale from Detroit’s hometown brewer. To mark the occasion, Atwater will be tapping Whango at each of its Michigan taphouses this Friday, March 8 at 4:00 p.m. At the same time, Whango will be available at retailers and brewpubs across the state.
Central Oregon’s newest brewing company, Braveheart Brewing, has signed on with Silver Moon’s contract brewing operation to keep up with demand across Oregon and California.