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Seattle Cider Basil Mint Returns for Spring

This week, Seattle Cider Company celebrates the fast approaching return of spring and its most popular seasonal, Basil Mint! Quickly becoming one of Seattle Cider Company’s fan favorites, this herb-infused cider is light, refreshing, and slightly tart, made with an impressive 100 pounds each of fresh basil and mint per batch.

East Brother Beer Company Opens in Richmond’s Old Kaiser Shipyard Neighborhood

East Brother Beer Company opened the doors to its new brewery and tap room, the first to call Richmond home. Founded by Chris Coomber and Rob Lightner, longtime friends and Bay Area residents, East Brother Beer Company is committed to bringing beer back to its classic roots.

Paulaner USA to Launch Fürstenberg Beer on Draft in March

Paulaner USA, the U.S. importer of the legendary Paulaner Brewery portfolio adds Fürstenberg Beer to its premium line of brands in the U.S. The launch capitalizes on recent marketing research indicating that craft beer consumers are searching for more sessionable products that provide a refreshing, yet full flavor beer. Touted as the next step in the German craft beer experience; Fürstenberg is a classic German Pilsener direct from the black forest. For the ultimate authentic tasting experience, Fürstenberg will only be served as a draft beer, with plans to roll out nationally on March 1.

Modern Times Opening New Tasting Rooms, Barrel Facility in 2017

Modern Times Opening New Tasting Rooms, Barrel Facility in 2017

Modern Times is looking for balance in 2017. “We’re really growing in all directions,” CEO and founder Jacob McKean told Brewbound via e-mail. “The last two years we’ve had enormous growth in our wholesale business, so now it’s time to add some tasting rooms. Our business model works extremely well for us; we’re just focused on scaling it at a reasonable rate.”

AleSmith Brewing Company Releases Speedway Stout in 16 Oz. Cans

AleSmith Brewing Company is announcing that it is making its celebrated Speedway Stout available in individual 16-ounce cans. Traditionally sold in 750ml bottles, the fan favorite imperial stout will make a debut in single-serving, all-black cans. This is the second canned beer in AleSmith’s line-up with AleSmith IPA cans released in 2016.

Anheuser-Busch Introduces Refreshed Packaging for Busch Brand

On the heels of the brand’s first Super Bowl commercial, Busch officially announced it is introducing refreshed packaging featuring a new look, which will be on shelves nationwide by early April. The redesigned packaging will be brought to life for the first time this weekend when Kevin Harvick’s No. 4 Busch Ford hits the track at The Clash race at Daytona International Speedway with a never-before-seen paint scheme.

Saint Archer Co-Founder Departs MillerCoors

Saint Archer Co-Founder Departs MillerCoors

Josh Landan, the co-founder of San Diego’s Saint Archer Brewing, has departed the company less than 18 months after selling it to MillerCoors. In an email sent to MillerCoors employees and obtained by Brewbound, Scott Whitley, the president of Tenth and Blake, MillerCoors’ craft and import division, said Landan resigned to “spend more time on his latest venture, Villager Goods.”