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BeatBox Beverages Launches Zero Sugar Offering

BeatBox Beverages, the fastest selling ready-to-drink (RTD) brand in the U.S. market, announced this week with the launch of its Zero Sugar BeatBox, it will be one of the first ever fermented fruit beverage products to be sold by beer distributors in the control state of Pennsylvania.

Baxter Brewing Updates Out Of Range Blueberry Ale

Baxter’s Summer seasonal, Out of Range, is making its return in April, and – as its name implies – reminding imbibers to get out and escape into nature.

Lawson’s Finest Liquids Launches Knockout Blonde Ale

As winter gives way to spring, Lawson’s Finest Liquids is excited to announce the return of Knockout Blonde, the first of six specialty beers that will make a seasonal appearance across the brewery’s full distribution network this year.

Labatt Launches Blue Light Seltzer Lemonade

Introducing Labatt Blue Light Seltzer Lemonade – a new Chilled Lemonade line that brings cool and refreshing flavor to this growing industry segment.

CERIA Brewing Launches NA Craft Beer in Texas and Puerto Rico

CERIA Brewing, co-founded in 2018 by creator and former Blue Moon brewmaster Keith Villa, Ph.D., announced today the continued growth of its non-alcoholic craft beer with its Spring 2021 launch into Texas and Puerto Rico.

Northeast Drinks Group Completes Purchase of Vermont Cider Company

Northeast Drinks Group LLC (“NortheastDrinks Group” or “NDG”) a privately owned holding company, today announces that it has closed on the transaction to purchase the Vermont Hard Cider Company, LLC (“Vermont Cider Company” or “VCC”), from C&C Group plc.

Sierra Nevada to Release Hoptimum Triple IPA

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. announced the release of Hoptimum Triple IPA, which will be available at select retail locations starting in mid-April.

Summit Brewing Co. and Minnesota Twins Announce Partnership

Starting in the 2021 season, Summit Brewing Co. will now be an “Official Craft Beer” and the “Hometown Craft Beer” of the Minnesota Twins. Additionally, Summit has secured naming rights to the open-air bar adjacent to the leftfield foul pole.

Upland Adds Distribution in Chicago

Upland Brewing Co. is proud to partner with Heartland Beverage to distribute its celebrated portfolio of craft beer, blended hard seltzers, and wood-aged sours throughout Chicago this spring.

Jim Koch Urges Beer Trade Groups to Fight Spirits’ Equalization Efforts

Jim Koch Urges Beer Trade Groups to Fight Spirits’ Equalization Efforts

Boston Beer Company founder Jim Koch is urging the leaders of the beer industry’s three major trade groups — the Brewers Association (BA), the Beer Institute (BI) and the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) — to work together to beat back efforts by spirits groups to bring taxes on spirits-based, lower-alcohol, ready-to-drink offerings in line with beer, hard seltzers and FMBs.