Deschutes Brewery Acquires Neighboring Boneyard Beer in Bend
Deschutes Brewery has made the first acquisition in the 32-year-old craft brewery’s history. Bend, Oregon-headquartered Deschutes has acquired another Bend craft brewery, Boneyard Beer.
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Press Clips: Global Cannabis Sales Top $21 Billion in 2020, According to BDSA; States Begin Lifting COVID Restrictions
Global cannabis sales grew by nearly half in 2020, according to BDSA, a cannabis market research firm based in Boulder, Colorado. Sales increased 48%, to $21.3 billion, compared to $14.4 billion in 2019.
Masq Hard Tea Launches Organic Yerba Mate Based Hard Tea in Michigan
Masq Hard Tea is launching its organic yerba mate based hard tea in Michigan with Imperial Beverage.
Fresh Fest Rebrands as Barrel & Flow Fest in Pittsburgh
New year, new perspective, new normal. And a refresh for what has become one of America’s favorite festivals as voted by the readers of USA Today. In order to keep things truly fresh, we at Fresh Fest have a new name and a new date! We are enthusiastically rebranding as Barrel & Flow to fully embrace and uplift artists, musicians, chefs, and brewers
Thompson Island Works with Brewmaster Jimmy Valm on New Beer Recipes
Two of the chefs at Thompson Island Brewing have collaborated with Brewmaster Jimmy Valm to create their own beer recipes.
Silver Eagle Beverages Provides Aid to Support Winter Storm Relief Efforts
Silver Eagle Beverages, one of the nation’s largest Anheuser-Busch wholesalers, today announced donations to organizations across South Texas and San Antonio to aid in winter storm recovery and relief efforts.
Roadhouse Brewing Launches Seltzy Hard Seltzer
Roadhouse Brewing Co. debuts Seltzy, a new line of 4% ABV handcrafted hard seltzers that seeks to deliver the brand’s passion for craft beverages, thirst for adventure, and reverence for its natural surroundings with each sip. Formulated for life at the base of the Tetons and beyond, Seltzy is offered in three unique,artisanal flavors: Kicked Back: Cucumber-Lychee,The Crush: Huckleberry-Lingonberry, andThe Chill: Ginger-Lime.
Heineken, The Coca-Cola Company and the Coca-Cola System in Brazil Announce Redesigned Distribution Partnership
Heineken N.V. (‘HEINEKEN’), The Coca-Cola Company and the Coca-Cola System in Brazil have reached an agreement (the “Agreement”) to redesign their longstanding distribution partnership in Brazil. The Agreement marks a new milestone in the relationship among the companies; it re-aligns the interests of all parties for the future and builds on a solid historical foundation.
Duclaw Brewing Takes Part in ‘Give a Crap Challenge’
The unusual ask is part of the clever ‘Give a Crap Challenge’ hatched by the Colon Cancer Foundation, Squatty Potty and DuClaw Brewing Company with help from CraftShack to help the Colon Cancer Foundation reach their goal of providing 10,000 colorectal cancer screenings to underserved communities in 2021.
Terminal Gravity Brewing Shifts Packaging to Cans
Eastern Oregon craft brewery Terminal Gravity Brewing is shifting its focus away from glass bottles to aluminum cans.
Firestone Walker, Harpoon and Angry Orchard Use Bottle Clubs to Foster Relationships with Consumers
After the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest was canceled for the second consecutive year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, brewmaster Matt Brynildson was inspired to finally pull the trigger on his goal of creating a special release bottle club at the Paso Robles, California-headquartered craft brewery.
Tröegs Introduces New Look for Troegenator Doublebock
Tröegs Independent Brewing announces a new look for its iconic dark and crisp Troegenator. Additionally, the award-winning year-round doublebock is now brewed with a portion of local grain.
Ridgefield Craft Brewing Enters Distribution in Western Washington
Operating a brand-new 10-barrel farm brewery just south of the sprawling suburban community, Ridgefield Craft Brewing has expanded from area taprooms to its own Taproom in the quaint downtown, to having its products featured at the popular ilani Resort and Casino nearby. Now, the community-minded brewer has enlisted the support of local beverage distributors Kendall’s Pioneer and Browar Polska to make craft brews available to beer enthusiasts by delivering cases and kegs to area retailers, restaurants and taprooms.
Short’s Brewing Co. to Release Double Soft Parade Fruit Ale
What’s better than Short’s flagship fruit ale made with raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries? The answer—Short’s flagship fruit ale with DOUBLE the raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries.