Founders Brewing Announces KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge
Founders Brewing Co. has announced that KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge will be the second variant to come from the brewery’s esteemed KBS brand.
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iPourIt, Inc. Enhances Self-Serve Beverage Dispense Platform with New SMARTS Technology
iPourIt, Inc., the nation’s leader in self-pour beverage dispense technology, is pleased to announce the successful launch of its powerful new GEN 4 platform.
Nielsen Summer Recap: Hard Seltzer Drives Beer Category Growth
If Summer 2019 was the season hard seltzer found its footing, Summer 2020 was the year it blasted off. Off-premise dollar sales of hard seltzer between the Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends this year reached $1.75 billion — a full $1.1 billion more than the same period last year, according to market research firm Nielsen.
Craft Maltsters Guild hosts Inaugural Craft Malt Week Happening Sept. 27-Oct. 3
The first Craft Malt Week will take place later this month to spotlight the vital role craft malt plays in brewing and distilling. Created by the Craft Maltsters Guild (CMG), the weeklong event kicks off Sunday, September 27, and runs through Saturday, October 3.
Short’s Brewing Co Announces Q4 Specialty Releases
As the craziest year on record draws to a close, we’re so excited to share our fourth quarter specialty line up. It’s a mix of old familiar favorites and new tasty creations—perfectly suited for the season and best enjoyed safely in the company of other Good Humans.
Everybody’s Brewing Releases Head Stash Fresh Hop IPA Cans and Draft
Everybody’s Brewing will be releasing their Head Stash Fresh Hop IPA this Friday, September 18th, in 12 oz. cans and draft. This year’s Head Stash, ringing in at 6.6% ABV and 69 BUs, is packed with fresh Simcoe Hops from Loza Farms of Yakima, WA.
AleSmith Rolls Out AleSchmidt Oktoberfest German-style Marzen Lager
AleSmith Brewing Company has officially rolled out their seasonal AleSchmidt Oktoberfest brew – a German-style Marzenlager characterized by its clean, elegant and toasty malt character.
Colorado Brewers Guild Announces Fresh Hop Beer Lineup
Fresh hop season is here! The Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG) is thrilled to announce that more than 15 independent Colorado breweries will be offering fresh hop beer this month.
Stowe Cider Releases Vermont Grown Blueberry & Maple Syrup
Stowe Cider is back at it with another installment of their Vermont Grown series- this time made with Blueberries & Maple Syrup!
Sycamore Brewing Partners with Brewing Funds the Cure
Sycamore Brewing is proud to announce a partnership with Brewing Funds The Cure! Sycamore will brew their own version of Rising Hope IPA and donate 100% of proceeds from the sale of this beer to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
Report: Beer Sales Could Decline by More than $22 Billion by End of 2020
The ongoing economic pain points caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent shut downs of on-premise retailers have led to severe consequences for the beer industry and adjacent businesses.
New Belgium to Take Over Little Creatures Taproom in San Francisco
New Belgium Brewing is planning to take over the former Little Creatures taproom in San Francisco’s Mission Bay neighborhood by early 2021, according to Eater San Francisco.
Press Clips: Heineken to Launch Hard Seltzer; Canadian Aluminum Tariff Exemption Reinstated
Heineken has entered the increasingly crowded hard seltzer segment with two different brands in different parts of the world. And After announcing the end of a tariff exemption for Canadian aluminum last month, President Donald Trump has changed his mind, according to a statement last week from the office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
US DOJ Explains Why it Greenlit Anheuser-Busch’s Acquisition of CBA
The long proposed marriage of Anheuser-Busch InBev and Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) appears to be mere months away from consummation. The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday gave its blessing to A-B’s proposed acquisition of the remaining stake in CBA — a deal finally reached in November 2019.