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Harpoon Brewery Launches “Fantasy League” Mix Pack

This football season will likely see more fans watching couch-side than from the sidelines, so to help give them something new to sip on while they finalize their draft picks for an unconventional football season, Harpoon Brewery launched a limited edition mix-pack: Fantasy League, which features four recreational session beers and plenty of modern hops.

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Calls for Cannabis Legalization and State Alcohol Tax Relief

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Calls for Cannabis Legalization and State Alcohol Tax Relief

In his fall legislative agenda, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf urged the state Legislature to legalize recreational marijuana and use proceeds from its sale to support business grants and restorative justice programs, as well as pass a six-month reduction or cancellation of the state’s alcohol tax on the hospitality industry.

Dogfish INN Launches Outdoor Activity Package and Gear Shed

The Dogfish INN, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery’s canal-side hotel in Lewes, Delaware, brings its, “Welcome to Lewes. Mother Nature, Let’s Do This,” motto to life with two NEW offerings, the Off-Centered Gear Shed and Outdoor Activity Package.

Castle Island Brewing Releases Fiver, An IPA Designed To Make A Difference

Castle Island Brewing Company –an award-winning brewery dedicated to crafting a party for a purpose—has added a hazy India Pale Ale called Fiver to their year-round product lineup, and are committed to donating 5% of the beer’s proceeds to a series of different charities.

Nielsen: Slim Cans Account for 20.4% of Off-Premise Canned Beer Dollar Sales

Nielsen: Slim Cans Account for 20.4% of Off-Premise Canned Beer Dollar Sales

Aluminum cans are in short supply, and the shortage comes at a time when the can package is becoming more important to the beer category as brewers shift their focus to off-premise sales during the pandemic. Market research firm Nielsen’s latest report highlights the growth and importance of cans to the beer category. The firm… Read more »