Short’s Brewing, Starcut Ciders and Beaches Hard Seltzer Expand Distribution to New York City and Long Island
Short’s Brewing Co along with Starcut Ciders, and Beaches Hard Seltzer, is now available in New York City and Long Island for purchase.
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Stone Brewing Updates Packaging, Name of Stone Tangerine Express Hazy IPA
Stone Brewing announces what admittedly adds up to not a whole helluva lot. Amidst endless collaborations and steadfast innovation, Stone shares not all that much news about the ever-popular 2017 release, Stone Tangerine Express Hazy IPA.
Oskar Blues Releases Death by Affogato Porter
Oskar Blues Brewery announces the debut of Death By Affogato Porter, the second decadent entry in their series of extravagant Death By porters inspired by cult classic Death By Coconut Irish Porter.
Big Storm Brewing Co. to open Brewpub Restaurant at Amway Center in Orlando
Big Storm Brewing Co. (@BigStormBrewing) is expanding to Central Florida, with a new brewpub location at Amway Center in downtown Orlando. This will be fourth location in the Sunshine State for the independent craft brewer.
Ficks Beverage Co. Expands To Seattle and Texas Markets
Ficks Beverage Co., makers of the first hard seltzer flavored with real fruit juice, expanded distribution to the Seattle region and Texas, after securing a distribution deal with Northwest Beverages and beginning to sell into Texas supermarket chain H-E-B’s 340 stores.
Stick Figure and Flying Embers Launch New Hard Kombucha Flavor
Flying Embers, the better-for-you alcohol company, is teaming up with top-streaming reggae brand Stick Figure to bring fans a special release hard kombucha flavor – Mango Coconut.
Nielsen: Off-Premise Beer Sales Growth Begins to Slow in Final Full Week of June
For the one-week period ending June 27, beer category dollar sales increased 16.1%, to $1.007 billion, according to data shared by market research firm Nielsen. Excluding FMBs, hard seltzers and cider, core beer dollar sales increased just 8.1% .
Festival Organizers Cancel Colorado Brewers Rendezvous in Salida Scheduled for October 3
With the continued uncertainty surrounding what large scale events will look like in the next few months and for the safety of beer lovers, the Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG) and the Salida Chamber of Commerce have made the difficult decision to cancel the 24th Annual Colorado Brewers Rendezvous.
Brewers Association Hires Marc Sorini as General Counsel
After 20 years leading McDermott, Will & Emery’s alcohol regulatory and distribution group, Marc Sorini is joining the Brewers Association as general counsel.
Dichello Distributors Files Lawsuit Against Anheuser-Busch Alleging Conspiracy to Force Sale
New Haven, Connecticut-based Dichello Distributors is suing Anheuser-Busch, claiming A-B “engaged in an ongoing conspiracy” with Sal DiBetta, a former employee who later worked as CEO of the wholesaler between 2013 and 2016, as well as “other unnamed parties,” to “undermine” Dichello and force president John Hall’s family to sell the business to A-B, according to a complaint filed on June 17 in the Connecticut Superior Court.
2 Towns Ciderhouse Releases Good Limes Roll
2 Towns Ciderhouse is excited to release their newest lime-ited release, Good Limes Roll! Releasing just in time to spice up the dog days of a very non-traditional summer, this cider is crafted using fresh-pressed NW apples blended with key limes and organic blue agave nectar.
Mighty Swell Adds 6 New Markets in 9 Months
Mighty Swell, an Austin-based spiked seltzer company, has successfully launched into six new markets in the last nine months, increasing its YOY sales 104% percent and has become the highest selling independent spiked seltzer brand in the country*.
Brew Pipeline Collaborates With Potosi Brewing and Pink Boots Society
Brew Pipeline, a direct-access platform between craft beverage producers and new markets , announced today a new collaboration with Potosi Brewing Company and Pink Boots Society – Rosa Stiefel.
Bryant’s Cider is Now Open for Business in Shockoe Bottom
Bryant’s Cider customers can finally have a taste of Richmond’s finest brut, hard ciders straight from the taps again.