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Island Coastal Lager is Second Fastest Growing Lager in the Southeast
Island Brands was stoked to learn Island Coastal Lager was the 2nd fastest growing lager in the South East by IRI* Data services for the 52 week period ending Dec 29, 2019.
Badger State Brewing Announces New Hard Cider Brand
Badger State Brewing has announced a new hard cider line of products to be introduced in 2020. The ciders will be available at the facility for patrons and distributed throughout Northeastern WI shortly thereafter.
Brewbound Announces 2020 Brew Talks Meetups
Brewbound, a leading trade publication covering the beer business and beyond, is hosting another round of Brew Talks industry meetups in 2020. The event series designed for beer industry professionals travels to San Antonio, Texas; Denver, Colorado; and Orlando, Florida, this year.
Wiley Roots Releases Breakfast Inspired Beers
Wiley Roots Brewing Company has announced that the brewery is releasing five new breakfast inspired beers for the upcoming Valentine’s Day weekend.
Cigar City Brewing Releases Hunahpu’s Imperial Stout for One Day Only
Cigar City Brewing (CCB) has announced the return of Hunahpu’s Imperial Stout, to be released only at the 11th Annual Hunahpu’s Day on March 13, 2020 at Amelie Arena in downtown Tampa.
Dogfish Head President and COO to Exit the Company
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery president and COO George Pastrana will exit the company on Friday, February 14. Boston Beer Company, which merged with the Milton, Delaware-based craft brewery last year, confirmed Pastrana’s pending departure from the company.
Bell’s Brewery Releases Light Hearted Low-Calorie IPA
The eagerly awaited Light Hearted Ale from Bell’s Brewery is now available. A Low-Cal IPA with only 110 calories, Light Hearted is the newest year-round release from Michigan’s largest independent craft brewery.
People Moves: Kings & Convicts Adds VP of Sales for Ballast Point; Archer Roose Taps Craft Beer Veterans for Sales Team
Kings & Convicts, the Chicago-area craft brewery that reached an agreement to acquire Ballast Point and its multiple taprooms from Constellation Brands in December, has hired industry sales veteran Mike Giordano as vice president of sales for the San Diego craft brand.
Heavy Seas to Release Bottomless Mimosa Sour
Heavy Seas Beer is excited to announce the second release from its 15 Barrel Brewhouse in 2020, Bottomless, a Mimosa Sour. This beer will be exclusively available in the Heavy Seas Taproom at the brewery on February 21, 2020 in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans and on draft.
Heineken N.V. CEO Jean-François van Boxmeer to Step Down; Dolf van den Brink to Be Nominated as Successor
After 15 years of leading global brewer Heineken N.V., CEO and chairman of the executive board Jean-François van Boxmeer will vacate the top role on June 1, the Supervisory Board of Heineken N.V. announced in a press release today. The board has also zeroed in on van Boxmeer’s successor: Dolf van den Brink, a 22-year veteran of the Dutch beer company who currently serves as president of Heineken’s Asia Pacific region.
Heineken USA Launches Amstel Light Campaign with Phil Mickelson
Amstel Light and five-time Major Golf Champion Phil Mickelson have teamed up for a multiyear partnership and today launched a campaign focused on addressing the challenges in adult male friendships.
Two Brothers Artisan Brewing Releases Wizard Staff IPA
It may have taken some mystical powers of epic proportions, but Two Brothers has done what was once thought to be that of legend or folklore: create an easy-drinking, low-alcohol IPA that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
Huss Brewing Co. Releases 2 New IPAs
Arizona’s own, Huss Brewing Co. is proud to announce it’s rolling out two new IPA craft beers, Hopaloosa Hazy and Papago Desert Sage Orange, as well as the return of the seasonal, community-grown CenPho Citrus IPA.