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Blue Point Brewing Releases Drink the Bay Clean India Pale Lager

EGC Group’s Craft Beverage Division is excited to be working with Blue Point Brewing Company on the branding of their newest charity brew, Drink The Bay Clean India Pale Lager – a beer that will support Save The Great South Bay’s clean water efforts.

German Cider Bembel-With-Care To Make U.S. Debut

One of Germany’s best-known ciders, Bembel-With-Care will bring their authentic, 100% apple cider to the United States for the first time, debuting in Philadelphia on 6/14 and Boston on 6/15, followed by New York City on 6/16.

Blackberry Farm Brewery Partners with Brew Hub for Canned Beer Production

The Blackberry Farm Brewery has partnered with Brew Hub of Lakeland, FL, to introduce a line of canned craft beers launching in July 2017. While the brewery’s cork and cage bottles have been the brand’s hallmark and a great success in the craft beer market, the line of canned beers is designed to offer a Blackberry Farm beer option ideal for outdoor adventures, spending time with friends and being present to enjoy everyday moments

Anheuser-Busch Launches New Budweiser Commercial with Country Singer Thomas Rhett

On the heels of reintroducing Budweiser’s line of iconic patriotic packaging, the brand is announcing its return to the big-screen with an all-American toast to the season just in time for its 141st summer. The Budweiser commercial features user generated content toasting with America cans and bottles across the country alongside ACM Male Vocalist of the Year Thomas Rhett.

Alaskan Brewing Adds Distribution in Iowa

Beer drinkers in the Hawkeye state will soon be able to get their hands on an award-winning beer from the Last Frontier, as Alaskan Brewing will be on tap and on the shelves in Iowa this summer. Alaskan is partnering with Johnson Brothers Distributing to bring a variety of brews made from the glacier-fed waters of Juneau to the heartland. In a surprising way, this reestablishes a 30-year link that the founders of Alaskan Brewing have with Iowa.

House Beer Expands Distribution to Colorado

Venice, California-based House Beer is excited to announce their partnership with Elite Brands, the 2017 Craft Beer Wholesaler of the Year, for distribution of their premium crafted lager throughout Colorado.

Iron Hill Adds Vienna Red Lager to Can Lineup

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant released Vienna Red Lager in cans on June 1, making one of their best-selling and most-awarded beers available in conveniently portable packaging for the first time.

Molson Coors and Heineken Sign Import Agreement for Sol Beer

Molson Coors and Heineken Sign Import Agreement for Sol Beer

Molson Coors is making its first significant move into the Mexican import category. The company today announced that it had inked a 10-year agreement, via its MillerCoors U.S. division, to import, market and distribute Heineken’s Mexican-made Sol brand.

Boulevard Breaks Ground on $10 Million Expansion Project

Boulevard Breaks Ground on $10 Million Expansion Project

Sales of Boulevard Brewing’s canned beer have grown considerably since the aluminum packages were first introduced in 2014, and now the Kansas City-based company is making a multi-million dollar bet that more sales are on the way.