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Reyes Holdings Acquires Distribution Rights to Coca-Cola in Chicago

Reyes Holdings Acquires Distribution Rights to Coca-Cola in Chicago

Reyes Holdings has signed a letter of intent with the Coca-Cola Company to acquire the distribution rights in the “Chicagoland area,” Coke announced in a statement this morning. Reyes Holdings — which distributes products from MillerCoors and a number of craft breweries — will not become a bottling partner and will not be responsible for the manufacturing of any Coca-Cola products.

Dogfish Head Taps Rock ‘n’ Roll Artist for Seasonal Labels

Dogfish Head Taps Rock ‘n’ Roll Artist for Seasonal Labels

Over the years, Dogfish Head has made a habit of pairing its beer with music. The Milton, Del.-based brewery has built a reputation of crafting collaborative brews with the likes of Pearl Jam, Deltron 3030 and the Grateful Dead. And over the past six years, Dogfish Head has worked side-by-side with artists known for creating… Read more »

Empyrean’s Barrel Aged Dark Tripel Now Available

Lincoln, NE – Skillfully aged in second and third use bourbon barrels for more three months, Empyrean Brewing Co. announces the release of “Carpe Brewem Barrel Aged Dark Tripel.”

Miller64 to Adopt Voluntary Nutritional Labeling

American consumers increasingly are seeking more information about the food and beverages they consume. Miller64 is stepping up to meet that expectation, becoming the first U.S. beer to feature new, more detailed voluntary nutritional labeling permitted last year by the federal government.

Atwater Brewery Plans $15 Million Texas Brewery

Atwater Brewery Plans $15 Million Texas Brewery

Detroit’s Atwater Brewing produced less than 30,000 barrels in 2013 but that hasn’t stopped president and CEO, Mark Reith, from embarking on a $15 million expansion project outside of his home state. Atwater is planning to build a 100,000-barrel, secondary production facility in Austin Texas, an emerging market with a “tremendous amount of opportunity,” Reith… Read more »

Press Clips: Global Consolidation; Taxation a Costly Beer Ingredient

Press Clips: Global Consolidation; Taxation a Costly Beer Ingredient

Sometimes, all it takes a good pie chart to really understand just how consolidated the beer industry has become. In a note to clients, Goldman Sachs broke down beer’s merger trends over the last decade. In its analysis, the investment bank found a beer industry that, in 2003, looked very different than today.

Avery Brewing Co. Announces Release of Opuntia

Boulder, CO — “Really? A sour ale with a dose of prickly pears and patiently matured in first-use, small-batch tequila barrels for 9 months? Damn straight. Damn good!”

Video: Odell Brewing Launches in Texas on February 24

Fort Collins, CO — On February 24th, Odell Brewing beers will finally hit Texas taps. Odell Brewing has partnered with Ben E. Keith Company, and will begin their statewide launch with draft the week of February 24th, followed by a package launch the week ofMarch 31st. “I’m thrilled to introduce our beers to the state… Read more »

Oskar Blues Expands Distribution to Nevada

Oskar Blues Expands Distribution to Nevada

Oskar Blues Brewery is making good on a promise to aggressively expand its distribution footprint in 2014. The Longmont, Colo.-based craft brewery has signed a wholesale agreement with Wirtz Beverage Group and will enter Nevada on Monday, Feb. 24.

Dry Dock Brewing Releases Bligh’s Barleywine Ale

Aurora, CO – The barrel-aged barleywine from Dry Dock Brewing, Bligh’s Barleywine Ale, is back for the third year, available in very small quantities and only in the state of Colorado.