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Proposed Colorado Bill Would Double Bev-Alc Taxes to Fund Addiction Recovery Efforts

Proposed Colorado Bill Would Double Bev-Alc Taxes to Fund Addiction Recovery Efforts

A pair of alcohol-adjacent bills have been introduced in the Colorado Legislature. One (SB24-181) seeks to create a tax on beverage-alcohol products distributed in the state to fund “alcohol and related substance use disorder prevention, early intervention, treatment, harm reduction and recovery services” across Colorado.

Seattle Hospitality Group to Acquire Fremont Brewing

Seattle Hospitality Group to Acquire Fremont Brewing

Pike Brewing owner the Seattle Hospitality Group (SHG) has reached a “definitive agreement” to acquire a “controlling interest” in Fremont Brewing, the company announced today.

42 North Opens New Taproom in Downtown Buffalo

42 North Brewing Company has officially opened its second taproom, branded as 42 North at the Flats, at 674 Main Street in downtown Buffalo.

Craftwell Cocktails RTD Cocktails Now Available in New Jersey

2 Towns Ciderhouse announces distribution in the state of New Jersey through their partnership with Kohler and Peerless Distributors. Craftwell Cocktails will be hitting stores immediately across Northern New Jersey just in time to enjoy in the warm weather of Spring.

Craft Brewers Are Convinced It’s Lager’s Year (For Real, This Time)

Craft Brewers Are Convinced It’s Lager’s Year (For Real, This Time)

In a time when it seems like just about anything can be an alcoholic beverage (Distilled Doritos Nacho Cheese, anyone?), some craft breweries have embraced the trend, expanding their portfolios with canned cocktails, flavored malt beverages (FMBs) and even bottled spirits.