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Michael Waltrip Brewing Joins Bevana Partners

Michael Waltrip Brewing Company, the beer and lifestyle brand founded by two-time Daytona 500 Champion Michael Waltrip, has formed a partnership with award-winning beverage platform Bevana Partners. 

Conspirator Beverage’s Co-Packing Facility Is Growing

As the company continues to grow and add capabilities to its facility, Barrett Beverage has changed its name to Conspirator Beverage. Originally named after co-owner Brice Barrett, the company has decided that its current name encompasses more, as does its facility. 

Simply Spiked Celebrates Summer with the Juice Boost Charging Can Sleeve

It’s official, the longest days of summer are here and it’s time to celebrate. Simply Spiked™ is packed with 5% real fruit juice, a little fiz and 5% alcohol, making it the perfect companion for turning long summer days into even longer summer nights. 

‘Code Red’ Debuts on Jackson Hole’s Iconic Town Square

Fine Dining Restaurant Group and Pure Madness Group – the new parent company following Roadhouse Brewing Co.’s recent acquisition of Melvin Brewing Co. – are pleased to announce the debut of Code Red at Roadhouse Pub & Eatery.

Crux Fermentation Project Opens Portland Pub

After a decade of selling beer in the Portland market and serving fans who’d make the trip over the Cascade Mountains to visit their Tasting Room in Bend, Oregon, Crux has announced that their Portland Pub is now open. 

Monster and AriZona Launch Hard Tea Challenger Brands

Monster and AriZona Launch Hard Tea Challenger Brands

Monster’s foray into beverage-alcohol is expanding, as the energy drink maker plans to leverage its early success in FMBs with the launch of Nasty Beast hard iced tea, company leaders shared during the company’s annual shareholder meeting. Monster joins another non-alcoholic beverage juggernaut, AriZona, in launching a hard tea

Union Busting Allegations Escalate at Creature Comforts

Union Busting Allegations Escalate at Creature Comforts

Brewing Union of Georgia (BUG) has updated its unfair labor practices (ULP) filings against Creature Comforts to include employee retaliation firing, after an employee of the Athens, Georgia-based brewery was allegedly fired for his union efforts.