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Cigar City Brewing Joins Forces with Pat Maroon

As the Official Craft Beer Partner of the Tampa Bay Lightning, CCB is thrilled to announce our next partnership with the Bolts’ Big Rig, Left Winger, and acclaimed Florida Man, Patrick Maroon.

Diageo Names Möet Hennessy Vet Rodney Williams President of Beer Business

Diageo Names Möet Hennessy Vet Rodney Williams President of Beer Business

Diageo North America (DNA) has tapped Rodney Williams as president of Diageo Beer Company (DBC) and Canada. Williams succeeds Nuno Teles, who occupied the role before moving to the United Kingdom to serve as Diageo’s managing director for Great Britain, a promotion that was announced in April.

Legion Brewing Expands Product Distribution

Legion Brewing (Legion), a Charlotte-based craft brewing company best known for its Juicy Jay IPA, recently expanded their distribution footprint outside of the Charlotte area for the first time in the company’s seven year history.

Minnesota-Made Tail Chaser Dog Brew Launches Across Minnesota

Tail Chaser Brew, a new locally brewed dog bone broth created by two iconic Minnesota brands- Craft & Crew Hospitality Group and FINNEGANS, launched this week in Cub Stores throughout Minnesota and at more than 70 breweries, hotels, and restaurants. 

Monster: Bang IP Case ‘Not Frivolous,’ Claim for Attorney Fees Denied

Monster: Bang IP Case ‘Not Frivolous,’ Claim for Attorney Fees Denied

A federal judge has rejected Monster’s motion to be awarded $6 million in attorney’s fees over its “intensely litigated” dispute with Vital Pharmaceuticals (VPX), parent company to Bang Energy, on grounds that the case was not considered frivolous or unreasonable in accordance with the Lanham Act.