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CBD Legalized in California as Governor Signs AB-45 Into Law

CBD Legalized in California as Governor Signs AB-45 Into Law

CBD is back on the menu in California. After years of effort by activists including multiple legislative attempts, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 45 into law yesterday, creating a regulatory framework to immediately allow for the legal sale of CBD-infused products.

Brewers Association Survey Finds Brewery Owners Are 93.5% White, 75.6% Male

Brewers Association Survey Finds Brewery Owners Are 93.5% White, 75.6% Male

After two years of elevated focus on social and racial justice issues, ownership within the craft beer industry remains nearly monolithically white, according to a new demographic benchmarking report from the Brewers Association (BA). Brewery owners are 93.5% white, and 92.2% of breweries have entirely white ownership, according to the survey of 500 randomly selected breweries.

Hi-Wire Brewing Announces Plans for Charlotte, NC Location

From the mountains of Asheville to the sunny shores of Wilmington, Hi-Wire Brewing plans to check off another stop on the North Carolina map by opening a new retail location in the state’s largest city of Charlotte.

LUKI Releases Fall Edition of Circus-in-a-Box

As cool weather begins to sweep through Colorado, LUKI Brewery is releasing their next installment of Circus-in-a-Box, a quarterly box of fun that bring’s the brewery’s awe-inspiring and whimsical elements straight into your living room.

Left Hand Brewing Goes ‘All Out for Stout’ This Season

Left Hand Brewing Company, renowned for their stouts and leaders in Nitro technology, is going “All Out for Stout” this season with three new releases. The independent craft brewery is releasing two stout seasonals for a limited time, S’mores Milk Stout and Black Forest Nitro Cherry Chocolate Stout.

Yakima Chief Hops Releases 5th Annual Pink Boots Blend

Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), a 100% farmer-owned global hop supplier, is pleased to announce the pre-sale of their 5th Annual Pink Boots Blend in partnership with Pink Boots Society (PBS).

Molson Coors-Backed CBD Brand Veryvell Expands Across Country

Molson Coors-Backed CBD Brand Veryvell Expands Across Country

Truss CBD USA, a joint venture by Molson Coors Beverage Company and cannabis products maker HEXO USA, announced today plans to expand its Veryvell brand of CBD beverages across the country following its launch in the Colorado market last year.

Constellation Brands CEO: Growth Not Reliant on Hard Seltzer, Growth Driven by Beer Brands; Corona Hard Seltzer to be Reformulated

Constellation Brands CEO: Growth Not Reliant on Hard Seltzer, Growth Driven by Beer Brands; Corona Hard Seltzer to be Reformulated

Constellation Brands executives addressed hard seltzer’s slowing sales during the company’s second quarter 2022 earnings call today, and assured investors and analysts that the success of its core beer brands would still drive growth. Here are some of the highlights of the discussion: Company Not Reliant on Hard Seltzer Constellation president and CEO Bill Newlands… Read more »