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GoTab Unveils All-in-One Restaurant POS

At the forefront of innovation in the hospitality technology sector, restaurant commerce platform GoTab has unveiled a new all-in-one restaurant POS to further assist savvy operators to provide a robust guest experience.

Narragansett’s Märzen Lager Returns for Fall

Hallo Nachbar! Narragansett Beer announces the return of Fest, a traditional Märzen Lager, just in time for the start of Oktoberfest. The 5.5% ABV amber lager is brewed with Germany’s highest quality hops and malts, creating a balanced brew with notes of bread and toasted malt to start, followed by a crisp, subtly spiced hop finish – fit for King Gambrinus himself!… Read more »

In Rhode Island, Judge Orders Jack’s Abby-Atlantic Lawsuit to Go to Trial

In Rhode Island, Judge Orders Jack’s Abby-Atlantic Lawsuit to Go to Trial

Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers and Atlantic Importing and Distributing of Rhode Island will face off in a courtroom as the lawsuit between the two companies will go to trial, a Rhode Island Superior Court judge ruled today. In the interim, the Framingham, Massachusetts-based craft brewery must resume selling its products to Atlantic RI for distribution within the Ocean State, according to an order from Justice Brian P. Stern.

Deschutes Brewery Releases Traditional Festive Winter Ale

Deschutes Brewery, family and employee-owned since 1988, announced the 34th release of Jubelale into their seasonal lineup. This year marks the first time Jubelale is also available in twelve pack cans. Jubelale is the first beer ever packaged at Deschutes, bottled straight from the taps at the brewery’s original public house for the holidays in 1988. Jubelale features spice notes and a robust malt character of toffee and dusted cocoa at 6.7% ABV and this year’s packaging presents original artwork by Stephanie Littlebird Fogel.

Offshoot Beer Co. Launches Pathways Hazy IPA With Experimental Hops

Come join Offshoot Beer Co. on the path less taken with their newest seasonal: Pathways Experimental Hazy IPA. Bursting with tropical, citrus, and stone fruit aromas, this trailblazing Hazy IPA is hitting shelves across the country now.

Indeed Brewing Company Releases Year-Round Malty Beer

Indeed Brewing Company is introducing a new core beer to its lineup. Loretta’s Dark Lager is a year-round malty beer that will be available in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin in 6-packs and on tap.

Loverboy and Night Shift Distributing Resolve Lawsuit

Loverboy and Night Shift Distributing Resolve Lawsuit

The contentious legal battle between sparkling hard tea and canned cocktail maker Loverboy and Night Shift Distributing over the FMB maker’s attempt to terminate the Massachusetts-headquartered wholesaler without paying fair market value for its brand rights has ended with an amicable resolution.

BA Legislative Update: SBA Expands COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program; Trade Org Lobbies for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment

BA Legislative Update: SBA Expands COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program; Trade Org Lobbies for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment

Updates to the EIDL program include an increase of the loan cap from $500,000 to $2 million, the addition of a two-year repayment deferral period, an expansion of eligible uses for funds, and the creation of a 30-day exclusivity window to approve and disburse loans smaller than $500,000 to focus on the smallest businesses, according to a Brewers Association (BA) blog post.