Iowa’s Exile Adds Vodka Soda Line as Part of Beverage Company Side Hustle

Iowa’s Exile Adds Vodka Soda Line as Part of Beverage Company Side Hustle

Des Moines, Iowa-based Exile Brewing Company is launching Exile Beverage Company to house all of its non-beer products. The first offering to come from the spinoff operation is a line of vodka sodas that are expected to hit retail shelves around the Memorial Day holiday.

Heineken Stops Production and Sales in Russia

Heineken Stops Production and Sales in Russia

Brewing giant Heineken N.V. has joined a growing list of global firms to halt operations in Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.

Brewbound Podcast: Hard Seltzer Liquor Store Runs in Utah, Plus NA Lite Beer

Brewbound Podcast: Hard Seltzer Liquor Store Runs in Utah, Plus NA Lite Beer

The Brewbound team discusses the latest news, including a law making its way through the Utah Legislature that will require several hard seltzer brands to be sold in state-run liquor stores. The team also discusses the launch of Athletic Lite, a 25-calorie non-alcoholic beer, distribution moves in Minnesota and Vermont, and fundraising efforts for Ukraine. Plus, Jess goes to a tap takeover.

Hoplark Launches Non-Alc ‘Hop Brew’

Hoplark Launches Non-Alc ‘Hop Brew’

After launching his company Hoplark to create an alternative to beer, Dean Eberhardt is going after the real thing. Known for its four-SKU line of RTD hopped teas, the Boulder, Colorado-based beverage company has announced its entrance into the non-alcoholic “beer” market with the launch of Hoplark 0.0, a zero-calorie, zero-proof craft brew line that arrives in stores this month.

Athletic Jumps into Light Beer with Non-Alcoholic Athletic Lite

Athletic Jumps into Light Beer with Non-Alcoholic Athletic Lite

Following a year of explosive growth, non-alcoholic craft brewer Athletic Brewing is looking to lighten things up. The Stratford, Connecticut-headquartered brewery is launching Athletic Lite, a non-alc light beer that checks in at 25 calories, 0 grams of sugar, and 5 grams of carbohydrates.