The Brewers Association (BA), responding to a Request for Information relating to President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, provided initial comments to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) addressing issues directly under TTB jurisdiction. These comments focused on trade practice enforcement issues and the need for regulatory…
SLRRRP Shots, the brand disrupting the beverage market with its ready-to-drink alcohol-infused gelatin shots, has nearly tripled its year-over-year sales consistently since launching in 2018. Seeing phenomenal growth in a new market segment, Slrrrp carried its momentum into 2021 and exceeded 100-percent sales growth this year through July. “Slrrrp Shots are the easiest way to…
Rogue Ales & Spirits is proud to release Jam Sesh, a blonde ale that is brewed with fresh strawberries and upcycled bread. This new beer is dedicated to the Rogue band and their Friday night jam sessions. To celebrate this launch, the Rogue band released its first single, which is available now on Spotify and…
With college football now underway, Stone Brewing and the University of Southern California (USC) are excited to announce Stone as the official craft beer sponsor of USC Athletics. The exclusive craft partnership kicks off with the 2021-2022 football season with continued partnership into Spring sports. USC Athletics and Stone will partner on signage, advertising, experiential…
Hopworks Urban Brewery (HUB), the first B Corp brewery in the Pacific Northwest, has released its final two fresh hop beers for the season. Brewed with local malt from Mainstem Malt and local hops from B Corp Roy Farms, Fresh Hop Ace of Spades was given an addition of fresh Strata hops and Fresh Hop Downstream…
The Fest is on! San Diego’s annual can’t-miss event for beer lovers and aficionados in-the-know returns to the tree-lined open-air La Mesa Village as part of the annual Bob Stall Chevrolet La Mesa Oktoberfest on Friday, October 1st, 4pm-10pm, Saturday, October 2nd, 10am-10pm, & Sunday, October 3rd, 12pm-8pm. Dust off your lederhosen, stretch for the keg relay, grab your…
After fifteen years open former Eola School Restaurant and Brewery closed during last year’s pandemic crisis, allowing for a new owner to take over. The registered Texas landmark underwent comprehensive renovations and is now open as Farm Ale Brewing Co. A launch party is set to take place on Oct. 9, 2021 at noon. The free celebration will showcase the…
Three can releases on the same day? Well, isn’t Off Color Brewing motivated! Explore the Predator family at Mousetrap or swing by for carryout. Aqua Predator and Le Predateur will be pouring on draft ($6) with Very Busy Predator in cans ($6). And they have a Mixed Predator 4-pack for $10 (carryout only). Read all about today’s releases below! Very Busy Predator…
The New York-based team of brewing industry veterans behind Return Brewing announce the new project’s debut offerings: HEATHENOUS HAZY DOUBLE INDIA PALE ALE (8.0%) INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT The famous Nelson Sauvin hop from Susan Wheeler at Hop Revolution in New Zealand. TASTING NOTES Top notes of white wine and gooseberry, underpinnings of rounded tropical character, dangerous drinkability….
Rock & Brews Restaurants have teamed up with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend Alice Cooper in creating an outrageously hot and tasty burger. The Poison Burger features Alice Cooper’s “Poison” Reaper Hot Sauce and jalapenos to give your tastebuds a spicy thrill. The new menu item is available nationwide at Rock & Brews restaurants (excluding airports, arenas,…
Stoli® Group Kentucky Owl® is announcing the release of The Wiseman™ Bourbon, its first Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey produced and distilled by Kentucky Owl® in collaboration with the Bardstown Bourbon Company, both located in The Bourbon Capital of the World — Bardstown, Kentucky. The product is a blend of Kentucky Owl® 4-year-old wheat and high-rye bourbons, along with…
A new study of U.S. hard seltzer drinkers revealed growth opportunities still remain for the alcoholic beverage industry’s trendiest category. Veylinx, a consumer insights platform that uses behavioral research to predict purchasing habits, studied eight hard seltzer brands (AriZona SunRise, Bon V!V, Bud Light, Corona, Smirnoff, Topo Chico, Truly, and White Claw) and eight added benefits to…
The Portland Pup Passport is a new digital guide to deals and savings at dog friendly breweries, taprooms and cideries around Portland and the Oregon coast. Pup Passport launched on July 9 this year with a whopping 25 breweries to choose from including many big names like Rogue, Pelican, Ecliptic, Hopworks, Stormbreaker, Migration, and more. The…
Local bars are more than just a place to grab a drink. They are the lifeblood of the communities they serve, providing a place to connect, to share, to create memories, all while providing jobs for the local community. With the launch of Local Bar Sundays, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey is on a mission to inspire…
Phillips Distilling Company, a pioneer in breakthrough flavors and spirits innovation for more than 100 years, today announced that UV Vodka will get a rebranded, modern look with the launch of a photochromic bottle design that activates a spectrum of bright colors when exposed to UV sunlight. A new tagline “Bring the Light™,” is the brand’s first…
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