At picnics and other outdoor events during the summer and early fall, consumers have to watch out for bees that might crawl into their unattended beverage cans.

On June 1, Rogue Ales and Spirits celebrated the American armed forces with the release of its Rogue American Amber Ale in 16-ounce grenade cans.

Americans are used to greeting pizza deliverymen at their doors, but a new smartphone app is bringing delivery into a new realm.

When it comes to the beer segment, more consumers are seeking upscale offerings. Andrea Riberi, senior vice president of alcohol beverages with Nielsen, New York, told Beverage Industry in its March issue that super-premium domestic beers, which include brands like MillerCoors’ Blue Moon and Anheuser-Busch’s Bud Light Lime and Michelob Ultra, gained 2 percent in case volume last year.

Beverage Industry provides an in-depth look at the performances and trends in non-alcohol and alcohol categories in the last year.

Berghoff Brewing released its latest seasonal offering, the Berghoff Granola Shambler, in extremely limited quantities in the Midwest.

New Belgium Brewing Co. collaborated with Midwest craft brewer 3 Floyds to develop Grätzer ale.

Portland Brewing Co. released its summer seasonal: Portland Brewing Oregon Honey Beer.

Even though summer is my favorite season, the downside to this time of year is that my favorite TV shows are on summer break.

In May, Red Hare Brewing Co. introduced its Red Hare craft beer in Novelis’ evercan packaging in key markets throughout the southeastern United States.