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.

So that consumers don’t have to worry about which beer to purchase, Stevens Point Brewery released a new Point variety 12-pack that contains its four new India Pale Ales (IPAs): Point Spruce Tip IPA, Point Peach Mango IPA, Point White IPA and Point One Shot IPA.

At the beginning of this year, New Belgium Brewing revealed a new look and feel with a portfolio-wide packaging refresh.

As craft brewers continue to churn out new and exciting products, they also are tasked with developing relationships with wholesalers who can support the growth of their brands. Recognizing the popularity of craft beer, many distributors are bolstering their portfolios as they foster partnerships with these entrepreneurs.

In sports, coaches and managers aren’t afraid of some healthy competition. The same can be said for the craft beer market. However, these brewers take healthy competition a step further to camaraderie.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has come a long way from the early days when Ken Grossman, founder of the Chico, Calif.-based craft brewery, first began experimenting with homebrewing. After 34 years in business and countless expansions, the company is on the heels of completing its latest adventure: an East Coast facility.

The consumer packaged goods market continued to see success from beverage brand owners last year.

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Gordon Biersch Brewing Co. has revived its first beer: Dunkles unfiltered dark lager.