Almost half (47%) of American consumers say they enjoy holiday food advertising, with one-third (33%) saying it puts them in the right mood for the season, according to a new holiday-focused consumer sentiment survey from New York-based NCSolutions (NCS), a leading company for improving advertising effectiveness for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.

On Nov. 24, Budweiser Zero is hosting “Zero Hour” at participating bars across the United States, giving consumers the option to try a complimentary Budweiser Zero from midnight to 1 a.m. local time. 

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. announced the 2021 release of its seasonal Celebration Fresh Hop IPA. The 2021 release will mark the 40th year of the iconic IPA, the company notes.

Drizly, Boston, announced its collaboration with 7-Eleven, Irving, Texas, to deliver alcohol to adults of legal drinking age in under 60 minutes from more than 1,200 7-Eleven stores. Following a successful pilot program with 190 stores, more than 1,200 7-Eleven stores across Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia and Washington state now offer delivery through Drizly. 

Bell’s Brewery founder, Larry Bell announced that he has reached an agreement with Lion, an Australian-based brewer, for the sale of Bell’s. Lion acquired Colorado’s New Belgium Brewing in 2019. The move will see the Michigan-based craft brewer come together with New Belgium ― aligning the two American craft brewers.  

The Brewers Collective at Anheuser-Busch is bringing avid craft beer fans around the country 24 unique beers featuring a variety of styles from seven regional breweries across the country.

In time for the fall and holiday season, Owl’s Brew of Double Brew LLC launched its new, ready-to-drink (RTD) canned, Boozy Tea flavor: Spiced Chai & Cranberry. 

ReserveBar, Ridgefield, Conn., has agreed to acquire New York-based Minibar Delivery, a leading marketplace featuring on-demand delivery of wine, spirits, beer, ready-to-drink cocktails, mixers and more. Minibar Delivery facilitates these deliveries by partnering with more than 2,800 retail partner locations nationwide, including independent liquor stores and iconic national brands such as 7-Eleven. The acquisition accelerates ReserveBar's expansion of its retailer fulfillment network and planned introduction of on-demand delivery capabilities. 

Truly Hard Seltzer released its Truly Holiday Party Pack. The festive variety pack features four cocktail-inspired flavors: Cran Orange Sparkler, Pomegranate Ginger Fizz, Holiday Sangria Style and Spiked Apple Spice.