Although it might be a niche segment in the beer market, hard ciders have found favor with consumers, particularly among regional brands.

One year after the launch of HARD MTN DEW, the brand announced the release of HARD MTN DEW Livewire, the first-ever addition to the flavor lineup. HARD MTN DEW Livewire is a new twist on the classic soft drink with a jolt of orange citrus flavor, 5% ABV, no caffeine, no added sugars and 100 calories in each serving, the company says.

Chicago-based Molson Coors Beverage Co. announced the creation of a centralized commercial function in its Americas business unit designed to accelerate its growth in the years ahead.

Harpoon Brewery announced its heading into new territory with the launch of its first THC-based beverage: Rec. Weed.

Athletic Brewing Co., Milford, Conn., has teamed up with Austin, Texas-based Super Coffee on the world’s first pre-workout brew. Called Suped Up, the new non-alcohol beer was inspired by the power of positive energy and the grind of endless grit, the company says. Brewed with high-quality coffee and spent brewer’s grains, Suped Up is a rich, extra dark brew that is full-bodied and contains 5 grams of protein.

Lone River Beverage Co. is serving up its new Ranch Rita Variety Pack, adding to its portfolio of cocktail-inspired hard seltzers. Made with organic agave nectar and lime juice, the new variety pack tips its hat to America's most beloved cocktail, the Margarita which, like Lone River, is inspired by Texas culture.

Schlafly Beer, St. Louis, announced the release of a new variety pack: Hazed for Days. The canned hazy beer variety pack features three exclusive brews ― Mighty Haze Double IPA, Lightly Hazed Lager, Wavy Hazy Citrus Wheat –― plus the year-round beer Just a Bit Hazy IPA. Each pack will include a QR code that will link to the giveaway drawing of Schlalfy’s limited-edition “Batches Be Hazy” swag.

With a focus on year-round IPAs, Iron Hill Brewery announced the release of a trio of new IPA flavors: Autoplay, Kryptonic Haze and Peaches & Cream.

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, an operating unit of The Boston Beer Co., announced its upcoming release of Citrus Squall, a double golden ale paloma cocktail brewed with grapefruit juice, blue agave nectar, lime peels and a touch of sea salt. 

Chicago-based Molson Coors Beverage Co. unveiled a Coors Light and Miller Lite “big game” commercial with real money on the line. Through Molson Coors’ agreement with DraftKings, fans have a free chance to win big money by predicting every detail of what will happen during the beer giants’ commercial — the first Super Bowl ad in more than 30 years, the company notes.