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.
1,200+ convenience stores in 11 states equipped with eCommerce app
November 16, 2021
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.
Craft brewing combination result of acquisition by Australian-based brewer Lion
November 12, 2021
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.
Companies plan to link retailers, technology, partners and more
November 9, 2021
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.
Margarita Hard Seltzer Variety Pack features 4 tropical flavors
October 29, 2021
After a record-breaking first year for Topo Chico Hard Seltzer, Molson Coors Beverage Co., Chicago, announced the brand’s second variety pack and first-full flavor extension ― Topo Chico Margarita Hard Seltzer Variety Pack.
Guide chronicles the role bars have played in LGBTQ+ history
October 27, 2021
In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, Miller Lite, a brand of Chicago-based Molson Coors Beverage Co., is partnering with historian Eric Cervini for the release of “Beers and Queer History,” a brief history guide detailing how bars and bar culture have played a crucial role in empowering the community to live authentically and freely, the company says.