Craft brewer also releases limited-edition Mountain Berry
January 7, 2020
The brewers at Samuel Adams, a brand of Boston-based The Boston Beer Co., plan to spice up the winter season with a new, brighter and smoother Cold Snap recipe, it says. The new Cold Snap showcases the brew’s signature blend of 10 exotic spices, fruits and florals: orange zest, vanilla, lemon zest, coriander, rose hips, hibiscus, plum, grains of paradise, anise and tamarind, the company adds.
Joint venture with Grupo PSA brings agave tequila brand to the states
January 7, 2020
Milestone Brands LLC, Austin, Texas, announced that it has entered a joint venture with Grupo PSA of Mexico, bringing Campo Bravo, a 100 percent agave tequila, to the United States.
Llanllyr SOURCE premium Spring Water and Natural Mixer company has announced the launch of its still and sparkling water in cans as the brand commits to a plastic-free future.
To keep beer “colder for longer,” Jupiler Belgian beer partnered with Ardagh to create a can that has a ribbed texture, which helps keep the beer cold, the company says.
New creative feature Nicholas Braun dubbing brand a lighter, beer-ish type of beer
December 23, 2019
Miller64, a brand of Chicago-based Molson Coors Brewing Co., is launching a new campaign introducing its Dry-ish January, a movement focused on enjoying a lighter, beer-ish kind of beer this new year. Miller64 is a lighter, beer-ish kind of beer with only 64 calories and 2.8 percent alcohol by volume.
New energy drink launches consumer challenge on TikTok
December 20, 2019
Pittsburgh-based GNC Holdings Inc. announced the launch of MAD PONY ENERGY, available exclusively at the retailer and on GNC.com. Featuring nature-based extract NeuroFactor and 200 mg of caffeine, the new beverage is available in Cherry Berry, Orange Mango and Watermelon.
For consumers looking to participate in Dry January, beer drinking usually is not part of the equation. However, Heineken USA, White Plains, N.Y., is encouraging consumers to keep their alcohol-free pledge, but still with a beer in hand — Heineken 0.0. To support on-premise partners, the company introduced an integrated marketing program that incorporates the alcohol-free brew.
The ingredients are known for their ability to extend shelf-life and secure the quality of products by holding off yeast and mold spoilage without the use of synthetic preservatives.
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