The Brewers Association, Boulder, Colo., announced the appointment of Bart Watson to president and CEO of the trade association. His start date as president and CEO will be Jan. 6, 2025. Watson will succeed Bob Pease, who will retire from the organization on Jan. 3.

Schlafly Beer released its new winter variety pack: Hello Darkness. The 12-pack sampler offers three different styles of dark beers to enjoy in the colder months: Black IPA, Dark Mild, and Doppelbock. 

Empresas Polar, a renowned Venezuelan food and beverage company, announced the launch of its new Polar Premium Beer in the United States. 

Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea is back this holiday season with a bigger, more twisted version of its advent calendar. The 25 Days of Twistmas is a limited-edition advent calendar stocked with a 25-can variety of 24-ounce tallboy flavors.

Schlafly Beer, St. Louis, announced the return of Christmas Ale (8% ABV), a nostalgic holiday celebratory beer that is making its return to the craft brewery’s portfolio after a seven-year hiatus. 

Salisbury, N.C.-based Cheerwine announces the return of Cheerwine Holiday Punch. In a twist on tradition, Cheerwine also has partnered with NoDa Brewing Co. to introduce Cheerwine Holiday Ale to the market.

Indeed Brewing Co. announced the release of Fruit Cult, an Imperial Fruit Ale packed with a blend of raspberries, blueberries and blackberries.