Well known by locals for Bangs Lake, a natural glacial lake, Wauconda, Ill., is a small Chicagoland community with a population of just more than 13,000, based on the 2010 U.S. Census.

The Washington, D.C.-based Beer Institute announced a new initiative to encourage its member companies to display specific consumer information on their products, packaging or websites. 

Schlafly Beer, St. Louis, introduced the Hop Trial SMaSH Pack, an experimental new variety pack featuring four distinct hops. 

Hard Frescos now offers its line of self-titled hard sodas. 

Angry Orchard, a brand of Boston-based The Boston Beer Co., announced the release of a new year-round specialty hard cider: Walden Hollow. It is the first cider from Angry Orchard to be exclusively made with apple varieties from New York State, including varieties from last year’s harvest at the Angry Orchard in New York’s Hudson Valley and heirloom apples from other local orchards, the company says. 

2 Towns Ciderhouse announced the release of its seasonal Imperial Hop & Stalk.