Saint Arnold’s Grand Prize
Saint Arnold Brewing Co. recently added Grand Prize to its year-round beer lineup, reviving a brand that was once one of the best-selling beers in Texas, it says.
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Jones Soda, Rainmaker launch Spiked Jones Hard Craft Soda
Jones Soda Co., Seattle, has expanded into alcohol beverages with the launch of Spiked Jones Hard Craft Soda. Unique to the hard soda category, Spiked Jones is full flavor with the brand’s cane sugar formulation and elevated alcohol content, the company says.
Pin Drop Rum
Pin Drop Rum announced the launch of its ultra-premium rum, setting the stage for a new sipping experience in the United States.
The Boston Beer Co. announces CEO succession plan
The Boston Beer Co., Boston, announced leadership changes effective April 1. Dave Burwick will retire as president and CEO and member of the Board of Directors, with Michael Spillane to assume the president and CEO role effective upon Burwick’s retirement. Spillane is currently the lead director of The Boston Beer Co. and has been a board member since 2016.
19 Crimes releases limited-edition blend, label
19 Crimes released its limited-edition Revolutionary Blend created for St. Patrick’s Day. Featuring flavors of coffee, caramel and roasted malt reminiscent of stout, the blend’s label features John Devoy, one of the most notorious rogues.
Hero95 Crisp Low Calorie Lager
Former brand strategist for the Boston Beer Co. Todd Simon unveiled: Hero95 Crisp Low Calorie Lager, a high-end, low-calorie, low-carb beer brewed for active lifestyles.
U.S. spirits exports hit record high in 2023
2023 was a banner year for American spirits exports, with total U.S. spirits and American whiskeys topping new records following the lifting of retaliatory tariffs on American whiskeys, according to an American Spirits Export Report released b…