Crispin Cider Co.’s 2012 annual whiskey cask aged hard cider, Stagger Lee, was named after the same-named famous song.

Woodchuck Hard Cider launched a new line of craft cider. The Farmhouse Select Hard Cider Series is a small batch artisanal line packaged in 750-ml. corked bottles.

Still cautious from the economic downturn, consumers created an uneven environment for beer once again in 2011. The year’s performance reflected a category of contradictions with trends torn between the ongoing price consciousness of some shoppers and the insatiable taste for variety — even if it carries a higher price — from other demographics.

Vermont Hard Cider Co. expanded its Private Reserve line with its Belgian White cider offering.

St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch, a wholly owned subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev, expanded its Michelob Ultra brand with the launch of Michelob Ultra Light Cider.

Vermont Hard Cider Co. launched Woodchuck Private Reserve Ginger, which sources organic yellow ginger from Hawaii.

Vermont Hard Cider Co. brought back its seasonal Woodchuck Private Reserve Pumpkin Cider for the fall.

Angry Orchard Cider Co., a subsidiary of The Boston Beer Co., launched Angry Orchard Iceman and Strawman as part of a new line of artisanal specialty ciders called the Cider House Collection.