Halyard Brewing Co. released a spicy new brew dubbed “The OQ,” short for the Octopus Queen. An extra spicy hard ginger beer, the Octopus Queen is brewed with Madagascar vanilla, Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and other aromatic spices, the company says.

humble warrior, a functional beverage brand, launched a new range of soft drinks: Mango Turmeric, Pomegranate Hibiscus and Pineapple Ginger.

Johnnie Walker, a brand of Diageo North America, introduced its latest innovation: High Rye Blended Scotch Whisky. High Rye features a mash bill of 60% rye aged in American oak barrels, and includes notable single malts that are central to the Johnnie Walker Black Label flavor profile, the company says.

Veso Inc. announced the debut of two, direct-to-consumer craft aperitifs: Vanilla Nightfall and Strawberry Solstice. Offering a refined way to elevate the drinking experience, the natural, low-proof aperitifs are made with locally sourced ingredients, the company notes.

Brew Dr. expanded its popular Uplift yerba mate product line with a new Sweet Mint flavor. Sweet Mint joins three other Uplift flavors: Mango Passionfruit, Blueberry Raspberry and Blood Orange Lemon.

Genki Forest released Genki Forest sparkling water in a 330-ml can in the U.S. market. With zero calories and zero sugar, Genki Forest delivers sweet, full-bodied and exotic flavors, the company says.

Elysian Brewing Co., a craft brewer within Anheuser Busch InBev, announced the debut of its new winter seasonal: Skalrok.

Angel’s Envy, a craft distiller with the Bacardi Ltd. portfolio, announced its limited-edition release: Angel’s Envy 2021 Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Port Wine Barrels.

In time for the holiday season, Duke & Dame announced the launch of its Salted Caramel Whiskey. With just 1 gram of sugar, Duke & Dame Salted Caramel is a blend of 100% corn whiskeys including two-year aged bourbon that was selected by master blenders, the company says. 

Suzie’s Brewery, a division of Barhyte Specialty Foods Inc., unveiled the Appletini, a new USDA certified organic beverage to its Loaded Hard Seltzer line.