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In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Gordon Biersch Brewing Co. has revived its first beer: Dunkles unfiltered dark lager.

Peroni Nastro Azzurro, an Italian beer brand of London-based SABMiller plc, is teaming up with AIDS charity (Red) as the official beer of Eat (Red). Drink (Red). Save Lives. The new (Red) campaign, which runs through June 10, is led by chef Mario Batali and butcher and meat purveyor Pat LaFrieda to raise money and awareness to fight AIDS. Peroni will provide support at a number of participating restaurants and bars across the country during the campaign.

Narragansett Brewing Co. introduced the second release in its “Hi Neighbor Mash-Up” series: Narragansett Del’s Shandy.

Goose Island Beer Co., a part of Anheuser-Busch,  launched the second of three new beers as part of its Imperial Series: The Ogden.

Corona Extra, brewed, marketed and supplied by Constellation Brands' Beer Division in the United States, kicked off its first-ever bilingual and multicultural summer campaign on May 6 with the launch of “Fill Your Summer.” The 360-degree marketing initiative aims to solidify the brand’s place as the go-to beer for summer by focusing on a single idea that is relevant to both Hispanic and general market consumers: the idea that Corona turns an ordinary summer moment into something extra, according to the brand.

Anheuser-Busch, the U.S. arm of Anheuser-Busch InBev, released its first wholly new brand in eight years: Johnny Appleseed Hard Apple Cider.

In February, The Coca-Cola Co. and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc., now known as Keurig Green Mountain, announced plans to develop a new at-home beverage system called the Keurig Cold that would enable consumers to make their own Coca-Cola branded drinks at home.

White Plains, N.Y.-based Heineken USA unveiled the details of its “Open Your Summer” program, which is designed to reward consumers and build on the excitement of summer’s celebrations.

The Boston Beer Co. added a new, year-round specialty hard cider to its Angry Orchard Cider House Collection: The Muse.

The Innis & Gunn Brewing Co. Ltd. released its first India Pale Ale: Innis & Gunn Toasted Oak IPA.