Due to COVID-19, the independent craft beer market is seeing product volume declines of around 8 percent. Yet, craft brewers have been able to invest in new platforms and modes of selling. Those utilizing eCommerce and offering enhanced to-go offerings and food are reinventing themselves to drive growth.
Hard seltzer brand available in 4 natural fruit flavors
Seattle-based Talking Rain Beverage Co. announced the national release of Sparkling Ice Spiked, a full-flavored hard seltzer with 4 percent alcohol, zero sugar, 1 gram of carbs, 80 calories, and is gluten free.
Move aligns US with international packaging design
Asahi Super Dry, a brand of Asahi Beer USA, Torrance, Calif., will launch new packaging for the first time in 15 years in the U.S. market. The upgraded packaging gives the brand a globally consistent visual identity, with its sleek black and silver premium branding, the company says.
Limited-edition release coincides with virtual concert announcement
Just in time for winter, Twelve5 Beverage Co., Neenah, Wis., released REBEL Peppermint Mocha Hard Latte, which combines a creamy blend of Colombian coffee, chocolatey cocoa, real peppermint and alcohol, the company says.
Limited-edition cider made in support of nonprofit Empowerment Plan
Blake's Hard Cider (BHC), Armada, Mich., is pledging to spread cheer and warmth this winter as it announces the return of its limited-edition Kinder Cider, Saint Cheri, made in support of the Detroit-based, national nonprofit Empowerment Plan.
House decorated in Budweiser cans gets endless “cold ones”
A house decorated almost entirely with Budweiser cans recently sold, and Budweiser has agreed to keep the fridge there stocked with its beer as long as the owner preserves the decor.