Boston-based The Boston Beer Co. Inc. and Dogfish Head Brewery announced that the companies have signed a definitive merger agreement, bringing together two pioneering independent craft breweries. 

Angry Orchard introduced its newest flavored hard cider: Angry Orchard Rosé. 

The Boston Beer Co., Boston, announced that it has selected Dave Burwick to succeed Martin Roper as president and chief executive officer (CEO). It is expected that Burwick will assume the role during the second quarter, the company says. Jim Koch will continue in his role as founder and chairman.

The Boston Beer Co. Inc., Boston, announced that Martin Roper, president and chief executive officer (CEO), plans to retire in 2018 after leading the company for more than 17 years. The Board of Directors has created a search committee and retained Korn Ferry to assist in identifying and evaluating the best candidates to succeed Roper as CEO, the company says.

To meet increasing popularity and demand on the heels of its April launch in select major cities, Truly Spiked & Sparkling, a brand of Boston-based The Boston Beer Co., announced its new spiked sparkling water has expanded distribution.

The Boston Beer Co.’s Twisted Tea Brewing Co. added Twisted Tea Bourbon Barrel to its lineup of hard iced teas. 

After experimenting with countless iterations and test batches in the nano-brewery at the Sam Adams Boston Brewery, the brewers at Boston-based The Boston Beer Co. announced the release of the first three brews from the Samuel Adams Nitro Project: Nitro White Ale, Nitro IPA and Nitro Coffee Stout.

Three cities in Maryland recently named October “Shore Craft Beer and Hard Cider Month.” One of them in Ocean City, also hosted a Shore Craft Beer Festival, which took place Oct. 24 and featured local brewers, according to the Caroline Times Record.

The Boston Beer Co. introduced Angry Orchard Stone Dry to the line of Angry Orchard hard ciders.