The Kraken Rum Co. announced its entry into the ready-to-drink (RTD) category with the release of three new canned cocktails: Kraken & Cola, Kraken Rum Punch and Kraken & Ginger Beer. 

Reed’s Inc. announced the launch of its Reed’s Zero Sugar Classic Mule, available at select Costco Wholesale locations in the Southeast. 

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.

Q Mixers, Brooklyn, N.Y., announced the launch of its newest innovation: Tropical Ginger Beer. After a year of measurable growth and strong retail performance from its classic Ginger Beer and Hibiscus Ginger Beer variation, the carbonated mixer brand is fueling its innovation pipeline with this tropical twist on the classic flavor, it notes.

Reed’s Inc., Norwalk, Conn., announced the launch of its flagship Extra Ginger Beer in 12-ounce cans led by the expansion into more than 1,600 Walmart Mixer Sets, marking a secondary shelf placement for Reed’s.

The Good Root Goodies Inc. has launched Ginsation Ginger Beverage.

Regatta Craft Mixers, Locust Valley, N.Y., is proud to announce the brand has signed as the official craft mixer of New York Yacht Club American Magic, an official challenger for the 36th America’s Cup.

TrueRoots Brewing Co. launched TrueRoots Ginger Beer, a ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage made from cold-pressed ginger and fresh lime juice. 

Q Mixers launched two new mixer flavors: Light Tonic and Light Ginger Beer.

Regatta launched its self-titled line of premium craft mixers in five flavors: Class Bermuda Stone Ginger Beer, Dry Citrus Sparkling Tonic, Royal Oak Ginger Ale, Pacific Sea Salt Club Soda and Light Ginger Beer.