D.G. Yuengling & Son in Pottsville, Pennsylvania has announced that its newest "next generation of light beers" Yuengling FLIGHT, will be made available in 16-ounce cans for the summer. Full details on the beer from the brewery are below.

POTTSVILLE, Pa. – D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery^®, announced today the launch of FLIGHT by Yuengling, a new upscale light beer designed to elevate the drinking experience for consumers who want more from their beer. Born from six generations of brewing expertise, FLIGHT by Yuengling is the Next Generation of Light Beer^TM that will bring even better taste, with a low carbs and calories, to the refreshment category.

Yuengling is “Raising the Bar” by pouring more than 190 years of brewing expertise into crafting and redefining what consumers deserve in an upscale light beer. With 2.6 grams of carbs, 95 calories, and 4.2% ABV, FLIGHT by Yuengling is a crisp, easy-to-drink beer that will complement the brewery’s existing portfolio of brands.

Precision Fermentation in Durham, North Carolina, a leading biochemistry technology solutions provider, has announced its new COO: Joe Procopio, who previously worked for vehicle care and maintenance company Spiffy. Full details from Precision Fermentation are below.

DURHAM, N.C., July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Precision Fermentation, a leading biochemistry technology solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Joe Procopio as Chief Operating Officer. He was most recently Chief Product Officer for on-demand vehicle care and maintenance company, Spiffy, where his product and growth leadership resulted in several successful new lines of business, multiple new product launches, and significant market expansion. His portfolio also includes the acquisition of Automated Insights by Vista Equity Partners in 2015 and the acquisition of ExitEvent by Capitol Broadcasting Corporation in 2013.

At Precision Fermentation, Procopio will focus on the expansion of the BrewMonitor® product line and strategies to increase the company's reach, both within the craft beer industry and beyond. Co-founder and current COO Daniel Kulenic will transition to the role of Chief People Officer, where he will head human resources and customer success.

Short's Brewing Co. in Elk Rapids, Michigan has announced that is has expanded its distribution, which includes Starcut Ciders and Beaches Hard Seltzer, into the state of New York. Full details are below.

Elk Rapids, Mich. – Short’s Brewing Co along with Starcut Ciders, and Beaches Hard Seltzer,​ is now available in New York City and Long Island for purchase. Distributed by S.K.I Beer Distributors, based out of Brooklyn,​ New York is the tenth state to receive shipments of the​ Northern Michigan brands. 

Founded in 1987 by Ralph Mauriello and Charlie Yim, S.K.I. Beer has grown from 10​ employees to over 250. They pride themselves on a hands-on approach to sales and their deep relationships with accounts in their region.

“The S.K.I. approach to brand building and their deep knowledge of New York and the surrounding boroughs was what initially sparked our interest in partnering with their team, as well as their focus on craft brands.” Said Pauline Knighton-Prueter, CSO at Short’s. “The SKI leadership team is enthusiastic, focused, and well organized. East coast distribution is new for us, but we are in good hands with the SKI team and we are ready for this adventure!”

At first, the plan is to release flagship products to market, and bring in specialty and seasonal beers and ciders over time.