Brew4U Brewing Co. in San Carlos, California has announced the release of a low-calorie, gluten-free hard seltzer called Craftie. More detail from the brewery are below.

SAN CARLOS, Calif. – Hard seltzers remarkably outsold traditional craft beer products over the past year. Because of the large market share taken by these beverages, brewers and brew masters must create new innovative products and compete with the big industry brands.

Popularity of hard seltzers proved not to change when data for the industry’s growth in 2019 surfaced. With 238% growth in dollar sales last year alone, projected volume of hard seltzers triple by 2023*.

A large portion of hard seltzer consumers converted from wine and spirits. Additionally, the younger population consistently asks for healthier variations of food and beverages, so logically, hard seltzers appealed to this sought-after demographic.

Since big beer and alcohol companies flood the market with versions of hard seltzers, smaller craft breweries keep up with consumer demands by taking their spin on the beverage.

After over 20 years of making award-winning craft beer and alternative beverages, Chris Garrett with Brew4U Brewing Company launches Craftie in San Carlos, California. He says, “I didn’t want to just make a hard seltzer like everyone else. With creativity and knowledge, I knew I could craft a more flavorful, health-conscious beverage with character.”

Southern Tier Brewing Co. in Lakewood, New York has announced a new cider line called Southern Tier Cider Works. More details can be found via a press release below.

LAKEWOOD, N.Y. – From beer to cider and beyond, the craft brewers at Southern Tier Brewing Company know no bounds when it comes to big flavor. Founders Phin and Sara DeMink along with the innovative brewers at Southern Tier have created a new line of refreshing and crisp ciders called Southern Tier Cider Works™.  Hitting shelves and taps this February, the line offers a variety of flavors including Unfiltered Apple, Rosé Hibiscus and Honey Ginger, in a range from dry to semi-sweet and hazy to bright at 5% ABV with nearly two-thirds less sugar than other cider brands. Each cider is a proud homage to the brewery’s Western New York roots, featuring real juice from Mayer Brothers, one of the oldest family-owned businesses in New York State. Naturally gluten free with no added sugar, the ciders also meet drinkers’ desire for something more consciously crafted.

Clausthaler, the 40-year-old German brewery known for its non-alcoholic beers, has announced that its non-alcoholic grapefruit beer is available in the U.S. More details from the brewery are below.

NORWALK, Connecticut -- Clausthaler, the pioneer in non-alcoholic malt beverages which has been producing award-winning non-alcoholic beer for 40 years, today announced an exciting and refreshing addition to its lineup - Clausthaler Grapefruit. 

Brewed in Germany and imported into the United States, Clausthaler Grapefruit is the first grapefruit flavored non-alcoholic blended beer available in the United States.  It features Clausthaler’s award-winning original beer blended with grapefruit drink with all-natural grapefruit juice for a delicious and refreshing alternative to other non-alcoholic beverage options currently available on the market.

According to recent industry data, the non-alcoholic beverage category is one of the fastest growing categories in beer - up 35% year-to-date.¹

Atlanta, GA – Lynn Davis, the founder, editor and publisher of The Beer Connoisseur has signed on as a judge for the upcoming the first annual Craft Beer Marketing Awards. The CMBAs are hosted in order to celebrate the best of beer marketing as well as the teams and individuals behind them.

Davis joins fellow judges Zane Lamprey, comedian, actor and writer known for Chug and Drinking Made Easy, Harry Schumacher, publisher and owner of Craft Business Daily, Jon Contino, creative director of branding agency CONTINO, and Ralph Steadman, the famous artist and illustrator most well known for his collaborations with Hunter S. Thompson and Flying Dog Brewery.

The awards field entrants in 30 categories ranging from Best Logo Design, Best Packaging Design and Best Can Design to Best Website Design, Best Merchandise Design and Best Use of Social Media. Both Packaging Design and Can Design feature “People’s Choice” sub-categories, which will be voted on by fans.

“There are hundreds of beer-tasting competitions in the U.S., but the Craft Beer Marketing Awards is the first-ever event in the U.S. that celebrates the amazing and creative work that breweries invest in their design, marketing and branding,” said Jim McCune, founder of the CBMAs.

Coronado Brewing Co. in San Diego, California has announced the first beer in its new Stout Series: Shaka Berry Pastry Stout, which features cocoa powder, vanilla beans, lactose, and a blend of blackberries and boysenberries. More details from the brewery are below.

Fulton Beer in Minneapolis, Minnesota has announced the release of its Fulton Sampler Vol. 4, which features a brand new oatmeal milk stout and a maibock. More details from the brewery are below.

If we've learned anything already in this new year it's that having options is a blessing. Whether it's this past weekend's Stupor Bowl, upcoming holiday gatherings (Valentines Beers anyone?), or just a sunny day as excuse to get outside- extraordinary lives thrive when there is room for some variety. And, coincidentally enough we just so happen to have the perfect Mixed 12 pack out now that's chocked-full of variety. Our Vol. 4 Sampler is comprised of Lonely Blonde, 300 Mosaic IPA, a Chocolate Oatmeal Milk Stout and our very first Maibock. A little something for everyone. We can certainly cheers to that.

Is it Spring yet? Wait, we don't care! We're bringing back everyone's favorite American Blonde Ale with a touch of grapefruit regardless of the season we're in. And, we're happy to report we're bringing it back full-time. Yep, we're going all year with this one and couldn't be happier about it. Just remember, it's not a fruit beer, it's a beer with fruit!

Southbound Brewing Co. in Savannah, Georgia has announced a new beer called Vic's Picks Volume One -- the first in a series. More details from the brewery are below on the beer and upcoming events.

Releasing this week!! Vic's Picks Volume One! A dank, juicy hazy IPA that you've been waiting for! 

SOUTHBOUND TAPROOM EVENTS THIS WEEK
$10 Pitchers Every Thursday
2/5 Taproom Hours
2/6 Thursday Trivia + Chazito's Latin Cuisine 
2/7 Taproom Hours
2/8 Find Your PURRfect Match | Cat Adoption Event w/ the Humane Soicety + Bowtie BBQ + A Special Brew

Trivia Thursday Feb. 6th @ 7:00 PM! Get your teams ready!! Chazito's Food Truck on site + $10 pitchers all night!​

Cat Adoption Event w/ The Humane Society for Greater Savannah. Bowtie BBQ on site + fruity pebbles brew! 

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