Bend, Oregon’s Deschutes Brewing was one of the last large independent craft breweries without Florida distribution. As of July 2024, cans and kegs of Deschutes’ offerings have been spotted at bars, pubs, and bottle shops around the state, but no official word from Deschutes Brewing or any distributor had been issued. Florida Beer News reached out to the brewery for more information.
Press Release: The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to advocating for small and independent American craft brewers—today announced the retirement of president and CEO Bob Pease. After 32 years with the Brewers Association, Pease will step down in early 2025 once his successor is in place.
The 120th day of the year (Monday, April 29) is upon us, and at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, that’s considered a holiday! To celebrate “120 Day”, Dogfish Head announces the annual return of its fan-favorite 120 Minute IPA, and unveils its all-new beer packaging artwork, complete with brighter, more eye-catching graphics and a bigger, bolder “shark-and-shield” logo.
Press Release: The World Beer Cup (WBC), the largest beer competition in the world hosted by the Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American craft brewers—honored the best beers in 110 categories covering 172 different beer styles (including all subcategories).
Press Release: SweetWater Brewing Company (“SweetWater Brewing” or “SweetWater”), the largest craft brewer in the Southeast and a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc., (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), today announced a design refresh to make the Sweetwater brand more impactful, cohesive, and memorable to consumers. SweetWater’s updated portfolio of beers is available now across the Southeast and in select national markets.
Having beer available in a major retailer is a big deal for any brewery. Looking back through the archives of Florida’s breweries, it is usually an occasion for celebration when cans or bottles are first available in a grocery store like Publix or Winn-Dixie.
Press Release — The Boston Beer Company, makers of Samuel Adams, Twisted Tea, Truly Hard Seltzer, Angry Orchard and Dogfish Head, debuts a new first-of-its-kind non-alcoholic beverage with General Admission (<0.5% ABV). An exceptionally refreshing non-alcoholic fruit brew, General Admission combines the flavor attributes of a non-alcoholic beer and a fruited seltzer water to create the ultimate sober-centric sipper. Designed for drinkers that want to limit their alcohol intake, but certainly not their fun, General Admission is available in four deliciously fruit-forward flavors – Lemon-Lime, Orange Ovation, Grapefruit Groove and Raspberry Remix.