Michigan Law Expands Availability of Spirit Based Canned Cocktails
The party just got a little harder in Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a package of bills into law that will allow Michigan distillers to produce stronger canned cocktails, while lowering the tax burden on consumers.
Sierra Nevada Releases 100 Calorie Hard Kombucha
The two lower calorie options have an ABV of 4%, while the flavors in the standard line all have an ABV of 7%. The 100 calorie flavors are packaged in standard-shaped cans while the original line is packaged in skinny cans. All options are natural, vegan-friendly, certified organic and gluten free.
Canned Cocktails Gain Traction via DTC
Post Meridiem canned cocktails can now be in your hands in 33 states. With a line up of five premium ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, the Atlanta-based brand is challenging consumers to BYOB (Be Your Own Bartender).
Take a Flavor Trip on National Wine Day
National Wine Day is coming up on May 25. Looking for a refreshingly light way to celebrate? Try the new Flavor Trip craft canned wine spritzers from Round Barn.
First Look: Bud Light Seltzer Frozen Icicles
Anheuser-Busch (NYSE: BUD) is releasing Bud Light Seltzer Frozen Icicles to retailers in the coming weeks, just in time for hot summer days at the pools, beaches, and lakes.
Sonic Releases Hard Seltzer Broadly — Except at their Restaurants
Sonic Drive-In restaurants will not sell hard seltzer, in spite of releasing the branded beverage alcohol on May 18 at retail outlets. Initial distribution is limited to certain Oklahoma retailers, including Casey’s, Costco, Homeland, Reasor’s, Sprout’s, Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods.
Molson Coors Boosts Hard Seltzer in Canada
Molson Coors (NYSE: TAP) is investing $100 million in Canadian operations to ramp up production capability for hard seltzer. The investment will more than quadruple capacity.
Lunar is Asian Americana in a Can
Lunar hard seltzer is the first hard seltzer to use MSG, but its connections with Asian American culture runs much deeper. Founded in New York City by Sean Ro and Kevin Wong, Lunar is a brand born during the pandemic and rapidly gaining national attention.
A-B InBev Won’t Let Go of Suit Over Corona Hard Seltzer Rights
Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) through its Groupo Modelo unit, responded Monday in arguments over the rights of Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) to sell Corona Hard Seltzer in the United States.
Proof Point Officially Launches
Molson Coors (NYSE: TAP) issued a statement this morning about the official launch of its new Proof Point ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktails. The new beverage is another extension of the big brewer's Beyond Beer category.
