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Canadian-based brewery Flying Monkeys has introduced into the U.S. market The Flying Monkeys IPA Box Set. This is a four-pack box of never-released IPAs, featuring:  Squishy Marshmallow IPA (6.4% ABV) Meep-Morp High-Density Hop-Charged IPA (6.7% ABV) Gloop Breakfast...

New from Call Family Distillers, The Reverend Sour Mash Whiskey is meant to recognize a part of Tennessee distilling history. The Reverend Daniel Houston Call was a 19th-century preacher, farmer, grocer and distiller. As a...

Whipshots, the vodka-infused whipped cream from Starco Brands and global icon Cardi B, has launched a limited-edition Strawberry flavor in time for Valentine’s Day. Strawberry Whipshots will be available online and in select retail...

The latest celebrity-launched spirits brand is Crossfire Hurricane Rum from the Rolling Stones. The name is inspired by the opening lyric of their song "Jumpin’ Jack Flash."  The Rolling Stones say of the new venture, “We’re...

Designed as fully traceable from farm to glass, Islay Barley 2014 matured in a combination of first fill bourbon casks, sherry butts and second fill wine casks. Islay Barley 2014 was distilled from barley grown...

Oskar Blues has expanded upon its beer brands with higher-ABV and larger-format takes: the recently rebranded Dale’s Double IPA (9.0% ABV) and Imperial Hazy Blues IPA (9.5% ABV). Earlier this year, Dale’s Double IPA underwent...

Tröegs Independent Brewing has announced the release of its once-a-year seasonal, Nugget Nectar. Dry-hopped, this Imperial Amber Ale is meant to celebrate the arrival of “fresh-off-the-bine” Nugget hops from the brewery's annual trek to the...

Optimist Drinks, a Los Angeles-based non-alcoholic beverage company, has launched the first of its first ready-to-drink offering: the Cali Spritz. After over two years of research and development, the result is a collection of...

Joseph Carr, the vintner and founder of Josh Cellars Wines, and winemaker Jean Hoefliger have introduced Force & Grace, a portfolio of wines in the tradition of terroir-driven California winemaking. Hoefliger's approach to winemaking is customized for every...

New for 2024, Seagram’s Escapes Refreshers offers consumers a flavored malt beverage option sweetened with cane sugar and real fruit juice. Launching in 15 inaugural markets as a tropical series, Seagram’s Escapes Refreshers will feature...