Massachusetts Beverage Business

GOSLING’S DARK‘N STORMY - A blend of Gosling’s Black Seal Rum and Gosling’s Stormy Ginger Beer, the national drink of Bermuda is now available in ready-to-drink cans.  For the off-premise, special Storm Warning displays are being offered that read: “Things could get wild”.  Available in 4-packs from United Liquors.  [...] Read More »

CRABBIE’S ALCOHOLIC GINGER BEER - Imported from the UK, this release contains real ginger and a blend of spices from Asia.  For a minimum of 6 weeks, the ginger is infused through a traditional steeping process.  Blended with malt, hops and other natural flavors, it has a spicy yet refreshing taste.  Suggested retail is $3.99 for a single 16.9-ounce can and $9.99 for a 4-pack of 11.2-ounce cans.  Available from Craft Brewers Guild, L.Knife & [...] Read More »

NARRAGANSETT CREAM ALE - The latest release from Narragansett, this session brew is a throwback to Pre-Prohibition cream ales but with a slightly hoppier flavor.  It’s made with 2-row pale, Munich, Vienna and Cara malts, Columbus hops for bittering, and Willamette hops for aroma.  Bright gold, it is flavorful and light with a clean, crisp finish.  Available on draft and in 16-ounce Tallboy cans from Atlas Distributing, Burke Distributing, Colonial Wholesale Beverage, Commercial Distributing, and [...] Read More »

LEINENKUGEL’S SUMMER SHANDY - Now available, this seasonal summer Shandy from Leinenkugel is a blend of select malted wheat and barley, lemonade flavor and Wisconsin honey.  It has a tangy character with malty undertones of hops and a tart lemonade flavor.  Suggested retail is $6.99 to $7.99 per 6-pack.  Also available in 12-pack 12-ounce cans, 12-pack bottles and on draft from Atlas Distributing, Burke Distributing, Colonial Wholesale Distributing, Commercial Distributing Company, and Merrimack Valley Distributing. [...] Read More »