Distributors talk fresh beer and traveling safely on Sunday

Beer has a freshness date: Here’s how to spot it and what to know

Smart beer consumers know to check the date code on the can or bottle to determine its freshness. Often, that date can be found on the bottom of cans, on the side of bottles, or on the case itself. Not all breweries date code their beers, but the practice is becoming increasingly common as consumers become more focused on freshness, said Ed Friedland, former craft and specialty marketing manager at distributor Origlio Beverage.

Make plans to get home safely after the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is just days away and Dana Distributors is reminding people that whether you designate a driver, call a ride share service, or take public transportation, the important thing is that you – and those in your community – make it home from the festivities safely.

Can caffeinated seltzer do for soda what hard seltzer did for beer?

Seltzer transformed the beer industry last year and consumer preferences toward health and wellness may alter the direction of soda. Caffeinated seltzer, basically just water and caffeine, can be seen as a healthier version of energy drinks. Brewers are also getting in on the caffeine game. Pabst Brewing's Pabst Hard Coffee was introduced to acclaim, and other brewers, like Molson Coors' MillerCoors division, are creating their own variations.

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Beer has a freshness date: Here’s how to spot it and what to know

Make plans to get home safely after the Super Bowl

Can caffeinated seltzer do for soda what hard seltzer did for beer?