News, nuggets and longreads 20 June 2026: East of Ipswich

Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got desi pubs, bad news and pub crawls. First, news from the World Cup and from Boston that seems to confirm a Scottish stereotype: Devon Savage from Boston Beer which owns the Samuel Adams Taproom said the Tartan […] News, nuggets and longreads 20 June 2026: East of Ipswich originally posted at Boak & Bailey's Beer Blog

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Costco to Discontinue Co-Branded Kirkland Beers, Ending Partnership With Deschutes

After less than two years, Costco and Deschutes Brewery plan to discontinue their co-branded line of Kirkland Signature beers. Deschutes chief executive officer Peter Skrbek announced the change in a notice to distributors sent on July 1, Craft Business Daily reports. Production is set to be scaled back as soon as this month. The collaboration includes Kirkland Signature Helles Lager and Kirkland Signature Vintage Ale, which are expected to be gone from most Costco warehouse’s shelves by September or October. The big box store launched its partnership with Deschutes in December 2024, and it enjoyed a slew of accolades soon after. The article Costco to Discontinue Co-Branded Kirkland Beers, Ending Partnership With Deschutes appeared first on VinePair .

Champagne Rebounds In The U.S.

While the wine category overall continues to be challenged by moderation trends, lower disposable incomes, and heightened competition from other drinks categories, the Champagne segment has taken a step forward recently, although it hasn’t reattained the highs seen in the … Continue reading → The post Champagne Rebounds In The U.S. appeared first on Shanken News Daily .

Wine Spectator: A Napa Valley Phoenix?

When the 2020 Glass wildfire destroyed Cain Vineyard and Winery, it was unclear if it could ever rise from the ashes. It has taken six years, and the future still remains uncertain, but Cain is slowly recovering. Third Leaf Partners, … Continue reading → The post Wine Spectator: A Napa Valley Phoenix? appeared first on Shanken News Daily .

News, nuggets and longreads 20 June 2026: East of Ipswich

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Costco to Discontinue Co-Branded Kirkland Beers, Ending Partnership With Deschutes

Champagne Rebounds In The U.S.

Wine Spectator: A Napa Valley Phoenix?