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The beermaker is releasing 12-packs of three new flavors in late October, featuring beers developed by its brewers in St. Louis, Los Angeles and Williamsburg, VA. Each of the company's 12 breweries competed in a contest to have their flavors (named after each brewery's zip code) featured in the new case, and the three winners were chosen by consumer tastings throughout the summer.

Heineken is unveiling a new taller bottle that has a longer, narrower neck than the Dutch lager's old bottle.

The state's legislature is seeking an audit against former director Earl Dorius, who is accused of accepting improper gifts. His supervisor, Dennis Kellen, was investigated for similar incidents last year.

Enforcement of statutes regarding how much alcohol can legally be purchased and transported across state lines continues to be an issue, especially since privatization took hold in Washington earlier this year.

Greece is looking to capture some of the global wine market by planting more international varietals and promoting its best wines overseas.

Italian drinks company Campari on Sept. 3 said it would buy a controlling stake in Jamaican rum maker Lascelles de Mercado & Co. for $414.7 million.

Goose Island Beer, which Anheuser-Busch InBev bought in 2011, will soon be available in all 50 states. The Chiacgo-area beer will continue to be brewed in its original location.

The wine industry is maintaining its upswing: According to the Beverage Information Group's recently released 2012 Wine Handbook, wine consumption gained 3.0% to reach 312.4 million 9-liter cases in 2011.

The son of the company's founder passed away on Friday. He was born in 1945. Details regarding his funeral and an upcoming tribute to him will be forthcoming from the company.

The hard cider comeback in America is making headway, as Heineken announces that it's buying the U.S rights to the Strongbow cider brand.