Costco quietly discontinues award-winning Kirkland item fans call 'one of the best' in the market
Costco is ending its long-standing partnership with Deschutes Brewery, leading to the discontinuation of its award-winning Kirkland Signature craft beer.
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Coverage from The Washington Beer Blog, Central Oregon Daily, VinePair, Inc.com, and Fox Business highlights the end of the co-branded partnership. Reports focus on the transition away from this specific craft beer offering.
It remains to be seen if Costco will replace the line with a new brewing partner or if the retailer will exit the craft beer category entirely. Coverage does not yet specify the exact date of final product depletion.
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Who reported it (7)
- Deschutes and Costco’s Co-Branded Kirkland Beers to be Discontinued Brewbound · 46d ago
- Costco Fans Are Already Mourning The Loss Of This Beloved Kirkland Product Southern Living · 46d ago
- Deschutes and Costco Are Breaking Up. Here’s What You Need to Know. The Washington Beer Blog · 46d ago
- Deschutes Brewery, Costco ending Kirkland Signature beer partnership, reports say Central Oregon Daily · 46d ago
- Costco to Discontinue Co-Branded Kirkland Beers, Ending Partnership With Deschutes VinePair · 46d ago
- Costco's $14 Craft Beer Won Industry Awards. Now the Retailer Is Quietly Discontinuing It for Good inc.com · 46d ago
- Costco quietly discontinues award-winning Kirkland item fans call 'one of the best' in the market Fox Business · 46d ago
Questions people are asking
Which companies are ending their partnership?
Costco and Deschutes Brewery are ending their collaboration on the Kirkland Signature beer line.
Is the beer still available for purchase?
The beer has been discontinued, though coverage does not specify current inventory status at individual locations.
Was the Kirkland Signature beer well-regarded?
Yes, reports indicate the product had received industry awards.
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