Costco quietly discontinues award-winning Kirkland item fans call 'one of the best' in the market
Costco is ending its partnership with Deschutes Brewery to discontinue a series of award-winning Kirkland Signature craft beers.
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Costco is quietly discontinuing its co-branded Kirkland Signature beers. This move marks the end of the retailer's partnership with Deschutes Brewery.
Coverage from Inc.com, VinePair, and Fox Business emphasizes that the affected product was a $14 craft beer that had won industry awards and was praised by fans as one of the best in the market. The Washington Beer Blog and Central Oregon Daily also report on the separation between the two companies.
Future updates will likely focus on the availability of the remaining stock and whether Costco intends to replace the Deschutes partnership with another brewery.
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Quick answers
Which brewery was Costco partnering with?
Costco was partnering with Deschutes Brewery.
What was the price of the craft beer mentioned in reports?
The craft beer was priced at $14.
Why is this item trending?
The award-winning Kirkland item is being discontinued for good.
Coverage (5)
- Deschutes and Costco Are Breaking Up. Here’s What You Need to Know. The Washington Beer Blog · 4h ago
- Deschutes Brewery, Costco ending Kirkland Signature beer partnership, reports say Central Oregon Daily · 4h ago
- Costco's $14 Craft Beer Won Industry Awards. Now the Retailer Is Quietly Discontinuing It for Good inc.com · 4h ago
- Costco to Discontinue Co-Branded Kirkland Beers, Ending Partnership With Deschutes VinePair · 4h ago
- Costco quietly discontinues award-winning Kirkland item fans call 'one of the best' in the market Fox Business · 4h ago
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