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30 Workers Laid Off Following New Belgium and Bell’s Merger

30 Workers Laid Off Following New Belgium and Bell’s Merger

About 30 employees have been let go following the integration of the Bell’s Brewery organization into New Belgium after the latter’s parent company, Kirin-owned Lion Little World Beverages, acquired the former last fall. The layoffs amounted to less than 3% of New Belgium and Bell’s combined workforce.

Sloop Brewing Co. Awarded $975,000 in ESD Grants

Sloop Brewing Co. was awarded a $650,000 Empire State Development grant and a $325,000 Excelsior Job Program tax credit to help fund the expansion of their East Fishkill facility, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul on April 4.

Athletic Brewing Releases Limited-Edition Beer in Collaboration with JUSTIN’S Nut Butter

Athletic Brewing, the leading non-alcoholic craft brewer and recently named as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies in 2022, is once again releasing a limited edition peanut butter porter-style brew in collaboration with Justin’s, called Nature Nut, this April as part of their Trail Mix Pack ahead of Earth Day.

Seismic Takes Antitrust Case Against DBI, Reyes to Federal Court, Alleges Attempt to Maintain California Beer Distribution Monopoly

Seismic Takes Antitrust Case Against DBI, Reyes to Federal Court, Alleges Attempt to Maintain California Beer Distribution Monopoly

After a state court largely rejected its claims earlier this year, Seismic Brewing Company has now filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against DBI Beverage, Reyes Holdings and Reyes subsidiary Harbor Distributing, alleging the beer distributor attempted to maintain a monopoly of California’s beer distribution market.

Second Chance Beer Company Debuts New Lager

Second Chance Beer Company has been busy brewing their latest creation – Buddy – a crushable American lager with a crisp, refreshing finish.