Beer Industry News, Insights, Jobs, & Events
CBC Keynote Speaker Will Guidara Encourages Brewers to Evaluate & Elevate Consumer Touchpoints
Now may be the time to invest in mints or hot dogs, as sales could rise following Monday’s Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) keynote address by hospitality expert Will Guidara.
Circana Weekly Scans: Bev-Alc Dollars -1.9%; Beer Category Outperforms at -1.2%
Total beverage-alcohol off-premise dollar sales declined 1.9% year-over-year (YoY), to $1.354 billion, in the week ending April 12, according to market research firm Circana’s latest weekly report.
Stone Brewing Sold to Firestone Walker and Duvel USA
Firestone Walker and Duvel USA have inked a “definitive agreement” to acquire the Stone Brewing brand from Sapporo USA.
Run The Jewels’ Juice Runners Lands $2M For Expansion
The ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail from Hip-Hop duo Run The Jewels has closed a $2 million seed round.
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NBWA/Fintech Q1 Update: Are High Gas Prices Good For Beer?
Rising gas prices may be bad for consumers’ wallets, but increased costs and their impact on shopping habits may actually be good for the beer industry, according to National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) chief economist and VP of analytics Lester Jones.
Proposed Hemp Bev Bill Allows States To Opt Out Of November Ban
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) proposed legislation last week that would allow states to respectively determine the future of hemp-based product sales within their own borders.
Brewers Association Reimagines 2026 CBC for Post-Boom Years, Sets Stage for Mature Market
The 2026 edition of the Brewers Association’s Craft Brewers Conference (in Philadelphia (April 20-22) arrives amid turbulence for the trade association’s membership and an evolution of its marquee event. The craft brewing industry has now recorded three consecutive years of declines as craft brewers fight for relevance in a crowded total beverage marketplace.
Insider’s Week in Beer: PBR’s Curious Pickle Tradition
Now, what I’ve never seen in my decades of sitting in dive bars … is someone sticking a pickle spear into a beer. But, the folks at PABST are apparently swearing that’s a thing in the PR push for its new PBR x Grillo’s Pickle Beer collab.
Press Clips: Gambrinus/Trumer Layoffs, Ash & Elm Distro Expansion, Harpoon Bets on Boston & More
Check out news items initially reported in the Brewbound Insider Newsletter April 16-17, including headlines from Gambrinus, Numerator, Ash & Elm, Harpoon and more.
CBC 2026 Pre-Conference Reading List
Headed to Philadelphia in the next few days for the 2026 Craft Brewers Conference (CBC)? We’ve compiled a list of the top Brewbound stories and podcast episodes attendees should revisit ahead of the Brewers Association’s (BA) big event.
CBC 2026 Must-Hit Sessions: Taproom Profitability, Effective Marketing, Scaling for Distributing and Winning in Chains
The 2026 Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) is just days away. This year’s CBC may be shorter than previous incarnations, but it’s still a packed three days of education, networking and deal seeking. Beyond the main stage presentation, there are plenty of education sessions that should be on your radar. Here are 10 sessions that caught our attention.
21st Amendment Brand Acquired by Evil Genius; Relaunches Distribution
Philadelphia’s Evil Genius Beer Co. has acquired the 21st Amendment (21A) brand, reviving its offerings after the 25-year-old San Francisco brewery shut down last year.
BERO Lands in Walmart, Kroger and Publix Stores Nationwide
Non-alcoholic (NA) beer brand BERO has secured placements at major off-premise retailers, giving it nationwide presence at brick-and-mortar stores. BERO, which was co-founded by A-list actor Tom Holland and CEO John Herman, has rolled out at Kroger, Publix and Walmart, the company announced. “These expansions represent an exciting moment for BERO and the category as… Read more »
New on Shelves: RTDs from SunnyD, Post Meridiem, Vodkade and Rancho La Gloria
In the latest RTD news, SunnyD brings back “purple stuff,” Chandon takes a six-year swing at reinventing the spritz and espresso martinis go decaf.