Craft beer industry news.
Dogfish Head, the 14th largest U.S. craft brewing company according to trade group the Brewers Association (BA), has officially added another territory to its growing distribution footprint. The Delaware-based craft brewery said Monday that it would begin shipping its full portfolio of beers to Oklahoma this month, confirming a mid-April report from Tulsa World.
Film Electronics ASA (“Thinfilm”) (OSE: THIN), a global leader in NFC (near field communication) mobile marketing and smart product solutions, today announced a partnership with Oskar Blues Brewery. Through the collaboration, Oskar Blues will integrate Thinfilm’s technology into beer coasters distributed nationwide, enabling a direct mobile connection with consumers through the simple tap of a smartphone.
Farlie Turner & Co. (“Farlie Turner”), a leading investment bank serving middle market companies, is pleased to announce the recapitalization of The Bruery LLC (“The Bruery”) by Castanea Partners, a private equity firm based in Newton, Massachusetts
Finest Made Ales is pleased to announce that it has signed an exclusive statewide distribution agreement with Young’s Market Company in California.
To honor LGBTQ Pride, HOTLIPS Pizza + Soda and Everybody’s Brewing join in collaboration, and present PRIDE PA.
The addition of Scorched Earth Brewing Company, Like Minds Brewing, and Lake Brothers Beer Co, reflects Louis Glunz Beer, Inc.’s mission to add blossoming local breweries to its diverse collection of craft, domestic, and import brewing partners.
Among the offerings on tap at Kellogg Community College’s Community Gala Celebration event June 3 will be a brand new craft beer brewed locally to celebrate the College’s 60th anniversary.
Maui Brewing Company’s Brewmaster, Kim Brisson-Lutz, said they used 75 pounds, or 3 pounds per barrel, of Hemp Hearts from Manitoba Harvest Foods to brew the Extra Special Bitter-style beer.
Heineken is proud to unveil its exclusive, limited-edition aluminum bottles available only in select cities. This durable and chic packaging is perfect for social spaces like rooftop bars, patios, and pool areas, its label design celebrates each city’s unique culture and geography, and the iconic red star and signature green ensure Heineken brand recognition.
Nine PinCider Works, New York’s first farm cidery, has announced the release of PeachTea cider in 12 oz. cans, its collaboration with Guilderland, N.Y.-based Shortand Stout Tea Co.
Lilypad, the #1 platform for beverage sales teams, announced the partnership of its 100th client.
Saddle Creek Logistics Services (www.sclogistics.com) announced today the company’s CEO succession plan. Mark Cabrera, Saddle Creek’s current senior vice president and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will take on the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) in anticipation of succeeding current CEO Cliff Otto upon his retirement.
Southern California’s Cismontane Brewing Company today announced that it has acquired the brewing equipment assets of distressed Poway, Calif.-based Lightning Brewery in a transaction that will not include the rights to the Lightning brand or its tasting room. In a conversation with Brewbound, Cismontane Brewing CEO Evan Weinberg described Lightning Brewery as a struggling entity on the verge of bankruptcy and said he intends to accept offers for the acquired brewing equipment or resell the entire brewery as a turnkey operation.
To kick off the Colorado summer, River North Brewery has released a mixed 12-pack of its four flagship beers in 12-ounce cans.
