First Beverage Group today announced that John Sheldon has joined its team as president of First Beverage Financial, the company’s investment banking division. Mr. Sheldon, who most recently was managing director of the consumer products and services group of Peter J. Solomon Company (PJSC), brings 33 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings and strategic partnerships. Mr. Sheldon will be based in New York City.
Breakthru Beverage Group is pleased to announce the key members of its leadership team who will oversee the company’s sales and commercial efforts. This team brings experience and market-based successes from legacy Charmer Sunbelt and Wirtz Beverage operations. All will report directly to CEO Greg Baird and will drive an integrated approach to sales and commercial strategy across the US.
Shebeen Brewing Company is kicking off the New Year with the release of one of its most popular seasonal beers, JavaPig Stout—the newest addition to the brewery’s can lineup. Made in Connecticut using locally roasted coffee and bacon, JavaPig is the brewers’ take on a traditional dry stout kicked up a notch in true Shebeen fashion.
Founders Expands Warehouse Operations, Adds Second Brewery; Schlafly Bottleworks Plans to Double Capacity at Maplewood Facility; New Delivery Service Aims to Become “Pandora” for Craft Beer Enthusiasts; India’s Bira 91 Gets Venture Backing from Sequoia Capital; ABI Pares Down Bidder List for Peroni and Grolsch
North American Breweries is continuing to strengthen its roster with seasoned craft executives. Tom Cardella, the former CEO Tenth & Blake, who retired from the beer business in 2014, has joined the NAB board of directors.
The Bud Light Party steps onto the national stage today with a mission to unite modern beer drinkers. The new campaign from America’s most inclusive beer brand will celebrate bringing people together – for fun – over a beer. The Bud Light Party is the first campaign to bring to life Bud Light’s new “Raise One to Right Now” tagline, designed to provide a unique and light-hearted Bud Light perspective on timely cultural moments – starting with Super Bowl 50.
Former Kona Brewing President Mattson Davis has launched his own consulting firm, Ulu Development, a name that pays homage to the breadfruit plant that grows abundantly on the Hawaiian Islands. With a focus on assisting startup food and beverage companies, the firm’s goal is to coach business owners in the areas of entrepreneurship, brand development, go-to-market strategies, creative partnerships and even long-term succession planning, Davis said.
Emerging from winter’s cold into sunny spring is Emergent White IPA. Orange peel contributes a bright, citrus flavor complemented by a subtle spiciness from the coriander and Belgian yeast. There is a silver lining to the cold, who’s excited for Stout Month? Our Bogged Down Cranberry Stout will be representing Boulder Beer this year at the Mountain Sun pub and breweries!
Short’s Brewing Company of Bellaire, MI announces distribution of the 5,000th batch of beer brewed and packaged at their Elk Rapids, MI production facility. Appropriately named “Batch 5000,” Short’s 5,000th batch of beer is a Triple India Pale Ale packaged in 22oz bottles. This special beer will be distributed in very limited quantities statewide by Short’s longtime distributor, Imperial Beverage.
The newest release is a seasonal beer, brewed for the spring and fall months. Tranquil Eyes is a Scotch Style Ale and is brewed as a Wee Heavy, or Strong Scotch Ale.
On Friday, January 22 at 5 PM, Spangalang Brewery (one of Denver’s most revered new microbreweries) is tapping a new beer in advance of the upcoming AFC Championship game this Sunday in Denver. Orange Crushsicle is a fast-finishing, super-quaffable session beer (of just 4.3%) taken to championship heights by additions of orange juice, bitter and sweet orange peel, and a dose of vanilla.
Iron Horse Brewery produces a beer you may have heard of that will be available in six pack 12oz cans spring of 2016. Quilter’s Irish Death is already available in 22oz bottles and draught but this will mark the first time the flagship beer will be produced in cans.
Branchline Brewing Company is excited to announce the launch of three new year-round six packs. Branchline Shady Oak Blonde Ale (6.4%ABV), Woodcutter Rye IPA (6.2% ABV), and Dark Territory Oatmeal Stout (6.3% ABV) are the next steps in moving all core brands to cans.
New York craft beverage producers could have an easier time getting their products in the hands of consumers if Gov. Andrew Cuomo gets his way this year. Noting the success of New York’s growing craft beverage industry in his annual State of the State address last Wednesday, Gov. Cuomo listed the need for new regulations as a top priority in 2016.
