Craft beer industry news.
In light of disappointing third quarter earnings results, Anheuser-Busch InBev has laid off an undisclosed number of U.S. employees, according to Market Watch. The cuts include salaried positions in a number of divisions, the report adds, from marketing, procurement, sales, and brewery operations. While the specific number of layoffs is unknown, one person close to the matter estimated it could be in the hundreds.
Craft beer fans can look forward to a revamped Flagship Series lineup from Ninkasi Brewing Company starting January 2015, featuring new additions paired with steadfast favorites.
The Ipswich Ale Brewery is excited to announce the hire of two employees in the wake of their recent brewery expansion.
For the fourth year in a row, Lakefront Brewery, Inc. celebrates the return of the notorious holiday shopping season with its “Black Friday” event, featuring a limited-edition beer. The exclusive brew, Black FridayÔäó Imperial Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels, will be available only at the brewery and only for one day.
During last week’s Beer Marketer’s Insights conference in New York City, a pair of top-10 craft brewery founders took the stage to discuss category growth, brewery expansion plans and category trends, among other top-of-mind issues. Deschutes Brewery founder Gary Fish and Brooklyn Brewery founder Steve Hindy joined the conversation, moderated by Beer Marketer’s Insights president Benj Steinman.
On Black Friday, November 28th, Hangar 24 Craft Brewery will release a re-invention of their Chandelle, a bracingly sour blonde ale infused with 850lbs of Golden Sweet apricots.
Today, Anchor Brewing Company and the Chris Robinson Brotherhood announce the limited release of Brotherhood Steam Beer in cans and on draught.
The Coca-Cola Company today announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Reyes Holdings, granting the wholesaler the distribution rights for Coke products in the Chicago area. In today’s statement, Coke confirmed that Reyes, via its newly established “Great Lakes Coca-Cola Distribution L.L.C.” arm, would “dedicate all of the company’s sales and distribution activities on servicing the Coca-Cola brands.”
No-Li Brewhouse continues to bring Spokane-Style innovation to the Pacific Northwest with its newest Barrel Aged Series beer — Van Lambert Barrel Aged Sour Cherry Ale. As a small batch, limited release, Van Lambert will hit select local stores on December 16th and other northwest locations the week of Christmas.
New Belgium Brewing is pleased to announce that long time Human Resources Director, Jenny Briggs, will be moving into a new role as Director of Organizational Development.
Ohio legislators are making a last minute push behind a bill that, if passed, would nearly double the legal ABV limit for beer sold in the state, according to WCPO Cincinnati. As written, House Bill 391 would allow for the sale of beer that clocks in at 21 percent ABV in the state, up from the currently imposed cap of 12 percent.
New Canaan, CT — We just shipped a fresh brew of Charter Oak’s first in their limited release ‘Charter Series’ branded as Lights Out Stout this is a robust, yet well balanced Russian Imperial Stout. This limited release is brewed to an opaque,midnight black shade with an abundance of specialty malted and roasted barley and… Read more »
Flat12 Bierwerks has been hitting taps and shelves all over the Louisville area, and the fast-growing, Indianapolis-based craft brewery is set to open their second location November 22 in downtown Jeffersonville.
Good People Brewing Co. will release one of its highly anticipated Bearded Reserve beers, El Gordo, on Friday at Fall FestivAle, the winter beer festival supporting Free the Hops.
