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American Craft Spirits Association: Craft Spirits Have Young, Regional Demographic

American Craft Spirits Association: Craft Spirits Have Young, Regional Demographic

Data released last week by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) showed that for the first time spirits revenues outpaced beer, but how did craft spirits measure up? At last weekend’s American Craft Spirits Association Conference in Portland, data experts shared insight into the segment’s growth and opportunities.

IRI: January Beer Dollar Sales +7%; Craft Struggles; Athletic Now Top 25 Vendor; White Claw Surges; Voodoo Ranger Still Climbing

IRI: January Beer Dollar Sales +7%; Craft Struggles; Athletic Now Top 25 Vendor; White Claw Surges; Voodoo Ranger Still Climbing

Price increases and easy comps carried off-premise beer dollar sales up +7%, to nearly $2.9 billion, year-to-date through January 29 in multi-outlet and convenience stores tracked by market research firm IRI. Although dollar sales climbed, volume (measured in case sales) was slightly down -0.3% through the first month of 2023.

Holsopple Brewing Celebrates 6th Anniversary

Lyndon-based Holsopple Brewing will celebrate its 6th anniversary this weekend, February 16th through 18th, featuring live music by three local artists as well as the release of its annual Big Hand Imperial Stout and variants.

Boston Beer Increases Executive Pay +2-3% for 2023

Boston Beer Increases Executive Pay +2-3% for 2023

Boston Beer Company’s named executive officers (NEO) will all receive raises in 2023 and most will receive a portion of their 2022 bonuses, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Form 8-K filed last week.