Hi-Wire Brewing Introduces ‘Leisure Time’ Light Lager to Year-Round Lineup
2023 is all about taking it easy, so kick back, relax, and crack open a 16-ounce can of Hi-Wire Brewing’s newest flagship light lager, Leisure Time.
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Brewbound ICYMI: Farewell, John Mallett
John Mallett says goodbye to Bell’s Brewery, Brewers Association membership dues are going up, takeaways from the Beer Industry Summit, M&A updates, and pickleball.
Last Call: Number of Brewer’s Permits in 2022 Lowest in 10 Years; CPI for Beer at Home +8.6%
The number of brewer’s notices issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) increased by 732 in 2022, the smallest increase since 2023, Brewers Association chief economist Bart Watson noted.
CVG Airport and Braxton Brewing Co. Partner to Bring Local Flavor to Travelers
Travelers through the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport(CVG) will be able to enjoy Braxton Brewing Co. when the brand’s newest taproom opens in Concourse A this spring.
Beachwood Brewing Releases New Specialty West Coast IPA, Hop Jitsu
Beachwood has brewed Hop Jitsu as a specialty draft-only for 11 years. In 2022, they released it as a super-limited release in their Chalkboard Series (packaged cans only available in-house).
Castle Island Announces 2023 Fiver Partners
Castle Island Brewing Company has partnered with five local charities who will each receive financial donations as part of the company’s 2023 Fiver Initiative.
Rogue Declares IPAs Are Dead
Rogue Ales & Spirits, craft beer pioneer and maker of countless IPAs, has taken a bold stance and declared IPAs Are Dead. Today, on Friday the 13th, better known at Rogue as Dead Guy Day, Rogue is proud to introduce…Dead Guy IPA.
BeatBox Doubled Volume in 2022; Expects to Hit 100,000 Barrels in 2023
BeatBox, the wine-based party punch sold in tetra packs, doubled its volume last year, co-founder and CEO Justin Fenchel shared during a discussion at Beer Business Daily’s Beer Industry Summit.
Wholesalers Dish on Non-Alc, SKU (and Supplier) Rationalization and PepsiCo’s Blue Cloud
The state of middle-tier operations was among the focus areas of Beer Business Daily’s 2023 Beer Industry Summit this week in West Palm Beach, Florida. Leaders from five wholesalers offered insights on taking on non-alcoholic beverages, SKU rationalization, convergence, and trade down.
You Don’t Know Jack — Until Now With SanTan Brewing Company’s Newest Creations
New years, new beers.
SanTan Brewing Company has launched two new craft beers, with a third on its way, as part of its “Jack” series of beverages to start the new year.
Fort Point, San Francisco’s Hometown Brewery, Launches Cider
Fort Point Beer Company announces Fort Point Cider, a new product line that brings the brand’s characteristic focus on balance, nuance, and approachability to cider.
Alter Brewing + Kitchen in Oak Brook, IL Now Open
Alter Brewing + Kitchen – Oak Brook, IL is now officially open. This full-service restaurant joins sister locations Alter Brewing (tap room, Downers Grove IL, 2015) and Alter Brewing + Kitchen (full-service restaurant, St. Charles IL, 2020) as Alter’s 3rd location.
Yuengling and Keep Texas Beautiful Announce Official Partnership
The Yuengling Company announced a partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB)—a nonprofit Texas organization that inspires and equips Texans to keep our communities clean and beautiful. As part of the partnership, Yuengling is donating $1 per Yuengling Traditional Lager case sold, up to $50,000, to KTB.
Brewbound Podcast: The Intersection of Beer and Pickleball
What do beverage-alcohol producers need to know about getting on tap and in the cold box at the restaurant chain Chicken N Pickle? Mixologist Tim Holmes and director of strategic partnerships Matt Besler discuss with the Brewbound team.