News

Craft beer industry news.

Ethic Ciders Launches First Canned Cider

True to the fruit and true to the environment — that is the “ethic” in Ethic Ciders. Offering a line of flavor-forward ciders crafted for a mindful, modern consumer, Ethic Ciders launches their first canned cider on October 6th, 2020.

Second Self Beer Co. in Atlanta Celebrates Sixth Anniversary with 2 New Beers

Second Self Beer Company in Atlanta, Georgia announces the launch of two new beers in honor of its sixth anniversary. Both are set to debut at the brewery’s Westside taproom (1317 Logan Cir NW) the week of Halloween from Wednesday, October 28 through Saturday, October 31.

Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Launches Marketing Campaign with Leftie Wine Co.

Dust Bowl Brewing Co. announces a cross promotional marketing campaign with local Central Valley craft winemaker, LEFTIE Wine Co., owned by E. & J. Gallo Winery.  The two come together to build mutual brand awareness and increase sales through the campaign “Craft is Better Together.”

Untappd Parent Company Next Glass to Acquire E-Commerce Platform Oznr

Untappd Parent Company Next Glass to Acquire E-Commerce Platform Oznr

Next Glass, the tech parent company of beer-centric social media app Untappd and online beer community and event producer Beer Advocate, announced today it has reached an agreement to acquire e-commerce platform Oznr, formerly known as CraftCellr.

Sam Madrid Named COO of Corwin Beverage

Longtime supply-chain executive Sam Madrid has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Corwin Beverage Company, a distributor of beverages, food, coffee, beer and wine.

Heineken USA, AriZona Reveal Sun Rise Hard Seltzer

Heineken USA, AriZona Reveal Sun Rise Hard Seltzer

Another major brewer is teaming up with a non-alcoholic beverage maker to create a hard seltzer. Heineken USA and AriZona Beverages’ Hornell Brewing Company are working together to launch AriZona Sun Rise Hard Seltzer nationwide in the first quarter of 2021.

Ballast Point to Shutter Chicago Brewpub on October 24

Ballast Point to Shutter Chicago Brewpub on October 24

Ballast Point Brewing Company today announced the indefinite closure of its Chicago brewpub, effective October 24, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.