Craft beer industry news.
Continued uncertainty and concern for the general population in the midst of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Brewers Guild has canceled its Summer Beer Festival originally scheduled for July 24-25 in Ypsilanti.
Today Sheetz, a major Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain, announced the release of “Project Hop Dog” a new, limited-edition craft beer brewed in partnership with Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company.
Now, as many of these restaurants and bars are working to reopen, Bud Light is building on Anheuser-Busch’s commitment with “Bud Light: Certified Fresh,” which will provide assistance with draught and packaged beer that is past its ‘best before’ date.
Drizly, the nation’s first and largest alcohol e-commerce marketplace, announced the availability of its e-commerce and on-demand delivery platform in Chattanooga.
Just 11% of bar and restaurant operators have been able to generate sustainable profits by offering takeout and delivery, according to a survey conducted by Nielsen CGA, the market research firm’s on-premise channel data arm.
Iconic Portland, Maine craft brewery Allagash returns to Florida for a limited time; Carlsberg and Marston’s announce proposed JV; April domestic tax paid Shipments decline 4.9%; judge approves bid for bankrupt Craftworks; and more headlines from the week.
Deschutes Brewery, a trusted brand in times of uncertainty, is releasing two specialty beers in support of the hospitality industry.
Lone River Beverage Company has canned the taste of rugged far West Texas with an easy-drinking 80-calorie hard seltzer.
Upslope Brewing Companyis excited to announce the launch of Spiked Snowmelt, their craft hard seltzer brand, to Southern California.
Orlando, Florida-based Brew Theory has reached a licensing agreement with Portland, Maine-headquartered Shipyard Brewing to produce and sell the company’s portfolio of products in the Sunshine State.
Riverbend Malt House announced the immediate availability of its new Pecan Wood Smoked Appalachian Wheat.
Nine Pin Ciderworks, New York’s first farm cidery, has announced the release of a new light cider variety pack. This is the first variety pack Nine Pin has produced and packaged.
For its reopening and as part of its efforts to support the local community during this time, LEGOLAND procured nearly 120 gallons of hand sanitizer from a local brewer, Big Storm Brewing Co., who shifted its production gears in March to provide this product to help get Florida businesses reopened.
During this week’s live panel discussion, leaders from Rabobank, Drizly and GoPuff discuss the pandemic’s effect on e-commerce and how brewers can optimize this channel.
