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IRI: Off-Premise Beer Sales Top $37 Billion in 2019

IRI: Off-Premise Beer Sales Top $37 Billion in 2019

Total beer dollar sales in 2019 increased to $37.2 billion in U.S. off-premise retailers, according to market research firm IRI. The Chicago-based market research firm, which tracks category-wide sales at major off-premise retailers, reported a 5.2% increase in beer dollar sales, and a 2.3% increase in volume sales at multi-outlet and convenience (MULC) stores (grocery, drug, club, dollar, mass-merchandiser and military) through December 29.

Pabst Launches Craft Beer Brand, Captain Pabst, with Flagship IPA

Pabst Launches Craft Beer Brand, Captain Pabst, with Flagship IPA

Pabst Brewing Company is launching a line of craft beers, as the craft segment has matured and sales of craft offerings have slowed to low single-digit growth. The Los Angeles-headquartered maker of Pabst Blue Ribbon announced today the launch of Captain Pabst, a standalone craft beer brand outside of the PBR family, and the launch of its flagship offering, Seabird IPA, in Wisconsin and Illinois.

Atwater Brewery Increases Production of Hard Seltzers

Detroit’s Atwater Brewery is doubling down on its Hard Seltzer production after its initial production quantities sold out quickly and received high marks from industry insiders, customers and reviewers. 

Urban South Brewery Announces Year-Round and Seasonal Releases

In a city defined by its rich culture of celebrations, New Orleans understands there is no such thing as too much of a good thing. That’s why the city’s largest craft brewery, Urban South Brewery, is kicking off 2020 with the release of several fan-favorite beers and participating in various major community events.

Wyder’s Cider Adds Can Packages to Product Offerings

Wyder’s Hard Cider joins many other hard cider brands by offering their cider in cans. The combination of consumer lifestyle trends and production capabilities have led to this shift for Wyder’s.

Reformation Brewery Opens Smyrna Taproom

Reformation Brewery has announced the opening of their newest taproom in Smyrna. Located at 6255 Riverview Rd. Building 4000, Suite 200, the new space is part of the newly developed riverfront property, The Eddy at Riverview Landing.

Reyes to Acquire Claypool Distributing in California

Reyes to Acquire Claypool Distributing in California

The Reyes Beverage Group is making another wholesaler purchase in California. Reyes’ Crest Beverage subsidiary announced Monday an agreement to acquire all of the assets of Imperial, California-based Claypool Distributing.