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Saint Louis Brewery Promotes Fran Caradonna to CEO

Saint Louis Brewery Promotes Fran Caradonna to CEO

The Saint Louis Brewery today named Fran Caradonna, who joined the company earlier this year, as its next chief executive officer. A 25-year industry veteran who co-founded the O’Fallon Brewery, Caradonna took over as chief financial officer and chief administration officer of the Schlafly Beer maker at the end of March.

Celis Brewery Files for Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Auction Canceled

Celis Brewery Files for Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Auction Canceled

Financially troubled Austin craft beer maker Celis Brewery has staved off an impending closure, for now. The company’s assets and property were set to be sold at auction on Tuesday, but a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing submitted yesterday has protected Celis from losing its real estate and its brewing equipment.

Island Coastal Lager Expands Distribution to Connecticut

Island Coastal Lager (ICL), rises up the shore to announce a breakthrough into the Northeast by starting distribution throughout Connecticut in a partnership with Star Distributors.

Lone Pine Brewing Company Adds Distribution in Connecticut

The Portland and Gorham-based Maine brewery is expanding its growing distribution network to the state of Connecticut. This comes shortly after a strategic approach to expansion in Rhode Island and Pennsylvania in the spring was met with early success. 

Good River Beer Releases Daily Float American Pale Ale

Good River Beer, a fast-growing Colorado-based brewery has been busy releasing new beer styles, expanding distribution, and hosting numerous events to give back to the surrounding community. Here are some of their latest happenings.

Tower Brewing Expands Production Facility

Tower Brewing has announced an impressive expansion of its East Sacramento production facility and tasting bar to meet the needs of its many new devotees.

Craft a Brew Launches Stasis Fermentation Temperature Controller

Craft a Brew, homebrew kit brand and creator of the Catalyst Fermentation System, is sending chills through the homebrewing community with its new fermentation temperature controller, The Stasis, which was funded on Kickstarter in just five hours.

Wachusett Brewing to Open Satellite Taprooms in Cambridge, Worcester

Wachusett Brewing to Open Satellite Taprooms in Cambridge, Worcester

In an effort to bolster sales of its beer at on- and off-premise retail accounts, Westminster, Massachusetts-based Wachusett Brewing Company is leaning into a taproom expansion strategy within its home state. The company today announced it would take over the former John Harvard’s Ale House located in the heart of Cambridge’s Harvard Square.

Press Clips: German Brewer Gilde Reveals US Expansion Plans

Press Clips: German Brewer Gilde Reveals US Expansion Plans

In this week’s Press Clips: German brewer Gilde reveals its U.S. expansion plans in North Carolina; Pennsylvania lawmakers lower brewery sales tax; North Carolina paves the way for alcohol sales at college sporting events; and more news.

Founders Brewing Expands Distribution to Utah

Founders Brewing Co. has partnered with General Distributing out of Salt Lake City and Wasatch Distributing out of Ogden to bring their lineup to Utah. Founders will be sending products to select Utah State Liquor Stores as early as July 2019.