Northern United Brewing Names New Marketing Director
Northern United Brewing Company has named Liz (E.T.) Crowe as Marketing Director for their core beer brands, which include Jolly Pumpkin and North Peak.
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Sufferfest Beer Co. Adds 12 oz. Cans
Sufferfest, the functional beer brand brewed by athletes, for athletes, is adding 12oz cans of its popular Taper IPA, Shakeout Blonde, and Flyby Pilsner to its lineup.
Funkwerks to Release New Mixed Pack
Funkwerks is excited to announce the release of the latest iteration of their Winky’s Snack Pack. The new variety 12-packs include year-round offerings, Saison and Raspberry Provincial, as well as limited releases, Deceit and White— both available exclusively in this variety 12-pack after years of perfecting.
BridgePort Brewing Releases Hoptoberfest IPA
BridgePort Brewing Company, Oregon’s original craft brewery, is celebrating hop harvest season with the release of its fresh hop Hoptoberfest IPA.
Marin Brewing Releases Dom Marignon Brut IPA
The Marin Brewing Company (The Brewco) will release its first Brut IPA today, Dom Marignon.
Increased Freight Costs and a Driver Shortage Cramp Beer Profits
Surging freight costs, a shortage of long-haul truck drivers and new laws restricting the number of hours that drivers can be on the road are cutting into profits of beer companies and other major corporations throughout the United States. Although increased transportation costs are affecting all consumer goods industries, Beer Institute chief economist Michael Uhrich told Brewbound that they’re disproportionately affecting the beer industry because the vast majority of beer sold domestically is shipped. Last year, beer companies shipped 2.9 billion cases of beer, according to the National Beer Wholesalers Association.
Lompoc Brewing to Close Tavern
Marking the end of an era, Lompoc Brewing has announced the upcoming closure of Lompoc Tavern, its original pub at 1620 NW 23rd Ave.
Cigar City Expands International Distribution to Scandinavia
Cigar City Brewing’s rapid growth continues in 2018 with the addition of its first full-time international partnership in nearly eight years. CCB has partnered with Great Brands AB of Stockholm, Sweden, to distribute its portfolio of unique ales and lagers throughout Scandinavia.
Axholme Brewing’s Docks Beers Cans New Beers
In a first for Lincolnshire, Docks Beers – Grimsby’s only commercial brewery – has begun the inaugural canning of three new beers in advance of their launch at the end of September. They also unveiled three striking can designs, produced by Aylesby agency Source Four.
Badger State Brewing Announces Expansion
Badger State Brewing Co. has announced the expansion of its production facility, adding new brewing systems as well as additional packaging and processing equipment.
WaveGrip Partners with Royal Docks Brewing
WaveGrips’s innovative multi-packing applicator and brand defining colored carriers are helping Royal Docks Brewing Co. increase its packaged beer output.
Middle Tier Headlines: Ska Brewing Retrenches; Cigar City Begins Exporting to Scandinavia
This week’s Middle Tier Headlines include: Ska Brewing exits Texas; Cigar City begins exporting to Scandinavia; Maine Beer Company adds Georgia distribution; the NBWA releases the latest Beer Purchaser’s Index; and more news.
SPX Flow Names New Certified Channel Partner
Through its Seital® brand, SPX FLOW is a leading provider of high-performance liquid/liquid and liquid/solid separation and clarification technology. To support customers in the United Kingdom, it has announced the appointment of Moody Direct Ltd as a new certified channel partner.
UpCountry Brewing Releases 2 New Beers
UpCountry Brewing has released two new beers this week: a Belgian Tripel and a new Pale Ale. The brewery, with twenty of its own beers on tap, is channeling its creativity with different beer recipes and styles for taproom visitors to enjoy.