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.
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.
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 Co. has announced the expansion of its production facility, adding new brewing systems as well as additional packaging and processing equipment.
WaveGrips’s innovative multi-packing applicator and brand defining colored carriers are helping Royal Docks Brewing Co. increase its packaged beer output.
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.
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 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.
Einstök Ölgerð, Iceland’s number one craft beer, has announced a new distribution partnership in Colorado with Denver-based Elite Brands. Elite, recently awarded Craft Beer Wholesaler of the year by the Brewers Association in 2017, has over 15 years’ experience in the Colorado market.
To commemorate its 150th anniversary, family owned and operated S. Martinelli & Company is introducing 1868 Hard Cider. Currently in limited distribution on the West Coast, this fresh-pressed hard cider was named in recognition of the year the company was founded.
Redemption Rock Brewing Co. announced plans to open a new craft brewery, taproom, and cafe in Worcester, Mass., opening in late 2018 or early 2019. The brewery will be based at 333 Shrewsbury St.
