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Spirits Executive to Lead New Belgium as Next CEO

Spirits Executive to Lead New Belgium as Next CEO

After an nine month search, New Belgium Brewing has found its next CEO. The Fort Collins, Colo.-headquartered company, which also operates a brewing facility in Asheville, North Carolina, today announced that Steve Fechheimer, the former chief strategy officer at Beam Suntory, would take over as CEO in mid-August.

New Agreement Ends Strike at Clare Rose After 82 Days

New Agreement Ends Strike at Clare Rose After 82 Days

After nearly three months of striking, more than 100 union delivery drivers and warehouse workers have reached an agreement on a new three-year contract with Long Island beer distributor Clare Rose. Last week, Teamsters Local 812 announced that it had struck a tentative deal with the beer wholesaler after negotiating terms through a private mediator.

Constantia Flexibles Sells Labels Division to Multi-Color for $1.3 Billion

Constantia Flexibles has signed an agreement to sell its Labels division to Multi-Color Corporation (“Multi-Color”) for an enterprise value of approximately €1.15 billion ($1.3 billion). The transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2017, subject to regulatory approvals.

Samuel Adams Launches Brewing the American Dream Collaboration Pack

To celebrate the independent and entrepreneurial spirit of the craft beer industry, Samuel Adams has collaborated with five different breweries across the country to brew a limited release 12-pack for the first-time ever, aptly named The Brewing the American Dream Collaboration Pack.

Riverbend Malt House and Biltmore Brewing Company Announce Collaboration

Riverbend Malt House and The Biltmore Company today announced a craft beer and malt collaboration under which Biltmore will provide Biltmore Estate grown grain for Riverbend to malt as a primary ingredient in Biltmore’s “Cedric’s” line of craft beers.

Danny Boy Beer Works Opens Distillery in Indiana

Danny Boy Beer Works, a fast-growing craft brewery based in Carmel, announces a new venture in spirits – welcome Danny Boy Distilling Works, the latest innovation in the creative crafts that Danny Boy has mastered.

Upland Brewing Announces Late Summer Beer Lineup

As we enter the hot and humid summer months, thirst-quenching brews to stock the cooler and enjoy outside are a must, and Upland Brewing Co. is responding to the call with the release of several refreshing beers. Fans can look forward to the return of Oktoberfest and two new releases, Juiced in Time and Free Time.