Craft beer industry news.
The Brewers Association (BA) shared a treasure trove of production data this week, from the top 50 craft breweries by production volume, to the large regional breweries that fall outside of the trade group’s craft brewery definition. Beyond the largest craft breweries, there are several growth stories playing out among taprooms, microbreweries and brewpubs.
Just in time for Telluride’s beloved Mountainfilm Festival, Telluride Brewing Co is thrilled to announce their Thursday, May 26th release of Frio on the Rio Cold IPA, a collaborative brew with Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW).
Beer Fridge, a new startup out of Bellingham, WA is helping craft beer lovers discover new breweries, try unique beers, and connect more local breweries to their fans.
Austin Street Brewery, a lauded staple of the Maine craft beer scene, has signed with Homegrown Distribution for statewide supply in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
A brand new self-pour experience is coming to the Tri-Cities this summer.
Threes Brewing has just released a brand new Altbier.
Modern Times CEO Jennifer Briggs spoke to Brewbound Tuesday, with an update on the impending sale of the San Diego-based brewery.
Following the Brewers Association’s (BA) annual Craft Brewers Conference, general counsel Marc Sorini and federal affairs director Katie Marisic join the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the trade group’s legislative agenda and what’s on the regulatory horizon for the craft beer industry.
Tröegs Independent Brewing announces the release of Trail Day Dry-Hopped Pilsner as part of a continued partnership with The Nature Conservancy.
Award-winning, independent Massachusetts-based craft brewery Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company has launched distribution across the state of Virginia.
Kihei, Hawaii-based Maui Brewing Company has placed a “stalking horse” bid to acquire San Diego, California-based Modern Times Beer, which has been accepted by a court-appointed receiver.
As the on-premise began to reanimate after a year of pandemic-driven closures and restrictions, 28 of the top 50 Brewers Association-defined (BA) craft breweries posted volume increases in 2021, according to data published today in the May/June edition of the trade group’s New Brewer magazine. Last year, the BA reported craft beer’s volume declined -9% in 2020 – the first time the trade group that represents the nation’s small and independent breweries recorded a volume loss in the industry’s modern era – and a majority (36) of the top 50 saw their output decline compared to 2019.
Stony Creek Brewery’s newest beer release, a collaboration with a regional environmental nonprofit, seeks to help protect and improve the land, air and water of Connecticut and Long Island Sound.
Ole Smoky Distillery, the most visited distillery in the world and #1 moonshine brand in the U.S., has released its latest moonshine fruits and veggies product, Moonshine Pineapples with Piña Colada.
