Tröegs Announces the Return of Summer IPA, Field Study
Tröegs Independent Brewing announces the release of Field Study, an IPA inspired by the brewery’s annual trip to Washington’s Yakima Valley for hop selection.
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Mother Road Brewing and Arizona Game & Fish Department Partner To Support AZ Wildlife
Arizona Game & Fish Department and Flagstaff-based Mother Road Brewing Co. continue their philanthropic collaboration to bring critical on-the-ground wildlife conservation work for over 800 species across the state through proceeds from sales of craft beer Conserve & Protect Golden Ale.
Sloop Brewing Co. Awarded $975,000 in ESD Grants
Sloop Brewing Co. was awarded a $650,000 Empire State Development grant and a $325,000 Excelsior Job Program tax credit to help fund the expansion of their East Fishkill facility, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul on April 4.
People Moves: Stony Creek Appoints CEO, VP of Sales; Dave Mevoli Named Fishers Island Lemonade COO
Branford, Connecticut-based Stony Creek Brewery has hired Anheuser-Busch InBev sales and marketing vet Dan Shannon as CEO and David Morrice as VP of sales. Dave Mevoli has joined ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktail maker Fishers Island Lemonade as chief operating officer.
Upper Hand Brewery Adds Seasonal Favorite Laughing Fish to Year-Round Portfolio
Laughing Fish, the fan-favorite, seasonal Golden Ale from Upper Hand Brewery, begins shipping throughout the state of Michigan beginning April 18.
New Female Owned Brewery Set to Open in Indianapolis 4/16
A new female-owned microbrewery is set to open in the east side Indianapolis neighborhood of Twin Aire.
Epic Brewing Company Releases Two New Beers For Cinco de Mayo
In an effort to quench the thirst of Lager lovers and Cream Ale cravers this summer, Epic Brewing Company is releasing two new beers.
Athletic Brewing Releases Limited-Edition Beer in Collaboration with JUSTIN’S Nut Butter
Athletic Brewing, the leading non-alcoholic craft brewer and recently named as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies in 2022, is once again releasing a limited edition peanut butter porter-style brew in collaboration with Justin’s, called Nature Nut, this April as part of their Trail Mix Pack ahead of Earth Day.
Seismic Takes Antitrust Case Against DBI, Reyes to Federal Court, Alleges Attempt to Maintain California Beer Distribution Monopoly
After a state court largely rejected its claims earlier this year, Seismic Brewing Company has now filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against DBI Beverage, Reyes Holdings and Reyes subsidiary Harbor Distributing, alleging the beer distributor attempted to maintain a monopoly of California’s beer distribution market.
Second Chance Beer Company Debuts New Lager
Second Chance Beer Company has been busy brewing their latest creation – Buddy – a crushable American lager with a crisp, refreshing finish.
BI: Beverage Industry Paid $1.4 Billion in Aluminum Tariffs Since 2018; Less than 10% of Payments Going to U.S. Treasury
The U.S. beverage industry has paid more than $1.4 billion in aluminum tariffs since 2018, when Section 232 was implemented, according to a study shared today by the Beer Institute (BI).
Craft Beer Posts ‘Steepest’ Declines of Any Segment in the Off-Premise YTD, Bump Williams Reports
Off-premise sales of craft beer are off to a rough start in 2022. Year-to-date through April 2 of 2022, craft dollar sales declines have accelerated to nearly -10% ( $1.24 billion in overall sales) compared to the -6% decline in calendar year 2021, according to Bump Williams Consulting, which shared the latest NielsenIQ (total U.S. — XAOC + Liquor plus Convenience) scan data.
Benny Boy Brewing Opens in Los Angeles
Benny Boy Brewing, the first combined brewery and cidery in Los Angeles, has newly opened in the city’s Lincoln Heights neighborhood, minutes from downtown.
Medalla Light Beer Ramps up Distribution, Expands into Illinois
Medalla Light, Puerto Rico’s flagship beer, continues its Midwest expansion and gets ready to conquer a new market, Illinois.