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Denver-Based Keg Logistics LLC Acquires Canadian Keg Supply Company

Keg Logistics is pleased to announce its acquisition of Canadian-based keg leasing company, North Keg. The deal brings together the two leading keg leasing providers in the USA and Canada, creating the premier leader in the keg management sector supporting over 2,600 high growth breweries, cideries, and specialty beverage customers across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Bell’s Brewery Promotes Carrie Yunker to Executive Vice President as Part of Succession Plan

Bell’s Brewery Promotes Carrie Yunker to Executive Vice President as Part of Succession Plan

Bell’s Brewery has appointed Carrie K. Yunker to the newly created role of executive vice president. Yunker, who has worked at Bell’s for nearly two decades and most recently served as VP of human resources, will work with Bell’s founder and president Larry Bell to oversee all aspects of managing the company, as well as leading Bell’s senior leadership team and acting as a go-between to the Michigan craft brewery’s board of directors.

JuneShine Launches “SunShine Box” and National Shipping

Admit it, it’s the middle of January and you’re already dreaming about summer. After months of jackets and scarves and the sun setting at 4 o’clock, nothing sounds better than some warm sunshine and a cold drink. That’s why, to celebrate National Kombucha Day (Jan 15), JuneShine Hard Kombucha will be launching a limited-edition SunShine Box, available via their all-new Nationwide Direct-To-Consumer shipping platform — also launching Jan 15, making 2021 *somewhat* sunnier.

Two Roots Brewing brings Medal-Winning Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer to Michigan

Leading non-alcoholic craft beer brewer Two Roots Brewing Co.™ will begin producing and shipping products throughout Michigan in January 2021. The company has signed agreements with local wholesalers to cover the entire State. Retailers are placing orders so that product will begin to arrive in stores for Dry-January and beyond. This one-month booze-free challenge helps millions reset their relationship with alcohol every year, reaping major health benefits in the process.

Beer Industry Responds to Jim Beam Campaign

Beer Industry Responds to Jim Beam Campaign

Following a marketing campaign intended to lure beer drinkers away from their beverage of choice to Jim Beam, the leaders of the industry’s largest trade groups issued a joint statement in defense of ales and lagers.

Athletic Brewing Announces Celebrity and Athlete Investors

STRATFORD, Ct., and SAN DIEGO — Legendary athlete, investor and philanthropist Lance Armstrong, famed Chef David Chang (Momofuku/Fuku), TOMS founder and social investor Blake Mycoskie, two-time National Football League Super Bowl-winning Defensive End Justin Tuck (New York Giants), and NFL Defensive End, recipient of multiple Player of the Year awards and philanthropist J.J. Watt (Houston… Read more »

Cider Corps Releases Seasonal Pie Cider Series

Cider Corps is celebrating the new year with a trio of its favorite seasonal pie styles. Pumpkin Pie, Peach Cobbler and Cherry Crisp will be available in the Downtown Mesa taproom starting Wednesday, January 13. The three styles will be sold in 6-packs for $20 that include two 12-oz cans of each flavor.

Virginia Beer Co. Completes Brewery Expansion Projects Ahead of 5-Year Anniversary

When The Virginia Beer Company’s management team made the executive decision on 3/16/2020 to close their taproom and shift entirely to curbside to-go operations, there was no precedent for how to plan for the future of the business. But one focus remained clear: do everything possible to keep every member of the Virginia Beer Co. team on the payroll.