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Untappd Parent Company Next Glass to Acquire E-Commerce Platform Oznr

Untappd Parent Company Next Glass to Acquire E-Commerce Platform Oznr

Next Glass, the tech parent company of beer-centric social media app Untappd and online beer community and event producer Beer Advocate, announced today it has reached an agreement to acquire e-commerce platform Oznr, formerly known as CraftCellr.

Sam Madrid Named COO of Corwin Beverage

Longtime supply-chain executive Sam Madrid has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Corwin Beverage Company, a distributor of beverages, food, coffee, beer and wine.

Heineken USA, AriZona Reveal Sun Rise Hard Seltzer

Heineken USA, AriZona Reveal Sun Rise Hard Seltzer

Another major brewer is teaming up with a non-alcoholic beverage maker to create a hard seltzer. Heineken USA and AriZona Beverages’ Hornell Brewing Company are working together to launch AriZona Sun Rise Hard Seltzer nationwide in the first quarter of 2021.

Ballast Point to Shutter Chicago Brewpub on October 24

Ballast Point to Shutter Chicago Brewpub on October 24

Ballast Point Brewing Company today announced the indefinite closure of its Chicago brewpub, effective October 24, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brewbound’s October and November 2020 Content Calendar: Brew Talks, Data Club, Frontlines

Brewbound’s October and November 2020 Content Calendar: Brew Talks, Data Club, Frontlines

Say hello to the Brewbound content calendar, where we list the upcoming free and subscriber-only events that you won’t want to miss. We’ll be using our new calendar moving forward to announce what’s coming up, including a new show, Data Club, as well as a rebooted podcast and our ongoing Frontlines and Brew Talks series.