Terry Hopper Discusses Move to Montauk Brewing, Wave Chaser IPA and Hard Seltzer Potential
Longtime Vermont Cider Co. VP of sales Terry Hopper became fast-growing Montauk Brewing Company’s 10th employee in eight years.
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Brewers Registering Fewer New Product Labels
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, new product innovation at breweries has declined by nearly half, according to alcoholic beverage compliance firm Sovos ShipCompliant. New product registration from breweries declined 43.4% in April and May in Sovos ShipCompliant’s database, compared to the same months in 2019.
Watch Brewbound Frontlines: Leaders of Popular Massachusetts Breweries Discuss 2019 Volume Growth and Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic
Leaders of four popular Massachusetts craft breweries join Brewbound Frontlines to discuss their companies’ growth in 2019 and how they’re faring during the COVID-19 pandemic. Executives from Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers, Wormtown Brewery, Castle Island Brewing and Vitamin Sea Brewing are featured on the panel.
Wormtown Brewery to Expand Footprint in New England
Wormtown Brewery is expanding their distribution footprint to fill out the rest of Connecticut as well as moving into Vermont for the first time this summer.
Great Lakes Brewing Co. Adds Statewide Distribution in Virginia
Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) announces plans to distribute their award-winning ales and lagers throughout the entire state of Virginia.
Founders Brewing Announces Release of Oktoberfest Märzen Style Lager
Founders Brewing Co. has announced that they will launch Oktoberfest, a Märzen style lager brewed using imported German malts and hops.
Samuel Smith’s Organic Cider Now Available in Cans in the U.S.
After the wide distribution gains and huge sales growth of Samuel Smith’s Organic Cider in bottles over the past few years we are pleased to announce that 4-packs of 14.9 oz. (440 mL) Organic Cider Cans have arrived in the US!
NOCA Announces Expansion to 4 States
NOCA, the health-conscious spiked water brand that is pioneering a new category of refreshing beverages, today announced its expansion to Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont.
California’s Porch Pounder Canned Wines Expands Distribution Nationwide
Brew Pipeline, a direct-access platform between craft beverage producers and new markets, announced it’s welcoming Porch Pounder, award-winning canned wines from California, as its newest portfolio addition.
Fremont Brewing Closes Seattle Beer Garden After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
Seattle, Washington-based Fremont Brewing has temporarily shuttered its brewery and beer garden after an employee tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, June 16.
People Moves: Melvin Brewing Hires New CEO, Revamps Staff; Brewery Ommegang President Exits
Melvin Brewing restructures leadership team; Doug Campbell out as president and GM of Brewery Ommegang; Molson Coors taps Marcelo Pascoa as Coors Family VP of brand marketing; and more People Moves.
42 North Launches Source Craft Hard Seltzer
42 North Brewing Company has launched, SOURCE, a hard seltzer crafted with 100% real fruit and natural sugars. Its first flavor, Wild Berry, is now available at 42 North Brewing Company and select craft beverage retailers throughout Western New York.
Coronado Brewing Announces Launch of Pineapple Farm Hazy IPA
Coronado Brewing Company is continuing to push ahead during these wild times and is excited to announce the release of a brand new year-round offering: Pineapple Farm Hazy IPA.
Lord Hobo Releases Mangose Mango Sour for Five Year Anniversary
Lord Hobo is turning five years old on Friday, June 19th. They plan on partying in style with a week-long celebration leading up to the big day. On their anniversary, they have a fun creative twist on how to celebrate with everyone from afar.