Green Flash Cuts ‘Meaningful Portion’ of Staff
San Diego, California-headquartered Green Flash Brewing has furloughed or laid off most of its staff, VP of marketing Ben Widseth confirmed to Brewbound on Tuesday evening.
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New Holland Brewing Announces Virtual Concert Series Supporting Local Musicians and Artists
New Holland Brewing, craft brewery and distillery based in Holland, MI, reacts to the current global COVID-19 pandemic with a show of support to affected communities.
Blake’s Hard Cider Reports Sales Growth Entering 2020
Blake’s Hard Cider (BHC), the Midwest’s largest family owned and independent craft cidery, finished 2019 with industry-leading growth.
Partake Brewing Launches Non-Alcoholic Red Ale in the U.S.
Partake Brewing, maker of award-winning, craft non-alcoholic beer, announced the launch of its new Red Ale.
Iron Heart Canning Continues Services Uninterrupted
The nation’s largest mobile cannery is dedicated to supporting the community of craft producers they are a part of.
Colorado Brewers Guild to Suspend 7th Annual Collaboration Fest on April 4
After careful deliberation and discussions with community partners, city officials, and stakeholders, the Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG) announced March 12 that the 7th Annual Collaboration Fest on April 4, 2020 at the Fillmore Auditorium will be suspended indefinitely due to the ongoing situation surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Breweries Diversify Through Distilleries
With over 7,500 breweries currently operating in the United States, there is now an unprecedented level of competition in the craft beer industry. With many consumers demanding more variety and quality, creating outstanding products is no longer a hugely distinguishing factor.
New Realm Brewing Introduces Steel and Coal
What happens when two renowned Brewmasters collide? They brew a Lager, of course! But not just any Lager, New Realm’s Mitch Steele (Steel) and Fat Heads’ Matt Cole (Coal) dry hopped this one with heaps of Simcoe and Strata hops to make it unique.
Oh Hi Beverages Responds To COVID-19
The cannabis seltzer company Oh Hi Beverages put out the following statement in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nielsen: Off-Premise Beer Sales Increase in All Segments As Consumers Stock Up Amid Coronavirus Concerns
As the coronavirus shut down on-premise channels in the U.S. and consumers began stocking up amid stay-at-home orders, sales increased for every beer category segment — and many increased double digits — in off-premise retailers tracked by market research firm Nielsen during the week ending March 14.
Deschutes Lays Off More Than 100 Employees After Closing Pubs and Tasting Rooms due to Coronavirus Pandemic
Deschutes Brewery has laid off “well over 100” employees after temporarily shuttering its pubs and tasting rooms and scaling back on-premise sales through distribution, VP of sales and marketing Neal Stewart confirmed to Brewbound.
Stoup Brewing Open for Retail Sales
The garage door at Stoup Brewing is now open daily from 12pm – 7pm. Guests can purchase cans of crowlers, new growlers, kegs, gift cards, and merchandise to enjoy at home.
Nine Pin Cider to Direct Ship Hard Cider Across New York State
Nine Pin Ciderworks, New York’s first farm cidery, will now offer shipping hard cider directly to customers’ doors in NewYork State.
Payette Brewing Launches ‘Buy Your Pal a Pint’ Program In Response to COVID-19 Outbreak
Payette Brewery has launched an online “Buy Your Pal a Pint” program, giving the local community a way to share some love and comfort during this uncertain time.