Reyes Beer Division, Nation’s Largest Wholesaler, Cuts Staff
Reyes Beer Division, the nation’s largest wholesaler of beer, has laid off some of its 5,700-person workforce, a company spokesperson confirmed.
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Pabst, Molson Coors Agree to Sale of California Brewery
Molson Coors Beverage Company’s Irwindale, California, brewery will have a new owner by year’s end as Pabst Brewing Company has exercised its option to purchase the facility.
NBWA’s Beer Purchasers’ Index Shows Lowest-Ever Craft Reading; Nielsen CGA Says Restaurant Takeout Orders Increasing
Craft beer purchase intent among wholesalers has hit an all-time low, according to the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA). Nielsen CGA found the number of checks at tracked accounts in the week ending April 25 increased 69% over the week ending March 28.
Federal Judge Sides with Anheuser-Busch InBev in Corn Syrup Ad Lawsuit
More than a year after it began, a federal circuit judge ruled that Anheuser-Busch InBev is free to continue its advertising campaign calling out the use of corn syrup in Molson Coors Beverage Company’s flagship light lagers.
Sufferfest Beer Co is the First Alcohol Brand to Partner with Strava
Sufferfest, the low-calorie, high standards beer brand for the athlete in all of us, announces the Sufferfest Beer Challenge from May 4th- 31st, 2020.
Ecliptic Brewing and Ruse Brewing Release a Collaboration Beer in May 2020
Portland’s Ecliptic Brewing and Ruse Brewing — led by co-owners and brewers Shaun Kalis and Devin Benware — have teamed up to create an Italian-style Pilsner launching in 16-ounce cans and draft this May.
Von Ebert Brewing Debuts Three Canned Lagers
Von Ebert Brewing, the award-winning and locally owned, Portland-based brewing company, today will release three newly canned lagers: Clubhaus Lager and Rauch Helles, both formerly released in draft format only, and a brand new beer called Motueka Pils.
Brewbound Frontlines: California, New York and Illinois Guild Directors & Brewers Association’s Paul Gatza Discuss Craft Beer During COVID-19
Brewbound’s virtual panel series returns Thursday, May 7th at 3 p.m. ET with leaders from the Brewers Association and the California, New York and Illinois state brewers guilds. This week’s discussion will give the industry a look at what breweries in those states are experiencing and how the guilds and the BA are helping during this crisis.
Threes Brewing Launches Direct to Consumer Delivery in New York State
Acclaimed Brooklyn-based craft brewery Threes Brewing has launched direct delivery to customers throughout New York, enabling fans and friends statewide to order Threes beer through www.threesbrewing.com/buybeer, to be delivered right to their front door.
Roy-Pitz Partners with Giant Food Stores to Release Collaborative Beer
Chambersburg’s own craft-brewery Roy-Pitz Brewing Company is launching a new beer in collaboration with Giant Food Stores of Carlisle, PA.
Maine Brewpub Owner Defies Executive Order, Loses Licenses
As states grapple with reopening for business in face of the COVID-19 pandemic, one Maine brewpub owner opted to defy the reopening plan Gov. Janet Mills laid out last week that orders restaurants to remain shut for on-premise dining until June.
Chihuahua Cerveza Sells “F Covid 19” T-shirt to Raise Money for NRA’s Employee Relief Fund
Chihuahua Cerveza is offering relief through the sale of a custom designed “F COVID 19” T-shirt. All profits from the sale of these t-shirts will be donated to the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant Employee Relief Fund.
Pyramid Brewing Closes Seattle Taproom After Over 30 Years; KettleHouse and Destihl Also Shutter Locations
After more than 30 years in business, Pyramid Brewing Co. parent company FIFCO USA announced last week that it will permanently close Pyramid Alehouse in Seattle, Washington. Missoula, Montana-based brewery KettleHouse Brewing Co has closed its Northside Taproom, it announced in a press release last week. Destihl Brewery has closed its Champaign, Illinois restaurant and brewpub location, the brewery announced on its website.
Cape May Brewing Company Announces Release of The Grove
Cape May Brewing Company is excited to announce the release of their citrus shandy, The Grove, to their lineup of summer core offerings.