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Firestone Walker Launches Luponic Distortion No. 14

The 14th release in Firestone Walker’s Luponic Distortion IPA Series draws from four continents, quadrupling down on the series’ mantra of “flavors through hops.”

Anheuser-Busch’s Craft Division Bets on New IPAs from Goose Island, Elysian in 2020

Anheuser-Busch’s Craft Division Bets on New IPAs from Goose Island, Elysian in 2020

Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Brewers Collective craft division is betting big on craft beer’s most popular style — the IPA — in 2020. Brewers Collective president Marcelo “Mika” Michaelis told Brewbound that the world’s largest beer company is making a multi-million dollar investment behind a new low-alcohol, low-calorie IPA from Chicago’s Goose Island, as well as a hazy IPA from from Seattle’s Elysian Brewing.

Great Lakes Brewing Co. Names Mark King as CEO

Great Lakes Brewing Co. Names Mark King as CEO

Cleveland’s Great Lakes Brewing Co. has appointed long-time beer and spirits executive Mark King as its next CEO. King, who most recently served as president of BeatBox Beverages and co-founded Austin Eastciders in 2013, supplants Bill Boor, who unexpectedly exited the 31-year-old, Ohio-headquartered craft brewery after four years in April to become the CEO of Phoenix, Arizona-based Cavco Industries, which makes manufactured housing.

Hi-Wire Brewing Expands Distribution to Alabama

Hi-Wire Brewing will be launching distribution in the entire state of Alabama beginning Tuesday, October 15 with roll-out events scheduled through October 17 in Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery, & Huntsville.

Portland Cider Co. Launches Small Batch Series with Release of Crangerine

Portland Cider Co. is launching a new Small-Batch Series this month. Referring to it as a cider maker’s dream line, the company will release a new cider in the series every two to three months, starting with the introduction of Crangerine for the holiday season.

Boulder Beer Retrenches, Pivots to Brewpub Model

Boulder Beer Retrenches, Pivots to Brewpub Model

Citing increased competition in a crowded marketplace, Boulder Beer Company announced today that it would cease distribution and focus on its brewpub business.

Brew Talks GABF 2019: ‘Beyond Beer’ Products Shift Brewers’ Perception

Brew Talks GABF 2019: ‘Beyond Beer’ Products Shift Brewers’ Perception

As beer companies look to non-beer products such as hard seltzer to buoy their businesses, many are beginning to reimagine themselves as craft beverage companies. “If you can think as a beverage company, there’s so much more whitespace that you can play in,” CANarchy Craft Brewing Collective president Matt Fraser shared during Brewbound’s final Brew Talks meetup of 2019.

Angel City Beer Releases Do Not Reply All Hazy IPA

We’ve all been there. You hit the reply all button haphazardly, and hit send on a one-word email back to the company of… 2000. To truly celebrate the embarrassment and attempt to end this office faux paux, Angel City Brewery will introduce Do Not Reply All Hazy IPA to the bars, restaurants and retailers in the greater LA area this month.