Craft beer industry news.
Arlington Capital Advisors, LLC, a leading consumer-focused investment bank, announced today that its principals acted as exclusive financial advisors to New Belgium Brewing Company as it has signed a definitive agreement for Lion Little World Beverages to acquire 100% of New Belgium in an all cash transaction.
Creature Comforts Brewing Company wrapped the 2019 season of its Get Comfortable Campaign on November 13, 2019. The year-round campaign generated $351,841 for its nine agency partners located in the Athens community.
California is the next recreationally legalized state being targeted for Colorado-based CERIA Brewing Company’s line of THC- and THC/CBD-infused dealcoholized craft beers. In January 2020, the company plans to introduce to the Golden State its Grainwave Belgian Style White Ale infused with 5 mg. of THC, and its newest entry, Indiewave, an IPA Style infused with 10 mg. of THC and 10 mg. of CBD.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (Iron Hill) announced today they signed a lease in Perimeter Center of Metro Atlanta, GA, marking the company’s second location in Georgia, set to open in summer 2020.
The second largest craft brewery in Louisiana has heard the calls for more of its award-winning beer and is rolling out its most popular beers in 19.2 ounce cans to meet the demand.
Just in time for the 2019 holiday season, Northern California-based North Coast Brewing Company announces three limited releases, including Old Stock Cellar Reserve 2018 and two editions of Barrel-Aged Old Rasputin XXII, one aged in bourbon barrels and one in rye barrels. These highly coveted annual winter releases are now available while supplies last.
Bottles of Benthic Imperial Stout come but once a year, prompting long lines outside Half Acre Beer Co.’s Lincoln taproom the day of its release.
Fermented Sciences, the maker hard kombucha brand Flying Embers, announced this week it has raised $25 million in a Series B round co-led by PowerPlant Ventures and Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF). Also, Austin, Texas-based spiked seltzer maker Shotgun Seltzer announced today it has received a $1 million investment from Unorthodox Ventures.
Austin Eastciders has signed a distribution deal with local distributor, Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P. that expands its reach in the San Antonio market and surrounding counties, including Atascosa, Bexar, Dimmit, Edwards, Frio, Kinney, Medina, Val Verde, and Zavala.
WellBeing Brewing Company, a leader in the craft non-alcoholic category, is releasing its newest brew – Intentional IPA – just in time to help consumers start 2020 with the best intentions. Intentional IPA hits store shelves on January 2, 2020.
As 42 North Brewing Company approaches its fourth anniversary, the brewery has unveiled a re-design for its packaging. This new packaging will apply to all core brands and seasonal offerings.
John Bryant hasn’t forgotten the sleepless nights, pacing the floor in the pre-dawn hours wondering how No-Li Brewhouse would make payroll in the Spokane, Washington-based craft brewery’s early days. It’s a feeling many startup founders can relate to as they’re building at a rapid pace.
Island Coastal Lager (ICL) is making yet another splash into Publix Super Markets! Since ICL is continuing to fly out of the cold box, Publix will be increasing their footprint of ICL chain wide. Island Coastal Lager’s newly released 12-packs will now be available in all Publix Super Markets, alongside their currently available 6-packs.
Ferment Brewing Co. will release its award-winning Ferment Pale Ale in 500ml bottles this Thursday, Nov. 21, at a special Meet the Brewer event from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Saraveza, located at 1004 N Killingsworth St. The evening will be presented by Ferment Brewing’s Brewmaster Dan Peterson and Head Brewer Kasey McCullough.
