At 138 years old, F.X. Matt Brewing isn’t slowing down. President Fred Matt joined the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the Utica, New York-based craft brewery’s plans for 2026 and beyond, which include Saranac Weekend Warrior Mid-Strength, a 3% ABV hazy IPA and Right Coast Spirits Italian Ice, a vodka-based RTD produced in partnership with Barrel One Collective.
A leadership shakeup has happened at Pennsylvania’s New Trail Brewing. Founder and CEO David Hertwig is transitioning “into a more strategic role,” rather than daily operations, while keeping his c-suite title.
Great Lakes Brewing Company (GLBC) is throwing its hat in the low-ABV ring. The Cleveland-based craft brewery has released Dort Light, a 90-calorie, 2.9%-ABV extension of its flagship Dortmunder Gold Lager.
Was craft brewers’ 2025 less bad than we thought? The Brewers Association issued a revision to its annual production report. We’ll cover that, plus, interviews with Victory Brewing co-founder Bill Covaleski and director of brewing operations Joe Slavick, as well as Odell Brewing CEO Eric “Smitty” Smith.
As category definitions shift and consumers reconsider what, when, and where they want to drink, BevNET Live NYC 2026 (June 10+11) will bring together some of the industry’s most consequential voices – including Athletic Brewing co-founder and CEO Bill Shufelt and a panel of cannabis beverage leaders navigating a pivotal moment in the category’s future.
Check out news items initially reported in the Brewbound Insider Newsletter May 26-29, including headlines from Breakthru Beverage, Southern Glazer’s, Garage Beer, SpikedAde and more.
One of the hottest beer companies in the U.S., along with a budding THC-infused beverage entrepreneur, join the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast in back-to-back interviews. Garage Beer owner Andy Sauer shares upcoming plans for the fast-growing lager brand. Plus, Kick Fizz THC sparkling water co-founder Julie Rhodes explains how she’s preparing for the federal government’s November ban.
Highland Brewing (Asheville, North Carolina) has rechristened a beer to honor its founder: Oscar’s Oatmeal Porter.
As middle-tier M&A dominos fall this summer, NBWA president and CEO Craig Purser joins the latest Brewbound Podcast to discuss the tectonic shifts in the distribution landscape. Plus, Aeronaut director of programming Deepa Chungi shares how the Massachusetts craft brewery created a booming events business.
Check out news items were initially reported in the Brewbound Insider Newsletter May 18-19, including headlines from Armed Forces Brewing, Barrel One, Big Grove and more.
Check out news items initially reported in the Brewbound Insider Newsletter May 14-15., including headlines from RNDC, Bernstein, Brooklyn Brewery & more.
Lawson’s CEO Adeline Druart and Rhinegeist CEO Adam Bankovich discuss entering Year 3 of their respective tenures at the top of those companies in separate featured interviews on the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast.
Check out news items initially reported in the Brewbound Insider Newsletter May 11-13, including headlines from New Realm, Molson Coors, Widmer Brothers & more.
Breakthru Drivers Strike in Illinois & Missouri; Diageo Beer USA Net Sales +9.1%, Global Net Sales +2.3%; Monster Q1 Alcohol Net Sales -5.9%; Hard Seltzers Increasingly Top-Heavy Market; A-B CMO: ‘25 is the New 21’; Molson Coors Reveals Keystone Light Apple Cans.
