Beverage industry veteran and Bai founder Ben Weiss came to BevNET Live 2026 in New York City earlier this month ready to explain how these consumer shifts led him back into the beverage industry with Crooked Pop, a hard soda built on Osava.
Ten Ohio intoxicating hemp businesses can resume sales after a federal judge granted a temporary restraining order blocking the state “from taking any criminal, civil, administrative, or regulatory enforcement action” against them through June 29 (so long as they stay within the parameters of the 2018 Farm Bill).
Daizy’s Social Soda founding partner Jill Johnson, Southern Crown Partners Chief Administration Officer Justin Ashby and Diana Eberlein, Chair of the Coalition for Adult Beverage Alternatives spoke at BevNET Live NYC last week to discuss what’s next for intoxicating hemp.
Check out news items initially reported in the Brewbound Insider Newsletter, including headlines from Rabobank, BeerBoard, RNDC and more.
Athletic Brewing co-founder and CEO Bill Shufelt is “the most excited” he’s felt since founding the dedicated non-alcoholic beer brand. On the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast, Shufelt shared what’s driving his hyped feeling, with a foundation he and co-founder John Walker laid about a decade ago.
Tilray’s Portfolio Plans for UK BrewDog Locations; This Year’s Top New Products; The Importance of Beer Bars; And Founders KBS Bourbon.
Dad Grass was crowned the champion of New Beverage Showdown 31, joining an elite cohort of well-known beverage brands such as Health-Ade and Poppi that have previously claimed victory in the bi-annual pitch competition.
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.
