Tilray Brands is acquiring eight craft brands from Anheuser-Busch InBev in a blockbuster all cash deal.

Co-founder and CEO Colin Schilling, CCO Eric Phillips and EVP of marketing Rachel Thomas join the Brewbound team to discuss the cidery’s participation in National Cider Month, as well as its debut at the Great American Beer Festival and a retail activation with Whole Foods.

Mary Guiver, Whole Foods global senior category merchant for beer and spirits, and Jason Murphy, Buffalo Wild Wings beverage product and program innovation manager, joined together on stage for the first time at Brewbound Live in Santa Monica, California, earlier this month to discuss what they’re looking for from suppliers in 2022.

Generation Z consumers are aligning themselves with brands that share their values. But how do you reach the youngest legal-drinking-age consumers in an authentic way? Mario X. Carrasco, co-founder and principal of technology-driven cultural insights agency ThinkNow, shares how companies can speak to Gen Z consumers, while acknowledging the multicultural future of the U.S.

Bump Williams Consulting’s Dave Williams reviews first quarter craft beer performance, craft’s conflicting growth style trends, why hazy IPAs are at break even, SKU count changes and retail reset trends.

Several big deals have gone down in 2022, from the sale of Stone Brewing to Sapporo, to Tilray’s recent acquisition of Montauk Brewing. Those transactions have one thing in common: investment bank Arlington Capital Advisors. Arlington director Ryan Lake will speak one-on-one about the current dealmaking landscape for craft breweries, carbonated soft drink makers’ interest in bev-alc, the level of interest in fourth category products, growing middle tier consolidation and much more.

3 Tier Beverages consultant Mary Mills and Beer Institute VP of research Danelle Kosmal share a pre-Labor Day update on the beverage-alcohol trends so far. Mills and Kosmal explore beer’s performance, the sluggishness of shipments, draft and packaging trends and much more.

Eagle Park Brewing co-founder Max Borgardt discusses acquiring and reviving legacy brand Milwaukee Brewing Company (MKE). The Wisconsin craft brewery acquired MKE’s brands and recipes a year ago. Borgardt gives an update on the integration of the two brands and plans for the future.

We are thrilled to announce a new offering for our food, beverage and beer communities. Introducing: Insider All Access – an even more comprehensive and engaging way to stay up-to-date on the latest industry happenings.

Fresh back from Denver, Justin and Zoe recap their experiences at the Great American Beer Festival. Jess quizzes them on the beers, the booths and the vibe of this year’s fest. Plus, stick around for a Brew Talks replay of our conversation on the health of national draft beer.

BevNET, the leading source for news and insights into the beverage industry, is thrilled to announce the inaugural BevNET Spirits Awards for 2023.

Leaders from Brooklyn Brewery and Hoplark share the why behind their recent partnership. Hoplark founder Dean Eberhardt, CEO Betsy Frost and Brooklyn Brewery CEO Eric Ottaway also share their perspectives on the trajectory of NA beverages.

On this week’s Brewbound Podcast, Justin and Zoe dive into some of the latest headlines, including several business deals, such as Brooklyn Brewery’s minority investment in Hoplark and Green Man and Appalachian Mountain Brewing’s new joint venture.

In a week’s time – hours before things kick off at the Great American Beer Festival – industry members will gather at Brewbound’s Brew Talks meetup in Denver.