Justin Kendall

Justin Kendall

Editor, Brewbound

Justin Kendall provides daily coverage of the beer industry on Brewbound.com, conducts live-streamed interviews during Brewbound’s events and co-produces the Brewbound podcast. Kendall is a nearly 20-year career journalist who led alt-weekly newspapers in Kansas City, Missouri, and Des Moines, Iowa.

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Brewbound ICYMI: Covering the Beer Biz From Coast to Coast

Brewbound ICYMI: Covering the Beer Biz From Coast to Coast

As the Brewbound team gets ready to embark on another road trip next week, Zoe and Jess are wrapping up their own recent journeys. Zoe ventured to Maine for the New England Craft Brew Summit in Portland, and she picked up more than a few nuggets from that trip. Notably, Brewers Association chief economist Bart Watson offered an early read on 2022 production numbers.

Ball in Talks to Close Can Plant in Wallkill, New York

Ball in Talks to Close Can Plant in Wallkill, New York

The world’s largest manufacturer of aluminum cans is considering closing another production facility. Ball Corporation announced today that it has notified employees and union representatives of the potential closure of its plant in Wallkill, New York, as part of its collective bargaining agreement.

Brewbound ICYMI: Sierra Nevada Starts a Riot

Brewbound ICYMI: Sierra Nevada Starts a Riot

For only the second time in its 43-year history, Sierra Nevada has invested in another beverage company, albeit for a minority stake. The Chico, California-headquartered craft brewery announced it has made a minority investment in Riot Energy, a Venice, California-based energy drink maker.

Boston Beer CFO to Depart Company in April

Boston Beer CFO to Depart Company in April

After seven years at Boston Beer Company, CFO Frank Smalla will exit in mid-April, the company announced in an 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.