Urban South to Acquire Perfect Plain Brewing and Related Outposts in Florida
New Orleans-based Urban South Brewery will acquire Pensacola, Florida-based hospitality brand Perfect Plain Brewing Co. for an undisclosed amount.
Zoe Licata
Senior Reporter, Brewbound.com
Zoe Licata joined Brewbound in 2021 after several years of freelance reporting and documentary work. She’s a Massachusetts native, guinea pig for bev-alc innovation and savant in Gen Z culture.
Posts by Zoe Licata
Jefferies: Hard Seltzers Are Losing Battle to Tough Summer Comps Despite Growth of Spirits-Based Subsegment
Hard seltzers ended the summer season down -5.5% year-to-date through September 10 in multi-outlet plus convenience channels, as the segment continues to battle tough comps of years past, financial services firm Jefferies reported, citing NielsenIQ data.
Last Call: 76% of Consumers Visiting On-Premise More Often or Same As Usual, Says CGA; Atwater Close to Wrapping $1M Capital Improvement Project
Despite inflationary pressures, more than three-quarters of consumers (76%) are still visiting bars and restaurants more than or as often as usual, according to market research firm CGA.
Pilot Project Acquires Former Milwaukee Brewing Production Facility, Following $8 Million Seed Round
Pilot Project, a Chicago-based brewery incubator, has closed a $8 million seed round, led by the Chicago investment group InvestBev.
Faubourg Merges with Made By The Water; Targets Joint Annual Production of 100,000+ Barrels
New Orleans-based Faubourg Brewing Company has merged with Made By The Water (MBTW), a southeast-based portfolio company, with the plan “to be one of the largest craft beer producers in the United States.”
Cross-Category Purchases Now ‘the Norm Rather Than the Exception,’ Says Bump Williams Consulting
Ready-to-drink beverage-alcohol (RTDs) has crossed into every alcoholic-beverage category, with spirits-based and wine-based RTDs, hard seltzers, flavored malt beverages (FMBs) and more.
People Moves: Bent Water Hires VP of Sales; Mark Anthony Taps Diageo Vet as 1st Chief Commercial Officer; Old Meck Appoints VP of Sales & Marketing
Bent Water Brewing Company has promoted Joe Companion to VP of sales, after fewer than eight months with the Lynn, Massachusetts-based brewery.
Bump Williams Pt. 3: It’s Not Time to Panic Over Craft Price; Be Wary of Lost Occasions and ‘Lagging’ In-Store Promotions
Craft has had a rocky 2022 in off-premise channels, with declines in dollar sales, distribution and shelf space.
Bump Williams Pt. 2: Hazy IPAs, Single Serves and Variety 12-Packs Present Growth Opportunity for Craft Growth
Craft dollar sales declined -5.9% year-to-date through August 20 in multi-outlet plus convenience channels, according to Bump Williams Consulting (BWC), citing NielsenIQ data.
Bump Williams Consulting Pt. 1: Declines in Craft Distribution and Shelf Space Concerning
Off-premise trends are looking “challenging” for craft beer, Brian “BK” Krueger and Dave Williams of Bump Williams Consulting (BWC), shared during a Brewers Association (BA) Collab Hour last week.
Last Call: Heineken Acquires Remaining Stake in London’s Beavertown; July Beer Imports +0.8% YOY; Pike Refreshes Brand
Heineken UK has acquired full ownership of Beavertown Brewery, four years after purchasing a minority share in the London-based company.
Allagash to Open New Tasting Room in 2024; Production to Stay in Portland
Allagash Brewing Company has agreed to purchase a 7-acre plot of land in Scarborough, Maine which will house a new tasting room, opening in 2024, the brewery announced today.
Beachwood to Enter Spirits with New Brewery and Distillery; 2 Additional Locations to Open in 2022
California’s Beachwood Brewing Company will soon be slinging its own cocktails along with its brews.
Athletic Brewing Launches New ‘Fit For All Times’ Campaign with Celebrity Investors; Announces 3 New NIL Sponsorships
Non-alcoholic beer maker Athletic Brewing Company launched a new “Fit For All Times” campaign today, featuring several familiar names, including NFL player J.J. Watt and celebrity chef David Chang – both early investors in the Stratford, Connecticut-based company.