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Brewbound’s Most-Read Stories of 2023

Brewbound’s Most-Read Stories of 2023

The fallout surrounding the conservative-led boycott of Anheuser-Busch’s (A-B) Bud Light brand and the accelerated declines that ensued accounted for three of Brewbound’s top stories of 2023. The internal machinations at A-B, including a reshuffling of its craft division, also piqued Brewbound readers’ interests. As we close out the year, here’s a look back at the 10 most-read stories of 2023.

Brewbound Live 2023: Keys to Winning in C-Stores with Extra Mile and Bump Williams Consulting

Brewbound Live 2023: Keys to Winning in C-Stores with Extra Mile and Bump Williams Consulting

Convenience stores were a bright spot for the beer category in 2023, with dollar sales in the channel up +5.2% for the first 11 months of the year, according to market research firm Circana. To share insights on how suppliers can make inroads in the channel, Extra Mile Convenience Stores category manager for alcoholic beverages Michelle Abdollah and Bump Williams Consulting VP of analytics and insights Dave Williams shared the stage at Brewbound Live.

Brewbound Podcast: AriZona Emerges as a Twisted Tea Challenger

Brewbound Podcast: AriZona Emerges as a Twisted Tea Challenger

AriZona Hard Tea VP of sales Lou Fabiano joins the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the opportunity for the hard tea challenger brand as it attempts to cut into Boston Beer Company’s 90% stranglehold on the market with Twisted Tea.