New Jersey Governor Signs Taproom Operation Reform into Law
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a bill that will ease strict restrictions on the way craft breweries in the state can operate their taprooms.
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Diageo and Diddy Settle Racial Discrimination Suit
After nearly nine months of an ugly public legal battle, Sean “Diddy” Combs and Diageo have settled disputes over allegations from the music mogul that the brands he collaborated with Diageo on— Cîroc Vodka and DeLeon Tequila— received worse treatment because of his race.
Circana: Total Beer Dollar Sales +2.6%, Volume -1.7% in 2023; Constellation Brands Nudges Molson Coors From No. 2 Spot
Constellation Brands overtook Molson Coors as the No. 2 beer category vendor by dollar sales in multi-outlet grocery and convenience stores (MULO+C) in 2023, according to market research firm Circana, which shared its year-end report. Constellation grew off-premise dollars by $1.092 billion to $8.446 billion through December 31.
Report: Uber to Close Drizly E-Commerce Alcohol Delivery Platform
Uber has decided to shut down Drizly just three years after acquiring the alcohol e-commerce delivery platform for $1.1 billion, Axios reported today.
Dogfish Head’s 2024 Beverage Release Calendar
With the New Year comes Dogfish Head’s announcement of its annual beverage release calendar but this year, the brewery is shaking things up!
Tennessee Brew Works Releases Seasonal Beer: Wildwood Flower
Tennessee Brew Works, a Nashville-based craft brewery, is thrilled to announce the release of its highly regarded Belgian-style Honey Blonde seasonal beer, Wildwood Flower.
Anderson Valley Brewing Company Releases “Black Light Ale”
At Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC), we decided our New Year’s resolution was to have our cake and eat it too. By “cake” we mean “beer,” and by “eat” we mean “drink a tasty, full-flavored, craft beer.”
Eastern Market Brewing Co. Releases Paczki-Inspired Beers
This week marks Eastern Market Brewing Co.’s biggest beer release of the year, Paczki Beer.
Circana: Craft Off-Premise Sales -0.9% to $4.7B in 2023; Volume -4.4%
The final Circana beer report for 2023 has arrived and it’s time to see how the category and its segments fared in scans, starting with a look at craft.
From Cold Box Battles to Direct Shipping: The Key Regulatory Changes Shaping BevAlc in 2024
With the pandemic-induced rise of ready-to-drink cocktails and e-commerce, bev-alc federal agencies and state legislators have been catching up to an industry with increasingly blurred category lines and tiers. As 2024 revs up we chatted with bev-alc attorneys about what regulations have been hot topics amongst suppliers in the last year and what updates the industry is anxiously awaiting.
✌️INSIDER’S Week in Beer: Sam Adams Wants You to Drink Non-Alc Beer for 2
Welcome to Brewbound’s Inside Look at the Beer Business for the week that was … Saturday, January 13, 2024. Where I have good news for any pregnant readers who are looking to publicly shame their significant others on social media! #finally
Rupee Beer Now Available Online in 45 States
Named Best Beer for World Food, Rupee is an Indian inspired-brand crafted by a world-renowned master beer brewer & Indian chef.
Public Coast Brewing Releases New ‘67 Blonde Lager
To kick off the 2024 year, Public Coast Brewing Co. has released a new core beer to their signature lineup of year-round brews — the ‘67 Blonde Lager, a reimagined classic of the 2018 World Cup Winner, the ‘67 Blonde Ale.
WISEACRE Brewing Company Launches New Brews, New Market in 2024
WISEACRE Brewing Company is rolling into 2024 with two new product launches: Hop Zip, a non-alcoholic, hop-infused sparkling water, and Sky Dog, a 99-calorie premium lager that will offer a delicious flavor profile while targeting a price point lower than most craft brews.