Anheuser-Busch InBev Teamsters Authorize Strike
Nearly 5,000 Teamsters members across Anheuser-Busch InBev’s U.S. facilities have voted to authorize a strike if a new contract is not in place when the current one expires on February 29.
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Brewbound Live 2023: Tilray Beer Chief Receiving 2-3 Daily Calls From Prospective Sellers, Open Spaces in TX and Great Lakes
Ty Gilmore, president of Tilray Brands’ U.S. beer division, estimated that he receives around two to three calls a day from potential sellers looking to join the Canadian cannabis firm’s craft brewery platform.
Campari Buys Courvoisier for $1.2 Billion, Accelerating Its “Premiumization Journey”
Campari has committed to acquiring cognac Courvoisier from Beam Suntory for an initial price of $1.2 billion, amounting to the biggest deal in the Italian spirit group’s history.
Massachusetts’ Dorchester Brewing and Aeronaut Brewing Announce Planned Merger
Two Massachusetts breweries – Dorchester Brewing Company and Aeronaut Brewing Company – will merge next year under a new parent company, Tasty Liquid Alliance, the two companies announced today.
Modern Times Releases Visible Ink Espresso Macaroon Stout
Modern Times Beer announces the release of its newest seasonal beer, Visible Ink Espresso Macaroon Stout.
NIQ’s 4 Trends for 2024: Shifting Shopping Behavior, Changing Demographics, Premiumization and Flavor
As 2023 comes to a close, the teams at market research firms NIQ and CGA hosted a webinar Tuesday to give predictions for 2024 bev-alc trends, including shifting consumer behavior, changing demographics, and continued premiumization and flavor-forward trends.
Crooked Hammock Brewery Announces Return of Backyard Beer Club in Delaware and South Carolina
2023 was a good year for beer at Hammock. We started the year bringing on new Brewmaster Larry Horwitz – A master brewer and former Brewers’ Association board member. 21 time National Medalist and long time service member on Brewers’ Association committees and teacher of all things beer.
Santa Monica Brew Works Taps 10 Speed Coffee to Continue “Breakfast Brew” Coffee-Shop Collaboration Series
Santa Monica Brew Works (SMBW) announces the latest edition in its series of coffee-shop collaborations.
Trouble Staying Dry This January? HOP WTR’s Hired a Hypnotist to Help Consumers Stay Dry
Last year, one in five adults participated in Dry January, but not everyone completed the challenge. This year, HOP WTR, the leading hoppy water brand, is making it easier than ever to stay dry by hypnotizing consumers to stick to their goals with the help of HOP WTR.
With Hard Tea in the Spotlight, Jiant Closes $6M Series A
Jiant, a leading ready-to-drink alcohol brand for modern consumers, announces the successful completion of a $6 million Series A capital raise.
Brewbound Podcast: 2023 Award Winner Interviews – Athletic Brewing, Lawson’s Finest Liquids & BeatBox
This week’s Brewbound Podcast features interviews with some of Brewbound’s 2023 award winners, including Athletic Brewing founders Bill Shufelt and John Walker; Lawson’s Finest Liquids founder Sean Lawson and CEO Adeline Druart; and BeatBox Beverages co-founder and COO Aimy Steadman.
Rupee Beer Now Available in Wegmans
Named Best Beer for World Food, Rupee is an Indian inspired-brand crafted by a world-renowned master beer brewer & Indian chef.
CT’s Black Pond Brews Releases “Connecticut Uncommon” in Collaboration With the Anchor SF Co-Op
Black Pond Brews, a microbrewery in the Quiet Corner of Connecticut that’s been in business since 2014, has released a canned run of a beer named Connecticut Uncommon in collaboration with The Anchor SF Co-Op.
Oregon Cider Week Coincides With CiderCon
Oregon Cider Week is returning January 2024 for a statewide celebration of cider, featuring tastings, tap takeovers, meet the maker events, pairing dinners, limited releases and more.