Oskar Blues’ Austin Brewery and Taproom Closes; Ninkasi Shutters Better Living Room
The Oskar Blues brewery and taproom in Austin, Texas, has closed, and Ninkasi Brewing has shuttered its Better Living Room taproom in Eugene, Oregon.
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Constellation Brands Launches ‘Flavor Changing’ FMB Shyft
Constellation Brands has launched Shyft, “a new flavor changing” flavored malt beverage (FMB), in three markets as part of a newly created “emerging brands group” aimed at creating new-to-world brands with “a more focused but longer testing approach,” CEO Bill Newlands announced during the company’s “Investor Day” on Thursday.
Bump Williams Consulting: Despite Spirit-based Hype, Beer Dominating RTD Share and Top Growth
Ready-to-drink (RTD) bev-alc continues to be a hot segment for beer, wine and spirits producers. However, the RTD landscape has become so extensive that its definitions have become blurry and sometimes confusing.
Ball’s Q3 Can Volume -9.9% in North and Central America; Can Manufacturer Closes, Delays and Calls Off Plants
Ball Corporation recorded a -9.9% volume decline for its North and Central America can business during the third quarter, the company reported today. Global shipments declined -3% in the quarter.
Molson Coors Raises Full-Year Guidance to +32% to +36% as Core Brand Gains Continues
Molson Coors has raised its full-year underlying pre-tax growth guidance by an additional 10% since its previous guidance, from +23% to +26%, to now +32% to +36%.
Bell’s Brewery to Celebrate Historic Event With 5 Great Lakes Breweries
Bell’s Brewery announces the return of their 32nd annual Eccentric Day on December 1st, featuring all new elements to this fan-favorite “Bell’s Holiday.”
Brewbound Podcast: Loverboy Spills the Tea on New NA Beverage
Hard tea and spritzer brand Loverboy is getting into the non-alcoholic space with a pair of 6-packs: lemon iced tea and white tea peach. Loverboy SVP of sales Derek Hahm and SVP of commercial strategy Todd Anderson discussed the launch of the brand, and how it will be incorporated into the Bravo reality series.
Cicerone Certification Launches New Online Course
The Cicerone Certification Program announced Selling with Cicerone, an online course designed for brewery and wholesaler sales teams.
Blake’s Hard Cider and Austin Eastciders Merge Under Blake’s Beverage Company Banner
Blake’s Hard Cider and Austin Eastciders are merging under the Blake’s Beverage Company umbrella, bringing together the top-selling cider brands in Texas and Michigan and creating the second-largest cider company in the U.S, the company announced today.
Two Roads Leans on Core for Growth
As Two Roads prepares to launch Guy Fieri-backed flavored malt beverage Flavortown Spiked, the Stratford, Connecticut-based craft brewery is taking a more conservative approach to the rest of its portfolio, focusing on what works, forgetting the rest.
Two Roads to Flavortown: Craft Brewer and Guy Fieri Team Up for Flavortown Spiked FMB
A frequent haunt of late for Guy Fieri’s red convertible isn’t a diner, a drive-in, or a dive, but rather Stratford, Connecticut-based Two Roads Brewing.
Circana: Top Beer Vendor Declines Accelerate in Last 4 Weeks; Athletic Dominating Grocery Growth
More than half of the top 25 beer vendors have declined in volume year-to-date (YTD), ending October 8, in Circana-tracked off-premise channels, according to the data firm’s monthly beer report.
Willie’s Superbrew Launches Juicy Hazy Hoppy
Something big has been brewing at Willie’s Superbrew: The award-winning adult beverage brand has added a new flavor to its lineup of hard seltzers.
TailGate Brewery Opens Seventh Tennessee Location
Nashville-based TailGate Brewery opened their seventh Tennessee taproom. TailGate has quickly become a major player in the Southeast, with explosive growth over the past few years.