FMBs Dominate Top 25 New Beer Brands Year-to-Date, Per Bump Williams Consulting
“Flavor” is one of the trendiest words in beverage-alcohol right now, with producers across beer, wine and spirits boasting “flavor-forward” innovations.
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Brewbound Podcast: Funky Buddha’s Ryan Sentz on Buying Back the Florida Craft Brewery
Funky Buddha Brewery co-founder Ryan Sentz discusses what it’s like to buy back the business he and his brother KC sold to Constellation Brands in 2017. Buying back the brewery has been a several-years-in-the-making process, Sentz shares.
IWSR: Five Trends Impacting Global BevAlc Growth
Global beverage alcohol is projected to deliver over $21.6 billion to the global economy by the end of 2023, with premium plus segments and no/low alcohol representing bright spots, according to a report from the IWSR Drinks Market Analysis released today.
8th Wonder Brewery Acquired by Texas Cannabis Company Bayou City Hemp
8th Wonder Brewery, Distillery and Cannabis has been acquired by Bayou City Hemp Company, a Houston, Texas-headquartered cannabis company.
Outside Lands Reveals Its 2023 Drink Lineup Including 30 of California’s Finest Breweries and Cideries
Outside Lands announces its drink lineup, preparing fans for all of the ways in which they can raise a glass to incredible music, delicious food, and 15 years of Outside Lands. Pairing with the festival’s 90+ performances and Taste of the Bay Area’s 96 restaurants, are three distinct beverage experiences: Cocktail Magic, Wine Lands, and Beer Lands.
Tröegs Releases Beautiful and Balanced Nimble Giant Double IPA
Tröegs Independent Brewing announces the release of its beautiful and balanced once-a-year Double IPA, Nimble Giant.
River North Brewery’s Award Winning Chocolate Porter Is Back
A gold medal win at the World Beer Cup is no small feat. River North Brewery will be throwing a party to re-release Midnight Hike imperial porter to honor its gold medal award at the largest beer competition in the world.
Lawson’s Finest Liquids Earns Distinguished B Corp Certification
Lawson’s Finest Liquids is proud to announce it has earned status as a Certified B Corporation.
Kit NA Brewing Expands Distribution Network and Market Presence with Two New Partners
Kit NA Brewing of Portland, ME is expanding its distribution and is rolling into the states of Connecticut and New York this June.
Limited Time Only Topo Chico Aguas Frescas Hard Seltzer Hits Shelves for Summer
Topo Chico Aguas Frescas Hard Seltzer, a new summertime special inspired by a classic staple of street markets, taquerias and restaurants, is now on shelves.
Survey Says: Beer Distributors Believe Bud Light Has Suffered Permanent Damage
A pair of beer distributor surveys found that many in the middle tier believe that the conservative led boycott of Anheuser-Busch’s Bud Light brand may be permanent. Financial services firm Jefferies’ survey found that a majority (65%) of distributors surveyed expect the Bud Light downturn to last at least another six months, while 32% believe it could be permanent. A separate distributor survey by Goldman Sachs analyst Bonnie Herzog found that most respondents are “pessimistic about the potential for a full recovery” of Bud Light’s “brand equity and market share.”
Diageo CEO Sir Ivan Menezes Has Died
Sir Ivan Menezes, who has guided bev-alc giant Diageo as CEO for nearly a decade, has died “following a brief illness,” the company announced today.
Peak Drift Brewing Company Launches Sustainable Digital Can Printing Program
Peak Drift Brewing Company, Columbia’s newest award-winning craft beverage company, announces the launch of Peak Press, its new sustainable digital can printing program.
Sierra Nevada Founder Ken Grossman to Takeover As Interim CEO as Jeff White Retires
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. CEO Jeff White has announced his retirement from the Chico, California-headquartered craft brewery. Brewery founder Ken Grossman will step in as interim CEO as a search for a new CEO begins.