DISCUS: Market Share Increase for US Spirits Fueled by Premiumization and RTDs
For the first time, spirit revenues have eclipsed beer, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) in its annual economic briefing today.
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CiderCon Data Talk: Cider to Reach ‘Natural Equilibrium’ As National Brands Bow Out; Opportunity for Cider with Hard Seltzer Slowdown
Data and economy experts from 3 Tier Beverages, NielsenIQ’s CGA and the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) gave attendees insights into the state of the bev-alc industry and cider’s potential growth opportunities during the 13th annual CiderCon, held last week in Chicago.
Great Divide to Release Hazy Hercules Imperial IPA in 19.2 oz. Format
Hot on the heels of Great Divide Brewing Co.’s re-formulated Imperial IPA comes the first extension to the Hercules Imperial IPA family in the form of HAZY Hercules Imperial IPA. Like its predecessor Hercules—a fan-favorite that returned, in September with a new look and taste—Hazy Hercules will also be 9.5% ABV and available exclusively as a 19.2oz single-serve can.
Big Storm Brewing to Open Fifth Location in Ybor City This Weekend
Big Storm Brewing Co. will be opening its fifth location this Saturday, February 11 in the heart of
Ybor City. Located at 1600 East 7th Avenue, the 11,000 square-foot taproom and restaurant takes over the previous Hamburger Mary’s space.
Tröegs Introduces Seasonally Rotating Canthology Variety 12-Packs
Tröegs Independent Brewing announces the release of its seasonally rotating Canthology variety 12-pack of cans. Canthology will replace the Hershey, PA, brewery’s long-running Anthology variety 12-packs of bottles.
Brewbound Podcast: The Aftermath of Dry January, Plus CiderCon Road Report
With another Dry January in the books, how do non-alcoholic beer producers keep up the momentum? Partake Brewing founder and CEO Ted Fleming and Lagunitas CMO Paige Guzman share what’s next for the growing segment and discuss increased competition and what growing retailer support means for NA beer and similar offerings such as hop water.
Switchback Releases New DIPA Cat
Switchback Brewing Co., home to Switchback Ale – Vermont’s best-selling craft beer, announces the latest in their DIPA Cat Series.
Hard Seltzer Hits Lowest Share of Beer Category Dollars Since Q1 2020; Segment ‘Still Searching for a Bottom’
Hard seltzer’s share of total beer category dollar sales reached its lowest point since the beginning of the pandemic in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Jefferies’ most recent hard seltzer dashboard.
Local’s Light: Michigan’s Best Selling Craft Lager
While the craft brewing industry saw record numbers over the two-year pandemic haze, 2022 ushered in record lows for many.
Iowans Get a Glimpse of Warmer Months Ahead with a Party Wave of Crushability at Big Grove
Big Grove announced a brand-new fruited wheat release to join their year-round beer portfolio. Now pouring in their Iowa City, Solon, and Des Moines taprooms, Citrus Surfer is loaded with real orange and lemon citrus at a crushable 4.8% ABV.
Lone Tree Brewing Reports Production And Philanthropic Impact In 2022 Year In Review
In 2022, Lone Tree Brewing maintained its community commitments with the production of both fan-favorite and innovative new beers, and more than $20,000 donated to philanthropic initiatives. Here is their Year in Review.
Luna Bay Booch Launches Limited Edition ‘Women in the Wild’ Box Designed by Female Artist Carly Jo
Female-founded and -operated hard kombucha brand Luna Bay Booch is celebrating women in a whole new way: with the launch of their Watermelon Sea Salt flavor in a limited edition box designed by female artist Carly Jo.
New Brewstillery on Tap for the Midwest
With a background in science and a penchant for the cavalier and unusual, Alpha Brewing Company began brewing in downtown St. Louis in 2013.
North Carolina’s Olde Mecklenburg Launches New IPA and Refreshes Packaging in Time for Statewide Expansion
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB), the elder statesman of Charlotte’s burgeoning craft beer industry, is rolling into 2023 with a new look, new distributor partners and a new IPA.