Yuengling Enters Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma as Part of Molson Coors JV
D.G. Yuengling & Son beer is now rolling out in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma as part of the Pennsylvania brewery’s joint venture with Molson Coors for westward expansion.
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Genesee Leans on Crowdsourcing for Next Specialty Beer
Here’s an election we can all get behind. Vote Genesee for ’23! For the first time, fans will choose the new Genesee Specialty beer by voting. Genny lovers can flock to the polls now through March 31 with voting available in-person at the Genesee Brew House and online at geneseebeer.com/geneseefor23.
Brewbound Podcast: What’s Up – and What’s Down – in Beverage Alcohol to Start 2023?
3 Tier Beverages consultant Stephanie Roatis shares the beverage alcohol segments trending up (hint, Dry January did all right) and those on the downward swing.
3 Up, 3 Down with 3 Tier Q4 2022: Dry January Had Its Biggest Year Yet in 2023; Seltzer Rationalization Continues
Non-alcoholic beer, wine and spirits had their time in the spotlight during Dry January, while high ABV ciders are taking off. In this second installment of the quarterly series, 3 Tier product team consultant Stephanie Roatis shared three insights on industry growth, as well as three underperforming areas across bev-alc scan data.
Lone River’s New Ranch Rita Variety Pack Steps on the Scene in Time for National Margarita Day
Lone River Beverage Company is taking National Margarita Day by the horns as it serves up the NEW Ranch Rita Variety Pack, adding to its portfolio of cocktail-inspired hard seltzers.
Report: A-B Owned Platform Beer Ceases Operations in Ohio; Brand Will Live on as 3 IPAs
Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) owned Platform Beer Co. has ceased operations in Ohio, according to a Cleveland.com story citing “several sources.” However, the Platform brand will live on as three IPAs, according to a Platform spokesperson.
Modern Times Beer Debuts Pause for Effect Hazy Double IPA
Modern Times Beer announces the launch of Pause for Effect Hazy Double India Pale Ale, the first in a series of highly innovative and incredibly delicious Double IPAs planned for 2023.
Reyes Acquires Constellation Brands and Sierra Nevada Portfolios from Sacramento-Based Markstein Beverage Co.
Golden Brands – the Reyes Beverage Group’s Northern California subsidiary – has acquired rights to the Constellation Brands and Sierra Nevada portfolios from Sacramento-based Markstein Beverage Co.
Harpoon Launches THC-Infused, ‘Hop-Forward’ Non-Alc Beverage in Massachusetts
Boston-based Harpoon Brewery is expanding beyond bev-alc and into cannabis, announcing the launch of Rec. Weed, a THC-infused non-alcoholic beverage.
Beer Economist Bart Watson to Headline New England Craft Brew Summit
The New England Craft Brew Summit, the largest craft beer conference in the Northeast, will return to Portland on March 9, 2023. Bart Watson, Ph.D., of the Brewers Association will deliver a keynote address Craft’s Changing and Maturing Market, focused on the economic outlook for the industry and what brewers can expect in the coming year.
Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company’s Falconry Club Takes Flight
The Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company (NCBC) fan favorite Falconry Club returns Friday, February 24 and the Creek team is pulling out all the stops to welcome this Oak Smoked Wheat Lager back to the taps!
311 Announces Come Original IPA in Collaboration with El Segundo Brewing Company
311 has announced their new beer, Come Original India Pale Ale, in collaboration with El Segundo Brewing Company out of El Segundo, CA.
Molson Coors Q4 US Shipments -11%, Depletions -6.8%; Full-Year Global Net Sales +4.1%, to $10.7 Billion
Molson Coors’ U.S. business ended 2022 on a weak note, as the company recorded declines in both shipments (-11.2%) and depletions (-6.8%) in the fourth quarter, according to the company’s Q4 and full-year 2022 earnings report.
Mother Earth Brewing Company Expands Flagship ‘Cali Family’ with Peaches & Cream, Combo Pack
Mother Earth’s signature line of cream ales is getting its third flavor varietal this week following the wild success of the brewery’s original flagship ale Cali Creamin’, and its orange Creamsicle counterpart, Cali Creamin’ Creamsicle.