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The Lost Abbey to Scale Down, Sell Brewing Equipment

The Lost Abbey to Scale Down, Sell Brewing Equipment

Let’s get this out of the way: The Lost Abbey isn’t going away. The iconic U.S. maker of barrel-aged Belgian-style ales is, however, attempting to sublease half of its 40,000 sq. ft. production space in San Marcos and sell its 30-barrel brewery and fermentation tanks.

Big Drop Makes A Big Splash In Joint Venture With Destihl

UK-based and award-winning non-alcoholic brewer, Big Drop, has partnered with DESTIHL® Brewery to scale-up production and to handle sales for Big Drop to meet the increasing demand for its beers in the USA.

Stone Brewing Launches Margaritas Crafted with Premium Tequila and Real Fruit

Stone Brewing announces its newest ‘Buena’ brand family beverage – Stone Buenafiesta Margaritas. The lineup of four carefully crafted flavors includes Classic Lime, Strawberry, Passion Fruit and Pineapple Habanero, now available in Southern California only.

Will the Recession Stall Momentum for Superpremium Spirits?

Will the Recession Stall Momentum for Superpremium Spirits?

Super premium spirits have been outpacing mainstream categories for over a decade, but will a looming recession stall that trajectory? A new report suggests that economic conditions may soften demand for high end wine and spirits, but won’t hinder long term growth.

Threes Brewing Releases Cold IPA

Threes Brewing has just released The Current Thing Cold IPA. Clean and snappy, with notes of white grapefruit, ripe kiwi, and huckleberry gummies, it’s Threes’ take on a style gaining increased interest. 

White Labs Debuts Purepitch Next Generation Innovations In Homebrew Size

Bringing the innovation of PurePitch Next Generation (PPNG) packaging to home and small-scale professional brewers, White Labs has reimagined its homebrew size yeast to feature a resealable cap, exceptional breathability, double the pitch rate and verifiable quality at a value brewers will love