Lawson’s Finest Introduces its Maple Ale Outside VT for the First Time
Lawson’s Finest Liquids is making its classic maple ale, Mad River Maple, available to fans across the Northeast.
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Annual Pink Boots Hop Blend Raises Scholarship Funding for Women in Beer and Alcohol Industry
Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), a 100% farmer-owned global hop supplier, is pleased to announce the pre-order opening of their 6th Annual Pink Boots Blend in partnership with Pink Boots Society (PBS).
Tennessee Brew Works & George Dickel To Release Belgian-Style Quad and Imperial Porter Aged in George Dickel Whisky Barrels as Part of Their Collaborative Series
Nashville’s Tennessee Brew Works is once again partnering with Tennessee neighbors George Dickel and continuing their collaborative series with upcoming releases of their barrel-aged Belgian-Style Quad Ale and Imperial Porter.
Big Deal Brewing by Labatt Launches in U.S.
Labatt and Barstool Sports’ Spittin’ Chiclets, the number one hockey podcast in the world, announced that its latest beer to hit the market, Big Deal Brewing ‘Original’ Golden Ale is now available in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Michigan and Ohio.
Boulevard and Vine Street Brewing Announce Buck O’Neil Ale
Boulevard Brewing Co. is excited to announce the official launch of its newest brew in collaboration with Vine Street Brewing Co.: the Buck O’Neil Barrel-Aged Saison.
Pernod Ricard Acquires George Strait’s Codigo 1530 Tequila
Pernod Ricard is boosting its agave portfolio with another tequila. The global wine and spirits company announced on Monday that it had acquired a majority stake in Código 1530 Tequila, the ultra-premium tequila co-founded by country music singer George Strait.
Bump Williams: Craft Pricing +4.6% YTD; New Belgium Only Top 15 Craft Vendor in Growth; Victory Most Expensive Avg. Case Price
The average price per case of craft beer is up +4.6% year-to-date and “continues creeping into the $40+ per case range,” according to Bump Williams Consulting, citing NielsenIQ data through October 1. The average price paid per unit is up +2% compared to a year ago, the firm added.
NACS 2022: Convenience-Focused New Bev-Alc Offerings Home in on Premiumization, Betterment and Flavor
Many new beverage-alcohol products on display at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) trade show earlier this month in Las Vegas “[f]ocused on premiumization, convenience, betterment and enhanced flavor profiles,” according to Goldman Sachs senior equity research analyst Bonnie Herzog.
Ecliptic Brewing to Celebrate Anniversary with Ninth Orbit: New Zealand-style Pilsner this Month
In honor of Ecliptic Brewing’s Ninth Anniversary on October 20th, the company will release a New Zealand-style Pilsner in both draft and 16-ounce cans.
Pike Brewing Releases Seattle Freeze Cold IPA
Pike Brewing has just released their fall seasonal beer created by new head brewer Leslie Shore.
Bump Williams Consulting: Craft Sales Creep Toward Break-Even in Q3; Regional, Local Brands Struggle
Off-premise craft beer sales through the first three quarters of 2022 are in the red (-5.1%), although trends have “slowly [creeped] toward break-even” through the summer months (July, August, September), according to the latest craft breakdown from Bump Williams Consulting (BWC), citing NielsenIQ data through October 1.
Beer Distributors Announce Support for Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts
At its annual 85th Annual Convention and Product Showcase, the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) announced a $50,000 donation to the Volunteer Florida Foundation to support relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Ian.
Maryland Farms Join Forces with UMD and Flying Dog to Create Field Notes Pale Ale
Frederick’s Flying Dog Brewery and the University of Maryland’s College of Agriculture & Natural Resources (UMD AGNR) have worked with two Maryland farmers to put even more homegrown ingredients into the brewery’s annual Field Notes Pale Ale.
Rupee Beer Expands & Now Available Online in 30 States
When you think of beer, you wouldn’t necessarily think of India. That’s about to change as Rupee Beer is on a global mission to become a household name in the craft beer world.