The Bronx Brewery Expands Distribution Into Puerto Rico
The Bronx Brewery has announced its market expansion across Puerto Rico this week.
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Brewbound Podcast: Bump Williams Consulting Breaks Down Craft Trends Halfway Through 2022
Bump Williams Consulting’s Dave Williams and Brian “BK” Krueger break down craft’s performance at the halfway point of 2022 and the opportunities available to suppliers. Williams and Krueger also shared insights on craft’s top growth area hazy and imperial IPAs.
Beer Institute: Tax Paid Shipments -3.3% in June 2022
U.S. brewers shipped an estimated 16 million barrels of beer in June 2022, a -3.3% decline (or -540,652 barrels of beer) compared to June 2021, the Beer Institute reported, citing domestic tax paid shipments from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).
Bell’s Brewery Partners with Meals on Wheels America for 3rd Annual Raise a Wing Event
Bell’s Brewery announced that its annual Raise a Wing event has returned for a third year, teaming up with Meals on Wheels America in support of the organization’s urgent mission to empower its local community programs and improve the health and quality of life of seniors, so no one is left hungry or isolated.
Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea Launches NFT with Real-World Perks
Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea, the nation’s No. 1 hard iced tea brand1, is partnering with Sesame3, a web3 platform for brands, to launch its first-ever NFT.
Temperance Beer Co. Announces ‘Scarce Goods’ 2022 Limited Summer Releases
In September of 2021, Temperance Beer Co. launched Scarce Goods, a new label and concept: brew very small batches, available only at the brewery, in styles not yet undertaken by Temperance.
Ale Asylum Closes Doors After Planned Sale Falls Through
Ale Asylum permanently closed last week after 16 years, after a planned sale of the brewery failed to come to fruition, the Madison, Wisconsin-based brewery announced on its website and social media channels Friday.
Ceria Brewing Gets ‘Crafty’ with New Spotify Ad Campaign; Jackson Savarese Joins as California Sales Rep
Ceria Brewing Company, makers of alcohol-free (AF) THC- and CBD-infused craft beers, has launched a “crafty” out-of-home campaign in California with a tagline reading, “Legally This Ad Can’t Say Much. But This Playlist Can,” with an accompanying QR code that will connect consumers directly to a unique Spotify playlist.
Constellation Brands Goes for Gold in 2023 with Modelo Oro National Launch
After a successful trial, Constellation Brands will expand its Modelo line extension Oro nationwide in March 2023, the company announced. Modelo Oro – a lower-calorie, lower-carbohydrate light beer intended to appeal to drinkers looking for better-for-them options – was one of several innovation productions Constellation introduced this spring for simultaneous test launches in various markets.
BarthHaas: Hop Market Oversupplied as Acreage Increases for 8th Consecutive Year
Global hop acreage grew +0.8% to 62,886 hectares (nearly 155,395 acres) in 2021, increasing for the eighth consecutive year, global hop supplier BarthHaas reported Monday.
Atlantucky Brewing To Debut ‘The Bluff’ Beer With Portion Of Proceeds Benefitting Atlanta Neighborhood
Atlantucky Brewing is proud to debut its newest beer, “The Bluff,” with 10 percent of the brew’s sales being donated to Future Successors’ work within the downtown Atlanta neighborhood of the same name.
Sierra Nevada Shutters Torpedo Room Location in Berkeley
Sierra Nevada announced last week the closure of its Berkeley, California-based Torpedo Room satellite taproom after nearly a decade in business.
Stormalong Cider Releases First Year-Round Variety 12-Pack
Stormalong Cider, award-winning Massachusetts-based cidery, announced the launch of its first variety 12-pack.
Belching Beaver Brewery and Deftones Release Their 10th Collaboration Beer
Belching Beaver Brewery and Deftones started their relationship back in 2016 with the release of Phantom Bride IPA.