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Brewbound Podcast: NBWA CEO Craig Purser Previews 2022 Legislative Conference and Priorities

Brewbound Podcast: NBWA CEO Craig Purser Previews 2022 Legislative Conference and Priorities

Craig Purser, president and CEO of the National Beer Wholesalers Association, previews his trade organization’s agenda for its upcoming Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. Purser breaks down the NBWA’s 2022 legislative priorities, discusses the U.S. Treasury Department’s report on competition in the alcoholic beverage industry, and shares his thoughts on what will be on beer wholesalers’ trucks in the next five years.

Iron Hill Presents $25k Check to CureSearch for Children’s Cancer

Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant announces the donations of $25,000 to longtime philanthropic partner CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, an organization with a mission to end childhood cancer by driving targeted and innovative research with measurable results in an accelerated time frame.

People Moves: Boston Beer Supply Chain Leader Quincy Troupe to Depart April 1; Chris Hudson Joins North Coast; Atwater Appoints New President

People Moves: Boston Beer Supply Chain Leader Quincy Troupe to Depart April 1; Chris Hudson Joins North Coast; Atwater Appoints New President

Boston Beer Company senior VP of supply chain Quincy B. Troupe will exit the company on April 1, according to a separation agreement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Fort Bragg, California-headquartered North Coast Brewing Co. has named Chris Hudson its national key accounts director. Detroit, Michigan-based, Molson Coors-owned Atwater Brewery has appointed Katy McBrady as its president, effective April 4, following the departure of former president and owner Mark Rieth in December.

Boneyard Beer to Join CSA  for Full-Time Distribution in Colorado

Boneyard Beer is set to become a main-stay in the Colorado beer market. With previous part-time distribution, Boneyard Beer will officially launch full-time distribution in the Colorado beer market March 14, 2022. They will be launching with one seasonal SKU plus their core lineup: RPM IPA, Hop Venom IPA and Incredible Pulp.