Craft beer is truly a way of life here in Maine. As Maine’s breweries gear up for their busiest season, many brewers are also taking the time to consider how their hefty energy usage affects the environment – and many have taken the next step to make their brewing operations and locations greener.
As part of its 150th anniversary celebration, Siebel Institute of Technology in Chicago is pleased to announce that it is bringing two of its brewing-related courses to Colorado this summer, hosted at the School of Hospitality at Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Convenience channel growth decelerated to 1.7% in the first quarter of the year, underperforming all other retail channels, according to market research firm IRI’s “The Convenience Store Landscape Q1 2022” report released this week.
David Bower, former president and CEO of Upland Brewing Co., spoke to Brewbound last month to discuss his new role as VP of sales for Wildpack Beverage, a national beverage co-packer and packaging supplier.
Seattle-based Ghostfish Brewing Company is expanding to the East Coast. The dedicated gluten-free brewery is in the process of opening a production facility in Westfield, New York, about 60 miles west of Buffalo, to supply markets east of the Mississippi River.
The Salida Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Brewers Guild are pleased to announce the 70 participating Colorado craft breweries that will pour their latest and greatest at the Colorado Brewers Rendezvous on July 9 at Riverside Park (110 Sackett Ave. Salida, CO 81201) and the 20 breweries pouring at the Pre-Vous at the Steam Plant Theater (220 W Sackett Ave, Salida, CO 81201) the evening before.
Ryan Burk has joined Feel Goods Company, parent company of Good Beer Hunting, as co-founder following his departure from Boston Beer last month. At Feel Goods, a marketing and innovation studio focusing on beverages, Burk will work alongside co-founder Michael Kiser to create programming for new clients and work on brand development for existing ones.
Ready-to-drink canned cocktail maker Crook & Marker has confirmed the elimination of positions in its salesforce, according to a company spokesperson. The spokesperson declined to share the specific number of jobs that were eliminated.
In celebration of the start of summer, Zupan’s Markets has announced two delicious happenings, including the Taste of Summer event and release of the 19th beer in its Farm-to-Market lineup.