Craft beer industry news.
Newport, Oregon-based Rogue Ales and Spirits has created a charitable beer to raise money for the crisis in Ukraine, following Russia’s invasion of the country on February 24.
Flavored offerings across several beer category segments are driving growth, according to Bump Williams Consulting’s most recent report. “Flavors clearly stand out as a common thread when it comes to answering the question of ‘Where is growth coming from?’” Williams wrote.
Off-premise dollar sales of craft beer are down -8.5%, to nearly $650.5 million, year-to-date through February 20 in multi-outlet and convenience stores tracked by market research firm IRI. Craft’s dollar share of the overall beer category declined -0.60%, to 11.29%, through that two-month period, the firm reported.
Outer Light Brewing Company (OLBC) and Young Buns Doughnuts of Mystic, Connecticut have teamed up to release Young Buns Streusel Doughnut Cream Ale, a one-off release inspired by the gourmet doughnuts produced at the Mystic bakery.
Belching Beaver wanted to develop a core Pale Ale to give its customers a lower alcohol beer, but still loaded with flavor, and round out their portfolio heavily focused on IPAs and stouts.
Following the first successful Brew Barn Series release of the year called DEEP VIBES Imperial IPA, Montauk is heading for HIGHER GROUND with release number two.
Brewbound Data Club examines the on- and off-premise trends from 2021 and looks ahead to 2022 with Joe Sepka, co-founder of 3 Tier Beverages; Matthew Crompton, client solutions director, Americas of CGA; and Danny Brager, founder, Brager Beverage Alcohol Consulting.
Idle Hands Craft Ales is unveiling a new look to some of their most beloved beers, as part of an overall brand refresh that will eventually give all of their packaged beers a refocused design.
Independent wholesaler Craft Collective will expand to its fourth New England state next week when it launches operations in Vermont. Speaking to Brewbound, co-founder and CEO Adam Oliveri explained the impetus behind the expansion is a partnership with Vermont Beer Makers, who will sell the rights to their brands to Craft Collective after about a decade of self-distribution.
Boulder-based Upslope Brewing Company introduces yearlong International Lager Series, as well as new spring seasonal, Limited Release West Coast Style IPA.
Austin Eastciders has hired John Glick as its new president and general manager, the Austin, Texas-based cider-maker announced Thursday.
Velvet Libations of the Brewery Collective will open just in time for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, 2022 in Wolcott, Connecticut.
135 breweries will be showcasing their one-of-a-kind creations at Collaboration Fest.
Two of Canada’s major cannabis producers are coming together after Tilray Brands agreed to take on $211 million of debt from HEXO, a resolution that will allow the latter brand to shake off its “crippling overhang” by providing Tilray with “significant equity ownership position,” according to a press release.
