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Bay Brewers Guild and Half Time Partner to Deliver Series of Mixed Packs

SAN FRANCISCO, California – The Bay Area Brewers Guild and Half Time Beverage have partnered to launch a series of unique guild-curated mixed packs to celebrate California craft beer and the robust Bay Area craft beer scene. This partnership with a national direct-to-consumer retailer means the Guild will be able to showcase its membership of… Read more »

Boston Beer Revenue Tops $2 Billion in 2021; Hard Seltzer Slowdown Drags Q4 Earnings

Boston Beer Revenue Tops $2 Billion in 2021; Hard Seltzer Slowdown Drags Q4 Earnings

Boston Beer Company’s full-year net revenue reached a record $2.058 billion, an 18.5% increase over 2020, the company reported today. However, the news coming out of the company’s Q4 earnings report wasn’t all rosy, with the effects of the hard seltzer slowdown dragging down the company’s results.

Lord Hobo to Open Taproom in Tampa, Florida

Lord Hobo to Open Taproom in Tampa, Florida

Woburn, Massachusetts-headquartered Lord Hobo Brewing is planning to build a taproom in Tampa, Florida, according to a post on a Tampa community group’s Facebook page.

DuClaw Brewing Company Expands to Major Texas Markets

In an effort to expand its distribution network, DuClaw Brewing Company just announced its expansion into Texas markets including San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston.

Iron Hill Releases King’s Gold

Iron Hill Brewery (Iron Hill) announces the release of King’s Gold, an American Pilsner with a smooth malt flavor and robust hop taste now available in 12 oz. six-packs in retail locations throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.

Mass. Bay Brewing CMO: Arctic Chill to ‘Refocus’ After Shipments Decline 50%

Mass. Bay Brewing CMO: Arctic Chill to ‘Refocus’ After Shipments Decline 50%

Shipments from Mass. Bay Brewing Company – whose portfolio includes Harpoon Brewery, UFO Beer Co., Clown Shoes Beer, City Roots Cider and Arctic Chill Hard Seltzer – declined -10% in 2021, marking a second consecutive year of double-digit production declines, according to estimates from the Brewers Association (BA).