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Brewbound Podcast: Bev Alc Predictions for 2022

Brewbound Podcast: Bev Alc Predictions for 2022

On one of the final Brewbound podcasts of 2021, Jeff Carroll, general manager of Avalara for Beverage Alcohol, joins the Brewbound team to discuss his predictions for 2022, from e-commerce growth and evolution to state DTC shipping changes (or lack thereof).

Can Supply Update: American Canning to Add Own Can Manufacturing Plant; Wildpack Beverage to Begin Printing Labels In-House

Can Supply Update: American Canning to Add Own Can Manufacturing Plant; Wildpack Beverage to Begin Printing Labels In-House

Headwinds have converged to create an unfavorable environment for craft breweries seeking to package their beer in aluminum cans, which now make up about 60% of independent craft beer packaged volume, according to the Brewers Association (BA), a trade group representing the nation’s small and independent brewers. With 2021 coming to a close, Brewbound spoke leaders at American Canning, WildPack Beverages, and DWS Printing gauge how they are navigating these currents.

Scout Distribution Adds Los Angeles County

Scout Distribution Adds Los Angeles County

Independent wholesaler Scout Distribution has expanded north from its San Diego headquarters to Los Angeles. Scout, which was founded in 2018 in San Diego and expanded to Arizona with statewide distribution in April, is launching in Los Angeles with 16 brands.

Buskey Cider Releases New 2021 Heritage Blend Cider

Buskey Cider is releasing 2021 Buskey Heritage Blend Cider this Friday. Complex, tannic, and bursting with flavor the 2021 Buskey Heritage Blend Cider is an off-dry premium cider that celebrates the rich Virginian apple tradition with a blend of Harrison, Winesap, and Gold Rush apples.

Stowe Cider Releases Mansfield

Stowe Cider is excited to announce the release of Mansfield, as a 1.5 liter bottle, sold for $40! 

Anheuser-Busch and Keurig Dr Pepper to Cease Production of Drinkworks

Anheuser-Busch and Keurig Dr Pepper to Cease Production of Drinkworks

Drinkworks, the at-home cocktail company launched as a joint venture between Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) and Keurig Dr Pepper, will go dry, the companies announced Wednesday. “Today, we made the difficult decision to close Drinkworks, with sales of Drinkmaker machines ceasing immediately, and sales of cocktail pods, CO2 and accessories ending March 31, 2022,” Drinkworks CEO… Read more »