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Brewers Association’s Year in Beer Report: Total U.S. Breweries Increases to 9,000
More than 9,000 breweries operated in the U.S. in 2021, a 6% increase from 2020, according to the Brewers Association (BA) in the trade group’s Year in Beer 2021.
Weeping Radish, Pioneering North Carolina Craft Brewery, Sold to New Owners
Weeping Radish Farm Brewery founder Uli Bennewitz will hand over the reins of the 35-year-old craft brewery to a new owner at the end of this month and retire from the beer industry to focus on farming.
A-B Promotes Andy Thomas to Brewers Collective President
Anheuser-Busch InBev has tapped Andy Thomas as president of its Brewers Collective business unit (BCBU), the division that contains A-B’s craft brands, effective today.
Comet Bio Announces Investment in Upcycled Food Manufacturing Facility
Comet Bio, a manufacturer of healthy and sustainable ingredients, announced an investment with RE Energy to build a dedicated manufacturing facility in Denmark.
The Original 40 Brewing Company and TapRoom Beer Company Release Collaborative Brew
The Original 40 Brewing Company is wrapping up the year with a limited-release collaboration with the head brewer at fellow North Park brewery, TapRoom Beer Company.
CiderCon 2022 Scheduled for February 1-4, 2022
The American Cider Association is pleased to announce that CiderCon 2022 will take place in Richmond, Virginia from February 1-4, 2022.
Hop Butcher For The World & Garrett Brands Join Forces To Brew and Release ‘Minted’
Hop Butcher For The World, a Chicagoland-based brewing company known for its hop-forward approach to IPAs and fresh-to-retail distribution strategy has partnered with Garrett Brands, the company behind Garrett Popcorn and Frango® Chocolate, to brew an Imperial Stout that smells and tastes like the iconic chocolate mints we all know and love.
Openings and Closings: Hi-Wire To Open Ninth Taproom Location; Foreign Objects Opens First Brick-And-Mortar Location
Asheville, North Carolina-based Hi-Wire Brewing will open a new brewery and taproom in Cincinnati next year, located at the new Factory 52 development.
Bulleit Frontier Whiskey and West Sixth Brewing Team Up to Launch New Barrel-Aged Beer
Kentucky-based brands, Bulleit Frontier Whiskey and West Sixth Brewing have teamed up to introduce Bourbon Barrel Brownie, a limited-edition release available for beer and bourbon lovers alike, just in time for the holidays.
Stowe Cider Releases Brainwaves Electric Currant
Stowe Cider is excited to announce its newest member of the Brainwaves series, Electric Currant, as a 16 ounce can, sold in 4 packs for $16!
Sierra Nevada Collaborates with St. George Spirits for Ruthless, Whiskey Made from Ruthless Rye IPA
For the first time in the brewery’s four-decade history, Sierra Nevada has transformed its beer into a different beverage. In collaboration with Alameda, California-based St. George Spirits, Sierra Nevada will release Ruthless, a malt whiskey made with a blend of liquor that includes liquid distilled from the brewery’s Ruthless Rye IPA in 2013, as well as a portion of the first barrel of St. George Single Malt Whiskey.
Our Mutual Friend Brewing Brings Lesser Known Nordic Beer Style to Denver
This month Our Mutual Friend Brewing (OMF) will release an unusual smoked beer that’s inspired by a Nordic brewing tradition from the town of Stjørdal.
Loverboy Launches Limited-Edition Holiday Espresso Martini Collection
Loverboy, one of the fastest growing alcohol brands in the better-for-you beverage category, continues to expand its robust product roster of Sparkling Hard Teas, Spritzes, and Canned Cocktails with the release of their limited-edition holiday Espresso Martinis in two festive flavors – Peppermint Mocha and Salted Caramel – available for purchase exclusively on the Loverboy website.