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Boston Beer Depletions and Shipments Increase 11% in Q3; Hard Seltzer Slow Down Fallout Quantified

Boston Beer Depletions and Shipments Increase 11% in Q3; Hard Seltzer Slow Down Fallout Quantified

Boston Beer Company’s second quarter earnings call in July set the stage for a tumultuous third quarter that saw the company pull its financial guidance and anticipate write-off costs related to excess hard seltzer inventory, which was followed by a rush of investor lawsuits. Although the Q2 earnings report left analysts flummoxed and disappointed, the company’s third quarter earnings report came with less of a jolt but more of the residual sting of the slowdown in hard seltzer growth and lowered expectations.

Gopuff Expands to New York City

Gopuff Expands to New York City

E-commerce convenience delivery platform Gopuff launched in New York City this week, with the promise of delivery to New Yorkers in 30 minutes.

Beach Juice Adds Patrick Brane to Lead Sales

Beach Juice, known for its laid-back, fun-loving brand of canned roses and cocktails, announced that its added industry vet Patrick Brane as vice president for sales, a key hire at a moment when the company has built considerable momentum in the Ready-to-Drink category.

Deschutes Executives Discuss Decision to Shutter Roanoke Tasting Room

Deschutes Executives Discuss Decision to Shutter Roanoke Tasting Room

Pandemic-driven declines and an inability to convert the space to include brewing capacity, food service and outdoor seating factored into Deschutes Brewery’s decision to shutter its Roanoke, Virginia-based tasting room later this year, executives explained yesterday.

Flying Dog Releases 18.6% Triple Dog Triple IPA

From the brewery that produces big-ABV favorites – like The Truth Imperial IPA (8.7% ABV), Gonzo Imperial Porter (10% ABV) and Double Dog Double IPA (12% ABV) – comes Triple Dog Triple IPA, an all-new epic beast with a so-big-you’ll-need-to-clear-your-calendar-that-night-high ABV to match.