Venice Based House Beer Launches Family of Radlers
House Beer’s mission has always been “One Beer Done Right”, but recently a second style caught their eye. They began to notice the serious lack of quality Radler’s.
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New Belgium, Diageo, Molson Coors Leaders Discuss Brand Building, Premiumization
The Voodoo Ranger franchise now accounts for 65% of New Belgium’s business. CEO Steve Fechheimer again highlighted the shift in the Fort Collins, Colorado-headquartered craft brewery’s priorities during the National Beer Wholesalers Association’s (NBWA) annual meeting last week.
Last Call: Mast Landing to Join Homegrown Distribution Portfolio in Massachusetts; 46 (and Counting) Breweries Pull Out of Mikkeller Festival
Westbrook, Maine-based Mast Landing Brewing will transition from Night Shift Distributing (NSD) to Homegrown Distribution (HGD) for its Massachusetts distribution, effective October 16.
Farmers Brewing Partners with Donaghy Sales
Farmers Brewing Co. announces a distribution partnership with Donaghy Sales based out of Fresno.
Holidaily Brewing Expands Distribution to Austin
Holidaily Brewing Company, America’s dedicated gluten-free brewery, has announced plans to expand distribution to Austin, Texas.
Canopy Growth Enters Agreement to Buy Wana Wellness for $297.5M
Canadian cannabis operator Canopy Growth Corporation has entered a definitive agreement to acquire cannabis edibles maker Wana Wellness for $297.5 million, which will go into effect upon federal legalization of THC in the U.S.
BWC: Craft Beer Off-Premise Sales -7.1% Through 3 Quarters of 2021
Three quarters into 2021, craft beer dollar sales in off-premise retailers have declined -7.1% year-to-date through October 2 and that negative trend is mostly accelerating, according to a report from Bump Williams Consulting (BWC). Craft beer dollar sales declined -12.7% in Q2 and improved slightly to -12.5% in Q3, but there have been “no major improvements since cycling COVID,” BWC wrote
Ecliptic Brewing to Launch ‘Eighth Orbit’ Italian-style Pilsner
In celebration of Ecliptic Brewing’s Eighth Anniversary on October 20th, the company will release an Italian-style Pilsner in both draft and 16-ounce cans.
Mason’s Brewing Company Signs with Horizon Beverage Group to Distribute in Massachusetts
Starting this week, beers from Mason’s Brewing can be found on shelves all over the state of Massachusetts, thanks to a recent distribution deal with Horizon Beverage Group.
Cape May Brewing Company Announces Release of Honey Porter 12 Oz Cans
Cape May Brewing Company is excited to announce that Honey Porter will be distributed in 12-ounce cans for the first time this month, alongside its continued distribution in draft year-round.
Heineken USA to ‘Double Down’ in 2022; ‘The Year of the Slim Can’; 1 Million Case Opportunity with Cans
Doubling down in 2022 was the theme of yesterday’s Heineken USA (HUSA) national sales meeting. HUSA’s leadership team, including CEO Maggie Timoney, stressed the message as their big ask of their wholesaler partners next year. Timoney shared that the company has posted consistent share growth over eight months. “Heineken is back. Dos Equis is growing…. Read more »
Revolution Brewing Signs on as Official Craft Brewery Partner of Chicago Fire FC, Will Create New Year-Round Hazy Pale Ale
Revolution Brewing is entering into an agreement with hometown Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire FC, becoming the official craft brewery of the team starting in the 2022 season.
Coastal Championship Wrestling, Unbranded Brewing and Union Beer Store Team Up to Unveil CCW-Branded Beer
Coastal Championship Wrestling (CCW), South Florida’s preeminent professional wrestling company, Unbranded Brewing Company, South Florida’s best craft brewery, and Union Craft Beer Store are teaming up to launch a new CCW-themed beer — Triple Chokeslam.
Huss Brewing’s Arizona Ranch Water Launches Statewide
Launching in grocery stores, bars, restaurants and resorts this week, Huss Brewing Co. is excited to announce its first-ever agave hard seltzer, Arizona Ranch Water.