2021 GABF Fresh Hop Category Winners Announced
The Brewers Association (BA) today announced the top beers in the Fresh Hop Beer category for the 2021 Great American Beer Festival (GABF™) competition.
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Peak Organic Brewing Releases Seasonal Classic Nut Brown Ale
Just in time for fall, Peak Organic has re-released a longtime favorite Nut Brown Ale (4.8% ABV). Distributed across the Peak Organic network, it will be available in 6 pack 16oz cans.
Press Clips: House Members Ask DOJ to Investigate Aluminum Pricing; US Supreme Court Declines to Review Missouri Shipping Case
U.S.Reps. Ken Buck (R-CO) and Al Lawson (D-FL) sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland last week, asking the Department of Justice (DOJ) to review competition in aluminum pricing.
Jai Alai Ween Takes Over Cigar City Brewing’s Taproom All Month Long
Cigar City Brewing (CCB) announces Jai Alai Ween 2021, a month-long celebration of all things spooky that showcases Halloween-inspired spins on classic CCB beers.
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.
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.