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Former Firestone Walker brand director Hannah Barnett has jumped to Pabst Brewing. Barnett is now brand director for the Pabst Blue Ribbon maker.

The beer category caught quite a bit of flack in the latest weekly scans report from market research firm Circana.

Hensley Beverage is entering the next phase of its succession plan. The Phoenix, Arizona-headquartered, independent Anheuser-Busch InBev distributor has appointed chief operating officer Omar Perez as its new president.

Hemp beverages may have earned a temporary reprieve from upcoming federal restrictions after the U.S. Senate passed a continuing budget resolution over the weekend that extends the deadline until December 11.

How many jobs net you “2 cases of HIGH LIFE” as the salary? Plus, 2 T-shirts and 2 hats are part of the compensation that Miller High Life is offering to its Mayor of the “Champagne of Beers,” a position that is now open at the company.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now concluded, data continues to roll in on how the more than five-week long soccer tournament impacted consumer trends, and the on-premise numbers are backing up claims of an unprecedented boost to bars and restaurants’ sales.

Check out news items initially reported in the Brewbound Insider Newsletter July 30-31, including headlines from Allagash Brewing, the Brewers Association, Garage Beer and more.

Vodka’s buyer base is aging and drinking less, but new formats can serve as recruitment tools, according to a new report from NIQ. 

The largest beer companies in the U.S. continue to shift their attention toward their growing spirits-based offerings. And it’s tough to blame them, given beer’s performance so far this year.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has closed on its acquisition of independent red network distributor Eagle Rock Distributing Co.’s Colorado operations. With the deal now in the books, SGWS announced a pair of key leadership appointments.

Anheuser-Busch InBev may be the top beer manufacturer in the world, but it has a way to go in spirits. “We are the competition,” A-B CEO Michel Doukeris said of the company’s position in the spirits category during Thursday’s Q2 earnings call.

Anheuser-Busch InBev’s U.S. business in Q2 recorded declines in depletions and shipments of 1.9% and 0.6%, respectively, the company reported Thursday morning.

Relentless sampling is the key to Hero95’s success, according to founder Todd Simon. In its third year, the mission-driven super premium light beer has been tasted by about 15,000 people at samplings across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Bev-alc’s year-over-year (YoY) declines continued in the latest weekly report from market research firm NIQ.