Craft beer industry news.
The ‘Black Apple,’ a rare find on the apple orchard typically only in a remote area of Tibet, will be making its way into Baltimore-based DuClaw Brewing Company’s limited release beer: ‘Sour Me Black Apple.” The tart and sweet ale, which features real Black Apples custom sourced and pureed, will release alongside ‘Hoodwink’ faux-Brett IPA and ‘The PastryArchy Mexican Hot Chocolate’, all hitting shelves in January.
Yakima Chief Hops (YCH), a 100% farmer owned global hop supplier, is pleased to announce the addition of two new board members from outside YCH’s network of family farms. On December 17, Janine Terrano and Ted Strong officially joined the Yakima Chief Hops Board of Directors.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has signed the franchise reform bill into law, finally ending a two-decades-long debate between the state’s craft breweries and wholesalers.
Beer giant Molson Coors is continuing its push into non-alcoholic beverage categories with the U.S. launch of Veryvell, a line of sparkling CBD-infused drinks available exclusively in Colorado.
Wild Leap is introducing Rollin’ Deeper (12.5%), the reinvention of their original Cinnamon Roll Stout (8.5%), Rollin’ Deep. Rollin’ Deeper is a sweet and sticky stout made with rich vanilla, chocolate malts and cinnamon for a sweet and creamy flavor. Rollin’ Deeper hits shelves today.
Michelob Ultra Organic Seltzer, one of several major hard seltzer launches of 2021, has arrived on shelves in variety 12- and 24-packs and 25 oz. single-serve cans.
Born from a wild experiment, Desperados Virgin 0.0% pushes the boundaries of non-alcoholic alternatives and unleashes the adventurous side of beer drinkers. The brand’s first alcohol-free innovation delivers the ultimate refreshment, bringing the Desperados vibe to any occasion – all without the alcohol.
The year 2020 was challenging in ways that few of us could possibly have anticipated. We have seen food and beverage industry members face a global pandemic that upended worker safety, the supply chain, retailing and distribution networks. The ongoing lockdowns have tested endurance and resources, but have pushed us all to find creative ways to survive and evolve.
After starting off the year strong with the release of Single Cask Double Avarice, River North Brewery’s next release is a more mellow, less boozy but just as delicious chocolate porter: Midnight Hike. Midnight Hike might not sound too appealing to those that don’t love the idea of headlamps being the only guided light through a dark hike at the coldest hour, but this porter might make you feel ready for a midnight hike after all.
Lupulin Brewing has announced a partnership with Blake’s Hard Cider of Michigan to provide its customers a unique and craft collaboration.
The Brewers Association announced today that it will postpone its annual Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) and Brew Expo America until September and move the event to Denver from San Diego, where it had been planned for late March. The 2021 edition of CBC is now slated to be held September 9-12, pending health and safety protocols.
Americans’ consumption of alcohol has remained steady for nearly 15 years, but a new report from the research division of food and agribusiness financial firm Rabobank shows that Americans who imbibe are skewing more female, more diverse and older.
Corporate America is reassessing its campaign spending in the wake of a rally-turned-riot at the U.S. Capitol last week by supporters of President Donald Trump that left five people — including a Capitol police officer — dead. Within the beer industry, the two largest beer manufacturers in the U.S. told Brewbound that they will review their spending.
Unibloc Pump, a 36-year leader in the manufacture of positive displacement pumps, strainers, valves, bubble traps and other solutions for sanitary flow control applications, today announced it has been acquired by May River Capital, a Midwest-based private equity firm focused on helping high-caliber industrial businesses grow and prosper.
