Allagash Brewing Company Expands Two Lights Distribution to Full Footprint
Award-winning Allagash Brewing Company today announced that fan-favorite Two Lights will be released across the brewery’s full distribution footprint.
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Crowns and Hops Brewing Launches 8 Trill Pils Initiative to Support Black-Owned Craft Breweries
Eight trillion dollars. This almost unfathomable sum of money could be added to the U.S. economy in the next 30 years if not for racial disparities baked into social and economic structures, according to “The Business Case for Racial Equity — a Strategy for Growth,” a paper Ani Turner wrote for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
Neil Witte Launches TapStar Draft Service Certification Program
Under normal circumstances, about 10% of all the beer consumed in the U.S. flows from kegs, through draft lines and into pitchers and glasses at bars, restaurants, brewery taprooms and other venues using a combination of physics and chemistry. Few people understand draft system wizardry better than Neil Witte, so who better than the Master Cicerone and draft expert to ascertain the quality of draft service at on-premise retailers?
Urban Chestnut and Purina Continue Partnership to Help Local Animal Shelters
Purina and Urban Chestnut Brewing Company (UCBC) are continuing their annual “Raise a Pint for Pets” campaign to raise funds for shelter pets in St. Louis while providing pet owners a fun and tasty way to spend the evening at home with their pets.
Breakthru Beverage Group Appoints Cristina Desmond to Executive Vice President, Pennsylvania
Breakthru Beverage Group, a leading North American beverage distributor with operations across the United States and Canada, has announced the appointment of Cristina Desmond to Executive Vice President, Pennsylvania.
The Virginia Beer Co. Celebrates Community From Curbside
Like most businesses, The Virginia Beer Company had to temporarily close its facility to the public in mid-March, postponing marquee events like the brewery’s 4th anniversary. The brewery shifted to curbside-only and local delivery operations until Phase 1 protocols allowed them to reopen parts of their outdoor beer garden.
The Bruery and ‘Top Chef’ Winner Collaborate on a Trio of New Beers
Fresh off a win from Food Network’s “Tournament of Champions” this spring, Los Angeles chef and restaurateur Brooke Williamson, is teaming up yet again with the creative minds at The Bruery for a second round of collaborations.
Bale Breaker to Add Classic German-Style Pilsner to Can Lineup
Bale Breaker Brewing Company, a family-owned brewery located in the beautiful Yakima Valley, today announces the release of its first canned pilsner to their year-round lineup.
Molson Coors: Jennifer Martinez Named Senior Director of Corporate Affairs; Breakthru Beverage Acquires Miller Portfolio in Southern Nevada
Molson Coors Beverage Company has hired Jennifer Martinez as senior director of corporate affairs. Also, the Breakthru Beverage Group announced that it has acquired the Miller portfolio of brands in southern Nevada, giving the multi-state beer, wine and spirits wholesaler the full Molson Coors portfolio in the state.
Somerville Brewing Permanently Closes, Assets to be Sold at Auction; Base Camp Folds
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year, Somerville Brewing Company is permanently closing its doors, according to a social media post Monday. Portland, Oregon-based Base Camp Brewing announced last week it will close its doors on August 9.
Nielsen: Hard Seltzers Cross $100 Million Mark for 10th Consecutive Week
In any other year, 10 consecutive weeks of billion dollar off-premise beer category sales would be eye-opening. Consider that in all of 2019, there was just one week — the week of the July 4 holiday — in which beer category off-premise dollar sales topped $1 billion. Now, it’s a footnote in weekly reports.
Two Roads Brewing Co. and Rhythm Brewing Co. Team Up for Black Is Beautiful Collaboration
Two Roads Brewing Co. and Rhythm Brewing Co. are standing with over 1,000 breweries across 19 countries in an attempt to bring global awareness to the injustices many of people of color face by taking part in the growing Black Is Beautiful beer campaign.
TUPPS Brewery to Build New Campus at Historic McKinney, Texas, Grain Site
After only five years, TUPPS Brewery has outgrown its current location and will expand from 17,000 square feet to over 40,000 square feet on a 4.3-acre campus in the Historic Mill District of Downtown McKinney.
Flying Embers Announces First Probiotic-Powered Hard Seltzer Line
Flying Embers, the better-for-you alcohol brand, announces the launch of its new hard seltzer line – Flying Embers Hard Seltzer, the world’s first probiotic-powered hard seltzer with antioxidants and all USDA organic ingredients.