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Brewbound Podcast Episode 42: John Dantzler on Buying Brewing Equipment at Bankruptcy Auctions

Brewbound Podcast Episode 42: John Dantzler on Buying Brewing Equipment at Bankruptcy Auctions

In episode 42 of the Brewbound Podcast, Dantzler discusses the ins and outs of bankruptcy buys and explains why he’s committed to opening a production brewery in Manhattan. He also discusses what’s leading to the uptick in distressed brewery sales, and shares how his business model has evolved over the last five years to accommodate for the current marketplace realities.

Speakeasy Releases Year-Round New England IPA

This week, with a very exciting release, Speakeasy Ales & Lagers kicks off this summer right by releasing its newest addition to our year-round lineup, “Mystic Haze,” a New England style IPA.

Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Opens Taproom in Monterey

Dust Bowl Brewing Co. officially opens its long-awaited satellite taproom in Monterey, California. Known as the Tap Depot, the taproom marks the growing craft brewery’s third location and the first outside of its local community of Turlock.

Big Boss Brewing to Release Pineapple Sour Ale

Big Boss Brewing will release new sour pineapple ale this Thursday, June 27. The beer is available in kegs to customers all over North Carolina, and a limited number of 100 bottles will be available at the taproom at a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Buoy Beer Company Releases Hoppy Blonde Ale

Buoy Beer Company continues their rotating 12 oz. cans with 6-packs of Hoppy Blonde Ale, the second of four styles that will make up the 2019 line-up. Hoppy Blonde is a new style for Buoy Beer, brewed to be a refreshing summer beer.

Brewers Association Takes Aim at Independence Day, Launches New Indie Seal Commercials

Brewers Association Takes Aim at Independence Day, Launches New Indie Seal Commercials

The Brewers Association wants to make July 3rd “National Independent Beer Run Day.” The national trade group supporting small and independent U.S. breweries wants to remind drinkers to buy beer from a small brewery ahead of the Fourth of July holiday and it has launched a digital campaign that includes video ads, audio spots and “summer-themed sponsored playlists” on Pandora Radio to do so.

Beer Institute Joins Lawsuit Against US Treasury

Beer Institute Joins Lawsuit Against US Treasury

A federal judge yesterday agreed to allow the industry trade group the Beer Institute (BI) to join a lawsuit filed by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) against a pair of federal agencies regarding the collection of so-called “duty drawback claims.”

APEX Act Reintroduced in US Senate

APEX Act Reintroduced in US Senate

The beer industry’s pushback against tariffs received a boost on Tuesday, as the U.S. Senate filed a companion bill that would increase the federal government’s regulatory authority of groups overseeing aluminum premium benchmarking, including the controversial “Midwest Premium.”

Little Beast Brewing Releases 3 New Beers

Little Beast Brewing announced that it will release three beers throughout the week– Country Wizard Brett Super Saison, Tree Spirit and Midnight Riot.

Biscayne Bay Brewing Partners with South Florida National Parks Trust on Lite Haus Pilsner

Biscayne Bay Brewing Company is giving back to support local marine conservation efforts through a new partnership with the South Florida National Parks Trust (SFNPT). For every can of the company’s craft Lite Haus Pilsner sold in South Florida, Biscayne Bay Brewing will donate a portion of the sales to support the nonprofit work of the SFNPT.