It’s a question that’s been on a lot of beer industry members’ minds for a while now. Why has Jim Koch – the founder and chairman of Boston Beer Co. – been selling shares of his company’s stock? According to a recent Barron’s article, during a three week period in November, Boston Beer founder and… Read more »
News broke in late November that Westvleteren XII gift packs – imported by The Shelton Brothers – would finally see mainstream, U.S. distribution after being announced nearly one year ago. The highly sought-after beer from Belgium has long been regarded as one of the best in the world but until now had not been available… Read more »
Rising demand has made it a great time to be a craft brewer, but there are still branding, marketing and financial initiatives that can help breweries succeed in the business. The interest in learning or sharing the best paths to that success is what motivated more than 130 craft brewers, distributors, and entrepreneurs to attend… Read more »
Amid the nation’s ongoing effort to stimulate job growth, one small brewer had Washington’s attention this morning. Deb Carey, Founder and President of the New Glarus Brewing Company in Wisconsin, met with President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and 15 other small-business representatives in the nation’s capital this morning to share ideas and discuss… Read more »
It began as a hobby in 2006, but now two Boston-based entrepreneurs have gradually turned their thirst for craft beer into a profitable business. Jeff Wharton and Devon Regan launched the blog drinkcraftbeer.com six years ago after playing together in a band and trying new beers during every jam session. Although the band eventually split… Read more »
The Fort Collins-based craft brewery Funkwerks is broadening its distribution footprint and has signed its first wholesaler, American Eagle Distributing Co. Funkwerks co-founder Brad Lincoln told Brewbound.com that American Eagle will begin distributing the brewery’s products throughout all of Northern Colorado, with the exception of Fort Collins where Funkwerks will continue to self-distribute its beers.
Beer aficionados, unite and rejoice with this hallowed truth: Westvleteren XII is finally seeing mainstream U.S. distribution. Totalwine.com announced on Tuesday that it will sell special gift packs of Westvleteran XII, complete with six bottles and two commemorative glasses for $84.99 in its store locations across Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, California,… Read more »
It’s ambitious, but Fireman’s Brew COO David Johnson has plans to catapult his small, contract-brewed brand into the national spotlight. “We are looking to grow aggressively and our goal is to become a national brand,” he said. How aggressive? The Southern California-based brand was recently on display at the 75th annual National Beer Wholesalers Association… Read more »
The Brooklyn Brewery and the New York City Brewers Guild will host a special Hurricane Sandy fundraiser on Tuesday, December 4th from 7:00 p.m – 10:00 pm. The event features 14 craft breweries pouring beer in an effort to raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in the Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods. Tickets to the… Read more »
Grand Teton Brewing announced its 2013 beer release schedule today and included in the lineup are changes to the company’s Cellar Reserve Series. In honor its 25th anniversary, the company will re-release three previously retired offerings from the series. Double Vision Doppelbock, Oud Bruin and Bone Warmer American Strong Ale will be made available on… Read more »
Beer ad placements are at their highest levels since 2009, despite a drop in overall alcoholic beverage ad pages according to MagazineRadar – a data provider for magazine publishers. The company said beer ads were up 17.3 percent in the third quarter of 2012 compared to overall alcoholic ad pages which dropped 7.6 percent during… Read more »
There are changes afoot in the 312. Goose Island Beer Company founder John Hall announced today that he will step down as CEO and join Anheuser-Busch InBev executives Luiz Edmond and Paul Chibe on a new “craft advisory board.” Taking over as Goose Island CEO and president – effective January 1st, 2013 – is long-time… Read more »
WATERTOWN, MA — Brewbound.com, the web site published by BevNET.com, Inc. and dedicated to serving the growing craft beer community, is pleased to announce its expansion into Southern California with the addition of a conference series located in San Diego, as well as a San Diego-based sales and editorial staff.
Greg Koch, Stone Brewing’s CEO and co-founder, recently told KNSD, the NBC News affiliate in San Diego, that craft beer is “in danger of being trendish.” He’s not alone in that sentiment. It’s not the headline craft brewers want to read, but a few notable names in the craft space are beginning to talk in… Read more »
