Florida Beer Co. Begins Canning Flagship Brands
Florida Beer Co. is pleased to announce its highly anticipated release of can packaging for a select number of its flagship brands. The new canning line was commissioned on Jan. 11, 2019.
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Brewbound Podcast Episode 20: House Beer Founder on Lager Beer and Marketing to Millennials
In episode 20 of the Brewbound Podcast, House Beer founder Brendan Sindell discusses his company’s value proposition, its distribution and growth strategy, the challenges and opportunities of selling a single product offering and why his investors remain interested in the beer category despite declining volumes.
Brew Pipeline To Launch Guest Brewer Program in March
Brew Pipeline, a direct-access platform between craft brewers and distributors, has announced its plans to have their Guest Brewer program up and running by March.
Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Announces 3 Can Releases
The new year starts off with a bang for Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., a highly decorated brewery based in California, which is debuting three new packaged products at taprooms and craft beer retailers within the first month of the new year.
Northwest Cider Association Releases 2018 Report
The Northwest Cider Association (NWCA), announced the release of their first annual report. This 2018 summary of the work and accomplishments details how almost 100 cidermaker members working together can accelerate the establishment of a new regional industry.
ZX Ventures-Backed Kombrewcha Refreshes Look, Expands Distribution
Amid growing interest in more “functional” alcoholic beverages, one of the country’s pioneering hard kombucha brands is undergoing a makeover in an effort to appeal to younger female consumers looking for boozier versions of the fermented tea beverage. Originally launched in 2013 as a more traditional non-alcoholic kombucha, Kombrewcha — which was co-founded by Honest Tea co-creator Barry Nalebuff and received investment from Anheuser-Busch’s ZX Ventures in 2016 — has upped its alcohol content and unveiled new packaging as an emerging hard kombucha category begins to develop.
Sixpoint Brewery Releases Dabble New England-Style IPA
Dabble is the second release from Sixpoint’s new Infinite Loop Rotational IPA Series showcasing innovative concepts within the IPA category. Dabble is a soft, pillowy, extra juicy, low bitterness New England-Style IPA that is readily available on shelves across Sixpoint’s full distribution network.
Anheuser-Busch-Owned Karbach Brewing Co. and Houston Astros to Release Crawford Bock Ballpark Beer
The Houston Astros and Houston-based Karbach Brewing Co. have joined forces to bring fans a brand new beer and give back to the Houston community right in time for spring season.
Austin Eastciders Expands Distribution to Arizona
Austin Eastciders, the number one craft cider in Texas, rolls out its line of easy-drinking ciders to the Arizona market this month. Hensley Beverage Company is the wholesale partner for the venture.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant Releases Rising Sun IPA
Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant announced the release of Rising Sun IPA, made with Japanese Sorachi Ace hops to create a spicy citrus flavor profile with the perfect kick of American hops. Rising Sun IPA is sure to bring out your inner ninja with a fresh kick of hops and a punch of flavor.
Anheuser-Busch Begins Packaging Veza Sur Offerings in Bottles
VEZA SUR Brewing Co. has heard you loud and clear. Here comes the brewery’s first-ever bottle release. The stubby bottles, filled with fresh and deliciosa cerveza, are hitting shelves across Miami-Dade County.
Spice Trade Brewing Releases Tamarindus Indica Belgian Dubbel
Spice Trade Brewing is following the anticipated specialty release of their Red Wine Belgian Dubbel with a seasonal release of the red wine barrel-aged variant’s base beer, Tamarindus Indica Belgian Dubbel, in 6 packs of 12 oz.
Craft Brew Alliance Closes Widmer Brothers Taproom After 22 Years
After more than 22 years of operation, Craft Brew Alliance today announced plans to close its Widmer Brothers pub in Portland, Oregon. The decision to shutter the taproom – which is located underneath CBA’s corporate offices and across the street from the Widmer Brothers production facility – comes a little more than one year after the company scrapped a full-service kitchen that was located on-site amid rising labor costs and declining foot traffic.
Maine Craft Breweries Generate $260 Million of Economic Impact
Maine’s craft beer industry contributed more than $260 million to the state’s economy in 2017, according to a biennial economic impact study conducted by the University of Maine in conjunction with the Maine Brewers’ Guild. The report, which examined data from 2017, notes that in-state craft breweries generated more than $168 million in total revenue, while producing an estimated 319,590 barrels of beer.