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Nielsen CGA Shares Taproom Insights at Brewbound Live

Nielsen CGA Shares Taproom Insights at Brewbound Live

The popularity of non-traditional drinking venues is on the rise with younger consumers, according to new data shared today by Nielsen and CGA at the Brewbound Live business conference in Santa Monica, California. Nielsen beverage alcohol practice manager Caitlyn Battaglia and Nielsen CGA client director Matthew Crompton shared that younger craft beer drinkers are seeking out third-space drinking occasions. They noted that within the last year, 23 percent of millennials said they visited a taproom or a brewpub, while 13 percent said they ate and drank at a “groceraunt” and 14 percent said they imbibed at an arcade bar.

Announcing the 2018 Brewbound Award Winners

Announcing the 2018 Brewbound Award Winners

Brewbound today announced the winners of its 2018 Brewbound Awards, which recognize the business efforts of beer companies across the United States. First launched in 2014, the Brewbound Awards acknowledge breweries for their execution of various business and philanthropic initiatives.

The Booth Brewing Adds Distribution to the Bay Area

Delta Pacific Beverage Co, LLC is teaming up with the Korean-born Eureka-based The Booth Brewing Company (“The Booth”) to bring more juicy and extremely easy-drinking flavors to East and South Bay regions.

Milford Point Brewing Receives Approval for Expansion

Milford Point Brewing Company — the city’s first craft brewery, which opened earlier this year — received unanimous approval from the city’s Planning and Zoning Board to expand its operations.

Lil Beaver Brewery Releases New Branding and Packaging

Lil Beaver Brewery announced today the release of a new logo, all new merchandise, and the availability of 16oz cans in the marketplace, as well as expanded taproom hours and a new larger brew system which will allow them to brew four times as much beer in a single day.

Trillium Labor Practices, Brewing Methods Questioned

Trillium Labor Practices, Brewing Methods Questioned

Massachusetts craft beer maker Trillium Brewing Company’s labor practices and brewing methods are under scrutiny after accusations were lodged last week by a self-described former employee in an online beer forum. According to the former employee, who used the name “Abagofit” in a Beer Advocate forum, Trillium required its retail employees to reapply for jobs that they already held prior to last month’s opening of the company’s new brewery, taproom and restaurant in Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood.

Vestar Capital Partners Makes New Investment in IRI

New Mountain Capital (“New Mountain”) and Vestar Capital Partners (“Vestar”) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement through which Vestar will lead a new investment in Information Resources, Inc. (“IRI”).

Cannabiniers Adds Former PepsiCo-East President to Board of Directors

Cannabiniers, a beverage, technology & brand management company revolutionizing the cannabis industry with first to market, patented, safe, natural and fast acting infusion technology, today announces Michael Lorelli as the company’s newest board member.

Mother’s Brewing Company Renames MILF Imperial Stout

Mother’s Brewing Company’s barrel-aged imperial stout MILF will be getting a new name. Starting with the 2019 release, this coveted beer will be known as Materfamilias.