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Anheuser-Busch’s Felipe Szpigel to Launch New ‘Beyond Beer’ Venture

Anheuser-Busch’s Felipe Szpigel to Launch New ‘Beyond Beer’ Venture

Another round of leadership changes is on tap at Anheuser-Busch. Months after splitting its so-called “High End” craft and import division into two separate business units, and after it reorganized its North American sales and marketing teams, Anheuser-Busch today announced that Felipe Szpigel would leave his post as president of the craft business unit for a newly created position within the company.

Brew Talks GABF: The Bruery, Monday Night and Calicraft Leaders Discuss Innovation

Brew Talks GABF: The Bruery, Monday Night and Calicraft Leaders Discuss Innovation

“We budget to fail,” Monday Night Brewing co-founder Jeff Heck shared during Brewbound’s final Brew Talks meetup of 2018. Joining a panel discussion that examined innovation within the craft space, Heck along with The Bruery founder Patrick Rue and Calicraft Brewing founder Blaine Landberg, gave more than 150 beer industry professionals a peek into their individual innovation strategies, which includes both success and failures.

Harpoon Brewery and Dunkin’ Collaborate on Coffee Porter

Dunkin’ and Harpoon Brewery, New England staples with millions of fans across the country, have come together for the first time to combine the taste of Dunkin’s Espresso Blend Coffee with Harpoon’s famous craft beer, launching the new Harpoon Dunkin’ Coffee Porter.

Creature Comforts to Release Classic City Lager in Cans

Creature Comforts Brewing Company will begin canning Classic City Lager this Fall. The beer has been a draft offering in Athens since 2017, and 6-packs of 12-ounce cans will be available from the brewery and in the Athens market starting this October.

Allagash Brewing Company Announces Return of Ganache Tart Raspberry Beer

Ganache — a beer literally inspired by a chocolate cake — is shipping out to the entire Allagash Brewing Company distribution footprint. The folks at Allagash like to think of this beer as the liquid equivalent of biting into a tart, raspberry-filled chocolate cake.

Central Standard Brewing and Zipline Brewing Collaborate on IPA

Central Standard Brewing of Wichita, KS, and Zipline Brewing Company of Lincoln, NE today announced the forthcoming release of their first collaboration brew, Morir Soñando, releasing into limited markets in mid-October.

Braxton Brewing Company Named Official Beer Partner of 2018 Breeders’ Cup

Breeders’ Cup, one of Thoroughbred horse racing’s most prestigious international events, is pleased to announce Kentucky-based Braxton Brewing Company as the official beer partner for the 2018 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, taking place on November 2 and 3 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.

New Belgium Brewing and Beam Suntory’s Knob Creek Bourbon to Release Oakspire Bourbon Barrel Ale

FORT COLLINS, Colo. – New Belgium Brewing and Knob Creek Bourbon are proud to announce the launch of Oakspire Bourbon Barrel Ale, a 9 percent ABV, special collaboration featuring breakthrough technology to create an entirely new style of bourbon barrel ale. Bringing together Knob Creek and New Belgium’s shared passion for innovation and dedication to… Read more »

Odyssey Beerwerks Collaborates with Arvada Firefighters on Old Dodge Irish Red Ale

Odyssey Beerwerks is partnering with Arvada Fire Fighters Local 4056, Friends of Arvada Fire, and the Arvada Professional Firefighters Foundation to raise money for a 9-11 memorial at Arvada Fire Station #2. The fundraiser features the release of the Old Dodge Irish Red Ale, a beer brewed in collaboration with Arvada firefighters.

Great Divide Brewing Releases Fall and Holiday Seasonals

This month Great Divide Brewing Company releases Chai Yeti and Fresh Hop Pale Ale, while seasonal favorites Hibernation Ale, Barrel Aged Yeti and the Pack of Yetis will return in the coming months for the fall and winter seasons.