Funkwerks Releases New Mixed 12-pack
Funkwerks has a new mixed 12-pack out that includes Saison, Raspberry Provincial, and two limited, seasonal offerings: White and Boysenberry Provincial.
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Blake’s Hard Cider Names New VP of Sales and Marketing
The hard cider company announced today that Scott Roberts has joined Blake’s Hard Cider Company as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing following nearly two decades in the beer industry.
Axholme Brewing Launches Docks Beers and Opens New Brewery
The first commercial brewery in Grimsby for 50 years is taking the town’s hard-working heritage to heart, as it is christened Docks Beers.
Country Malt Group Partners with Cholaca
Cholaca, the producer of pure liquid cacao, today announced a new strategic North American partnership with Country Malt Group, North America’s industry-leading distributor of craft beverage ingredients.
Power Hour: Nielsen Shares Latest Craft Beer Consumer Insights
Want to know what a craft beer drinker looks like in America? According to Nielsen, a weekly craft drinker is predominantly male, ages 21-34, and makes between $75,000 and $99,000 annually. Although that’s the profile of a frequent craft drinker, opportunities exist to reach a more diverse group of consumers, according to the research firm, which today shared the results of its fourth annual Craft Beer Insights Panel (CIP) survey, conducted by Harris Poll and commissioned by the Brewers Association (BA).
Dogfish Head Eyes 300,000 Barrels in 2018
While many of the country’s largest and most established craft breweries struggle to grow sales in 2018, at least one longtime player is bucking category-wide trends. Delaware’s Dogfish Head, which launched in 1995 and was ranked by industry trade group the Brewers Association as the 12th largest U.S. craft brewery in 2017, is on pace to grow about 8 percent this year, brewery co-founder and CEO Sam Calagione told Brewbound.
CERIA Beverages Names Chief Marketing Officer
CERIA Beverages, the THC-infused craft beer launching in late 2018, has appointed former Coca-Cola and MillerCoors industry executive Douglas C. Christoph as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
BeerBoard Signs California Applebee’s Franchise as New Client Partner
BeerBoard, the industry leader in real-time data, insights and consumer engagement, announced today it has signed Apple by the Bay, a leading Applebee’s franchisee, as a new client partner. The move continues a recent run of major retail operators joining BeerBoard’s fast-growing client list and further cements the company’s position within the industry.
Shebeen Brewing Adds Distribution in Massachusetts
Shebeen Brewing Co. is pleased to announce their partnership with Massachusetts distributor, Coastal Craft Distributors in expanding distribution coverage of the Northeast.
COOP Ale Works to Partner with Republic National Distributing Co. in Oklahoma
COOP Ale Works of Oklahoma City has announced an exclusive, statewide distribution partnership with Republic National Distributing Co.
KHS USA, Inc. Buys Assets of Scandia Packaging Machinery
KHS USA, Inc. is to buy the assets of Scandia Packaging Machinery Co., based in Fairfield, New Jersey. This new acquisition will enable KHS’ North American subsidiary to expand its portfolio to include compact cartoners and secondary packaging machines. At the same time, access will be granted to several new market segments where KHS USA, Inc. has been inactive; among them candy, cosmetics, and entertainment media. The packaging systems manufacturer will operate as KHS USA, Inc. and manufacture equipment in Sarasota, FL.
Boston’s Pop-Up Taproom Trend Continues as Night Shift Secures 2 Outdoor Spaces
A growing number of Boston-area beer companies have turned to pop-up beer gardens in an effort to engage consumers during the summer months. Despite an array of outdoor options for drinkers to grab a beer on a hot summer day, Boston-area craft brewery Night Shift still sees opportunity to expose local consumers to its brands.
Boston Beer CMO to Depart on July 31
Boston Beer Company chief marketing officer Jon Potter will depart the country’s second-largest craft brewery at the end of the month, the company disclosed in an SEC filing issued yesterday. Potter, who joined the beer, cider and flavored malt beverage producer in August 2016, is credited with engineering the company’s “Fill Your Glass” advertising campaign that debuted during last year’s Major League Baseball World Series.
King Canary Brewing Company Opens in North Carolina
King Canary Brewing Company, a family-friendly brewery on Lake Norman in Mooresville NC celebrated their grand opening in mid-May and are now in full swing as a taproom offering classic and unique beers. Founders’ Matt and Andrea Gravina welcomed their first guests after conceptualizing, planning, and renovating the brewery.