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CPG Investment Banks Merge as First Beverage Joins Cascadia Capital

CPG Investment Banks Merge as First Beverage Joins Cascadia Capital

First Beverage Group, one of the top dealmaking firms in the beverage industry, today announced that it has spun off its investment banking division and merged the unit with Seattle-based Cascadia Capital’s consumer and retail team. Specific financial terms of the transaction, which closed on March 5, were not disclosed.

Rivertowne Brewing Unveils Updated Branding

Rivertowne Brewing, an independent craft brewery located just outside Pittsburgh in neighboring Murrysville/Export, has officially launched updated branding. This new initiative represents a top-to-bottom overhaul of Rivertowne’s logos, packaging, online presence, and product portfolio.

Hop Products Australia Launches 2018 Harvest

Hop Products Australia (HPA) today launch their 2018 harvest season at their Victorian farm, Rostrevor Hop Gardens. To be followed closely by their Tasmanian location, Bushy Park Estates on Monday 5 March.

Four Corners Brewing Expands Distribution to Houston with Silver Eagle

Four Corners Brewing Co. has signed a distribution deal that expands its reach in the Houston market. The Dallas-based brewery has partnered with local distributor, Silver Eagle Distributors, to officially roll-out its line-up of products in the bayou city.

Petainer Launches petainerKeg Hybrid

Petainer, the leader in plastic container innovation, has unveiled its new petainerKeg Hybrid as part of its global keg family of products.

WestRock Releases Paper-Based CanCollar

Created by WestRock, a global paper and packaging provider, CanCollar is a durable, environmentally friendly, paperboard-based multi-pack solution for cans.

Stone Brewing Co-Founder Apologizes for Misogynistic Tweets

Stone Brewing Co-Founder Apologizes for Misogynistic Tweets

The co-founder and chairman of Stone Brewing Company issued a public apology today after an employee with access to the company’s “Arrogant Bastard” Twitter account sent an “inappropriate” tweet on Wednesday. The since-deleted message, sent on the eve of Women’s History Month, contained sexual innuendos that some Twitter users described as “tone deaf” and said promoted rape culture.

Good Nature Brewing Releases Second New England IPA

The Rotation Nation II release is this Friday, March 2nd, with cans for sale and draft at the Farm Brewery at 11:30am and draft at the Broad Street Tap Room at 3pm.