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Backpocket and SingleSpeed Form Brewery Collective in Iowa

Backpocket and SingleSpeed Form Brewery Collective in Iowa

A pair of Iowa breweries have started a collective, while maintaining independent ownership. Backpocket Brewing in Coralville and SingleSpeed Brewing in Waterloo have linked up under the Parallel Brewery Collective umbrella. As of mid-February, the breweries are working under a shared-service agreement, with a shared sales team now offering both breweries’ portfolios, and are working together on supply chain procurement.

Summer Returns With the Release of Wiley Roots Brewing Company’s Slush

No more snow days, Slush season is back! Wiley Roots Brewing Company is excited to announce the return of summer with the release of Strawberry Limeade Slush and Cherry Vanilla Slush on Friday, April 12, 2024, during the brewery’s annual “Slush Day” celebration event.

Tröegs Releases Field Study Summer IPA With Refreshed Label Art

Tröegs Independent Brewing announces the release of Field Study Summer IPA, the second beer in its rotating seasonal series. The bright, vibrant summer sky provided inspiration for the beer’s re-imagined label design.

State of Bev-Alc Report: Non-Alc Gaining Share of Sip, Bev-Alc Losing Displays

State of Bev-Alc Report: Non-Alc Gaining Share of Sip, Bev-Alc Losing Displays

Fewer displays in beverage-alcohol, notably in premixed cocktails, beer and cider, should be considered a warning sign for suppliers, according to a new report from Circana. The market research firm’s “State of the CPG Beverage Alcohol Industry” report explores factors driving demand and identifies key growth opportunities in the bev-alc market.