Craft beer industry news.
Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) and Tilray Brands are being sued in federal court by CraftCanTravel LLC (CCT) for allegedly interfering with the New York-based export company’s exclusive rights to export the former Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) portfolio of brands, including Kona Brewing, “to most of the world.”
Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) announces the release of new seasonal Strawberry Pineapple Wheat.Strawberry Pineapple Wheat replaces 2023’s successful seasonal Cran Orange Wheat this April, remaining on draft and in 6-Pack Cans for spring and summer before Cran Orange Wheat returns once again in September.
Spring has sprung at Central Virginia’s Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill with award-winning craft beers, delicious food, tasty ciders, fun events and an awesome atmosphere!
Healdsburg Beer Company (HBC) is proud to announce the release of Belgian Pale, a crisp, medium-bodied ale originally made as a house beer for the world-famous Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, which includes The French Laundry, Per Se, Bouchon, Ad Hoc, something like a million Michelin Stars, and the greatest cookbook series the HBC staff has ever read.
SweetWater Brewing Company (“SweetWater Brewing” or “SweetWater”), the largest craft brewer in the Southeast and a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), announced its new 420 variety pack, an expansion of its iconic flagship 420 Extra Pale Ale that includes three new versions of the classic beer.
An estimated 11.9 million barrels of beer were shipped in February, a +7.9% increase year-over-year (YoY), marking the “strongest monthly growth in almost three years, since May 2021,” Beer Institute (BI) chief economist Andrew Heritage wrote in the trade group’s latest round of economic reports, citing estimates from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).
Portland Cider Company has released its first-ever variety pack, Cidermaker’s Flight, a 12-pack featuring four refreshing options made with Northwest apples.
Adult non-alc retailer Boisson will be restructuring the company under chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing financial challenges amidst an “overly aggressive expansion plan” and the “inefficient deployment of capital.”
Sycamore Brewing debuts its Honeysuckle Summer Ale (5.3% ABV); its first seasonal offering this spring. The Charlotte-born brewery sought to create a golden ale and used inspiration from its surroundings and connections with regional businesses. The barley was grown in Virginia and malted in Asheville with Riverbend Malting.
Employees at Minneapolis-based Indeed Brewing have agreed to organize with Unite Here Local 17 and brewery management has voluntarily recognized the union.
Eight industry members are the latest to be awarded scholarships from the Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling (MJF), a foundation meant to further the careers of Black, Indigenous and people of color in the brewing and distilling industries.
In the latest installment of Brewbound’s A Round With – a weekly Insider-exclusive Q&A series with industry leaders – Rabobank analyst Bourcard Nesin tells us all about the future of e-commerce alcohol sales, changing drinker demographics and being a dad.
Nearly one-quarter (23%) of women surveyed cited a poor perception of the alcoholic beverage industry as a reason not to apply for a job in the business, according to Heineken USA’s “Behind the Label” report.
StormBreaker Brewing, an award-winning brewpub, and Clinch Golf, a golf accessories brand have paired up to craft Crush Groove, a light and refreshing lager brewed with the city’s devoted golfing community in mind.
