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Boston Beer Company Revenues Decline 3 Percent

Boston Beer Company Revenues Decline 3 Percent

Net revenues for Boston Beer — which makes Samuel Adams beer, Angry Orchard Hard Cider, Twisted Tea, and Truly Spiked & Sparkling seltzers, among other products — declined to $247 million, which the company attributed to a 4 percent decline in shipments during the quarter ending September 30.

Rochester Mills to Release 12 Days of Milkshake Stout

Michigan craft beer lovers, can begin their holiday shopping and celebrations early with the return of the 12 Days of Milkshake Stout featuring beers from Rochester Mills Beer Co.

Tröegs Brewing Promotes 3 to Vice President Roles

Tröegs announces three promotions and restructuring in order to strengthen its leadership team and commitment to being a creative and independent brewery.

Southern Tier Adds Open-Air Beer Garden to Pittsburgh Taproom

Nestled within easy walking distance between Heinz Field and PNC Park, Southern Tier Pittsburgh opened at 316 North Shore Drive in January 2017 and has added an additional 7,000 sq. ft. outdoor space.

As Attendance Declines, Oregon Brewers Festival Announces Changes

As Attendance Declines, Oregon Brewers Festival Announces Changes

For the third consecutive year, the economic impact of the Oregon Brewers Festival (OBF) has declined, leading festival organizers to say that changes are coming in 2018. The 2017 edition of the five-day Portland, Oregon beer festival, one of the oldest and most well-attended in the U.S., generated an estimated $23.9 million in economic impact, an 18 percent decline from the previous year.

Pyramid Brewing Co. to Release Blazermania IPA

Pyramid announced the release of Blazermania IPA, the brewery’s newest beer that delivers a fan worthy IPA for the NBA’s most loyal fans in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.

R.S. Lipman Brewing Company Appoints United States Beverage as Sales Partner

R.S. Lipman Brewing Company announced today a partnership with United States Beverage to manage sales, marketing and distributor relationships for their craft beer brands: Napa Smith (brewed in Vallejo, CA) and Hap & Harry’s (brewed in Nashville, TN). Effective January 1, 2018, this partnership will support the company’s plans for long-term growth, expansion into new states and greater brand awareness throughout the United States. Previously, R.S. Lipman Brewing Company managed the sales and marketing functions internally.