Anheuser-Busch InBev Names New North America VP of Legal and Corporate Affairs
Anheuser-Busch InBev has hired Cesar Vargas as North America Zone VP of Legal and Corporate Affairs, effective September 1.
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Mill Street Still and Brew’s Beer and Vodka to be Distributed by New West Distributing
Micron Precision Crafted Beers and 10 Torr Vacuum Distilled Spirits are proud to announce a partnership with New West Distributing, Inc. of Sparks, NV to expand availability beyond their Mill Street Still & Brew tap house/brewery/distillery.
Last Call: Alcohol Suppliers Fined Millions in Pennsylvania; Total Wine Scores a Win in Massachusetts
In this week’s Last Call: Alcohol suppliers agree to pay millions in penalties in Pennsylvania; Total Wine scores a win in Massachusetts; Dixie Brewing announces plans to return to New Orleans; and BrewDog declares Australian interest.
Breakthru Beverage Moves into Massive New Colorado Facility
Colorado beer, wine and spirits wholesaler Breakthru Beverage has consolidated its four Aurora-based locations into a new 647,500 sq. ft. facility on the east side of Denver.
Genesee Brew House Releases Grüngeist Pale Ale in Pilot Batch Series
The latest release from the Genesee Brew House Pilot Batch series encourages craft beer lovers to rethink their expectations of the classic American Pale Ale.
Pedal Haus Releases Rye New England-style IPA in Honor of Late Brewer
With the recent passing of Pedal Haus’ Assistant Brewer, Ian Campbell O’Neill in February, downtown Tempe’s Pedal Haus Brewery has released a tribute beer in his greatest honor.
Boston Beer Company Reports Improved Revenue, Depletions Trends
After revenue and depletions declined 14 percent during the first quarter of 2017, Boston Beer Company rebounded in Q2, today reporting revenue growth of 1 percent and depletion decreases of just 3 percent versus the same period a year ago. In a press release, the company – which makes Samuel Adams beer, Angry Orchard Hard Cider, Twisted Tea, Truly Spiked & Sparkling seltzers and other offerings — said it sold nearly 1.1 million barrels of product during the 13-week period ending July 1, 2017. The company sold about the same amount of liquid during the second quarter of 2016.
Innis & Gunn Introduces 2 Limited-Edition Beers
Innis & Gunn will be introducing two small batch limited edition beers in the upcoming months. These beers will inaugurate two new series; Latitude and Longitude launching this month and Vanishing Point, available this fall.
Craft Brew Alliance Begins Selling Kona Brewing’s Hula Hefeweizen in California and Nevada
Kona Brewing Company has brought one of its most popular small batch creations from the Kona Brewery in Kona-Kailua, HI to the mainland. Now available in California and Nevada, the traditional Bavarian-style weissbier is medium- to full-bodied with a pronounced fruitiness (banana/apple) and spicy characteristics (clove/nutmeg).
Shmaltz Brewing Announces 2 Summer Releases
The sun is shining and the weather is sweet. Summer is in full swing and Shmaltz Brewing invites the tribe to enjoy their latest, very limited and draft only, barrel-aged release and a brand new seasonal variety pack. Shmaltz lights the candles for Hanukkah early this year with the wine country-inspired Hanukkah in July in Napa® (Golden Strong Ale Brewed with Cocoa Nibs and Aged in Cabernet Barrels, 8% ABV). Styles upon styles upon styles make up A Tribe Called Shmaltz® variety pack featuring four Gold Medal-winning beers
Brewers Association Expands Professional Beer and Food Course
The Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade association dedicated to small and independent American brewers—has expanded itsCraftBeer.com Professional Beer & Food Course to nearly 100 pages and now offers four supplemental digital videos to showcase the practices featured in the course.
Coors Light Announces Initiative to Support Emerging Musicians
Music Audience Exchange (MAX) today announced “My Climb. My Music.” Coors Light’s new initiative to highlight emerging and under-the-radar artists in 10 key cities across the U.S.
Catawba Brewing Releases Two New Small Batch Beers
Catawba Brewing hosts a Sour Tap Takeover at their Asheville South Slope Tasting Room on Thursday, July 27, starting at 4pm. This special event in the Rickhouse Bar features six releases from the brewery’s 2017 Sour Program.
Anheuser-Busch InBev Reports Global Revenue Growth as US Business Struggles
Anheuser-Busch InBev today reported its second-quarter and half-year earnings results, outlining global revenue growth of 5 percent in Q2 despite continued challenges in the U.S., the company’s largest individual market.