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Brewbound Podcast: The Brewers Association’s Dr. J on Thrive, CBC and Vegas Musts

Brewbound Podcast: The Brewers Association’s Dr. J on Thrive, CBC and Vegas Musts

Brewers Association (BA) director of social impact Dr. J Jackson-Beckham joins this week’s Brewbound Podcast to preview the THRIVE pre-conference workshop, which takes place Sunday, April 21, ahead of this year’s Craft Brewers Conference (CBC). Dr. J discusses the increased focus on wellness during this year’s conference and how those elements are threaded throughout CBC.

Allagash, Lawson’s Share Social Impact Reports

Allagash, Lawson’s Share Social Impact Reports

A pair of New England craft breweries have shared the results of their philanthropic efforts. Portland, Maine’s Allagash Brewing and Waitsfield, Vermont’s Lawson’s Finest Liquids each shared their respective impact reports this month.

Proposed Colorado Bill Would Double Bev-Alc Taxes to Fund Addiction Recovery Efforts

Proposed Colorado Bill Would Double Bev-Alc Taxes to Fund Addiction Recovery Efforts

A pair of alcohol-adjacent bills have been introduced in the Colorado Legislature. One (SB24-181) seeks to create a tax on beverage-alcohol products distributed in the state to fund “alcohol and related substance use disorder prevention, early intervention, treatment, harm reduction and recovery services” across Colorado.

Seattle Hospitality Group to Acquire Fremont Brewing

Seattle Hospitality Group to Acquire Fremont Brewing

Pike Brewing owner the Seattle Hospitality Group (SHG) has reached a “definitive agreement” to acquire a “controlling interest” in Fremont Brewing, the company announced today.

42 North Opens New Taproom in Downtown Buffalo

42 North Brewing Company has officially opened its second taproom, branded as 42 North at the Flats, at 674 Main Street in downtown Buffalo.