Craft beer industry news.
Two key Pabst Brewing Company executives were laid off this week as part of an organizational shuffle led by newly appointed CEO Simon Thorpe, who joined the company last December. Rich Pascucci, who had served as Pabst’s chief growth officer since January 2016, and Bruce Muenter, who had served as chief sales officer since January 2015, were informed Wednesday that their positions had been eliminated
In this week’s Last Call, the FDA moves to delay menu-labeling regulations; a look at the aftermath of Maryland brewers’ reform efforts; North Carolina’s self-distribution fight continues; and more.
Switchback Brewing Company, Vermont’s first 100% employee-owned brewery, is excited to announce they are completing distribution coverage in the state of Massachusetts, by teaming up with Horizon Beverage in the Boston and Cape Cod region and Girardi Distributors in western and northern parts of the state.
Catawba Brewing releases their take on the classic Belgian Dubbel. The modern version of the style traces its roots to the Trappist Abbey of Westmalle, which first released its Dubbel Bruin (Flemish translation: “double brown”) in 1926.
Grab a fistful of ale! Full Sail Brewing Company’s new Brewmaster Reserve Hop Shooter IPA was dry hopped with four varieties of Northwest hops.
Eimskip and the Maine Brewers’ Guild (MBG) announced a first of its kind project to facilitate a global exchange of beer, brewing knowledge, and camaraderie between Maine brewers and brewers from ports across the North Atlantic that are served by Eimskip’s shipping fleet.
Stem Ciders, a Denver, CO-based craft cidery is expanding its distribution footprint to Kansas City with North Kansas City Beverage Company. Distribution throughout the greater Kansas City, Missouri area will begin in May.
Boulder Beer Company, Colorado’s First Craft Brewery, is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Bump ‘n’ Rind Watermelon Kolsch. Bump ‘n’ Rind will be available May through September in 12-oz 6-pack cans as well as draft in select markets where Boulder Beer is sold.
Based in the heart of Track Town, U.S.A., Ninkasi Brewing Company returns Beer Run IPA to its Special Release Series. Available May through Sept. in 22-ounce bottles, on-draft, and for the first time in 12-ounce 6-packs, this IPA is crafted specifically with runners in mind marrying a rich malt complexity with a clean, tropical hop profile.
Labatt USA is strengthening its ties to the city of Buffalo. Rochester, N.Y.-based North American Breweries (NAB), which owns the exclusive import rights to the Labatt brand in the United States, announced Wednesday plans to open a Labatt-branded pilot brewery and restaurant in partnership with Pegula Sports and Entertainment (PSE) — the parent company of the NFL’s Bills and the NHL’s Sabres.
Just in time for endless summer fun and sun, Dogfish Head releases two refreshing seasonals to enjoy with friends, Romantic Chemistry and Festina Peche.
Let the jorts-wearin’, backyard-grillin’, yard-loungin’, frisbee-tossin’ beer-drinkin’ season commence with Oskar Blues Brewery’s new summer seasonal, Fugli Yuzu & Ugli Fruit IPA, a Mosaic hopped India Pale Ale brewed with a trifecta of fruits.
Earlier this month, more than 13,000 beer industry professionals converged on Washington, D.C., for the 34th annual Craft Brewers Conference, hosted by trade group the Brewers Association. If you couldn’t make it to Foggy Bottom and you’re wondering what you missed, or if you simply want to look back at the largest annual gathering of craft brewing industry professionals, check out our video recaps below.
A second highly regarded beer-maker rewards Standard Beverage Corporation’s commitment and investment in its Premium Beer Division. On April 7, 2017, Standard Beverage Corporation executed a Wholesale Distribution Agreement with Epic Brewing Company.
