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Brewbound Voices: Deconstructing Self-Distribution (Part II)

Brewbound Voices: Deconstructing Self-Distribution (Part II)

by Kary Shumway

In our latest edition of Brewbound Voices, Beer Business Finance founder Kary Shumway returns to discuss self distribution. Shumway has worked in the beer industry for over 20 years as a Certified Public Accountant and currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Clarke Distributors, Inc. in Keene, New Hampshire. In part II of his column for Voices, Shumway dives deep into the process of self distributing, discussing account and route building, proper cash flow management practices, the “hidden” costs of operating in a self distribution model and succession planning.

DESTIHL Expands Distribution to New York

by Press Release

DESTIHL Brewery officially announced today that it will expand distribution of its beers to New York City, NY beginning July 10, 2017.

Beer Institute Releases Top 10 Facts about July Fourth and Beer

by Press Release

Tuesday marks the Fourth of July, a quintessentially American holiday when friends, neighbors, and family will celebrate the birth of our nation. To mark the United States’ 241st birthday, the Beer Institute—a national trade association for the American brewing industry, representing brewers of all sizes, as well as beer importers and industry suppliers—has announced its annual “Top Ten Facts about July 4th, America’s founders, and beer.”

Tieton Cider Works Releases Bourbon Peach Cider

by Press Release

Today, Tieton Cider Works, a farm-based craft cider company, announced they have released their summertime limited addition called “Bourbon Peach”. This follows a series of Norwest-based fruit selections that will be part of Tieton Cider Works’ seasonal draft offerings. Bourbon Peach is made with Northwest-sourced peaches and aged with bourbon barrel.

Upland Brewing Announces Next Releases in 3rd Sour Lottery of 2017

by Press Release

Upland Brewing Co. announces the next releases for their third sour ale lottery of the year. Public entries for these limited brews begin on July 20 and run through July 28, with two groups of winners chosen, who will be able to reserve bottles for purchase at the Wood Shop in Bloomington or the Indianapolis Tasting Room. The wood-aged sours in this lineup include Raspberry, Sour Reserve 8 and Luminary. Each beer will be available in 750ml bottles.

Brewbound Voices: Deconstructing Self-Distribution (Part I)

Brewbound Voices: Deconstructing Self-Distribution (Part I)

by Kary Shumway

In our latest edition of Brewbound Voices, Beer Business Finance founder Kary Shumway returns to discuss self distribution. Shumway has worked in the beer industry for over 20 years as a Certified Public Accountant and currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for Clarke Distributors, Inc. in Keene, New Hampshire. In part I of a two-part column for Voices, Shumway begins deconstructing the ins and outs of self distribution. He discusses the advantages and disadvantages of self distribution while profiling one brewery he believes is doing it well.

First Beverage Group’s Townsend Ziebold: ‘It’s a Buyers Market’ (Video)

First Beverage Group’s Townsend Ziebold: ‘It’s a Buyers Market’ (Video)

by Chris Furnari

After six consecutive years of double-digit growth (2010-2015) within the craft beer segment, and a three-year period of intense merger-and-acquisition activity (2014-2016), brewery multiples are beginning to normalize, according to First Beverage Group managing partner Townsend Ziebold.