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Economic Development Coalition Releases Contribution Analysis of Brewery Industry in Asheville Region

The Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County has released a contribution analysis of the brewery industry in the four-county Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area (Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, and Madison counties). Sponsored by McGuire, Wood, & Bissette Law Firm, the study showed breweries and a small cluster of related industries created or supported over 2,500 jobs in the Asheville region in 2016.

New Kräftig Commercial Features Rapper Chingy

Encouraging consumers to be true to themselves, rapper, R&B artist, entrepreneur, and actor Chingy, of St. Louis, is being featured in a 30-second video spot for Kräftig and Kräftig Light lager beers, brewed by the William K. Busch Brewing Co. of St. Louis, Missouri.

Study: U.S. Beer Industry Creates More than 2 Million Jobs

Study: U.S. Beer Industry Creates More than 2 Million Jobs

The U.S. beer industry is responsible for creating more than 2.23 million jobs that paid a combined $103.3 billion in wages and benefits, according to the findings of a joint study commissioned by the Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA).

Mike Hess Brewing Unveils New Branding

Mike Hess Brewing Co. (MHB), one of Southern California’s fastest-growing and respected independent craft breweries, today unveiled their comprehensive new brand evolution, featuring three new canned beers, an all-new art design, and, by overwhelmingly popular demand, a return to the classic 12 oz. can.

Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider Expands Distribution to New York

After years of occasional deliveries to select retailers and appearances at cider events, Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider, the Portland Oregon based cidery known for making unusual ciders, is expanding sales distribution to New York through S.K.I. Beer.

Chatham Brewing Releases Nor’Eastah IPA in Cans

Chatham Brewing, Columbia County’s first and finest brewery in New York’s upper Hudson Valley, released a canned version of its popular Nor’Eastah IPA. Only 100 cases were produced which means you’ll have to act fast to get your hands on some

Can Manufacturers Institute Appoints New Chairman

The Can Manufacturers Institute’s Board of Directors elected Jim Peterson, senior vice president, Ball Corporation; chief operating officer, food and aerosol packaging, its new chairman. Peterson succeeds Tom Snyder, president, Silgan Containers.

Texas Brewers Fear Layoffs, Closures Following Senate Vote to Curtail Taproom Sales

Texas Brewers Fear Layoffs, Closures Following Senate Vote to Curtail Taproom Sales

In a clear win for beer distributors, the Texas Senate yesterday voted 19-10 in favor of a bill that, if signed by Governor Greg Abbott, would require breweries making more than 225,000 barrels annually to repurchase their own product from wholesalers in order to continue selling beer for on-premise consumption at their taprooms.