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Martin Roper to Retire as CEO of Boston Beer Company in 2018

Martin Roper to Retire as CEO of Boston Beer Company in 2018

Boston Beer Company, the country’s second-largest craft brewery according to trade group the Brewers Association, today announced that CEO Martin Roper would retire in 2018. Roper, who has led the company since 2001, said in a press release that he informed the company’s board of directors of his plans to step down “a year in advance” to give the Boston Beer ample time to name a successor and to “assure a very smooth transition.”

Dogfish Head and AC Beverage Introduce Barrel-Aging, Nitrogen Draft-Dispensing System for Bars, Restaurants, Breweries

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, off-centered Delaware brewing pioneer, and AC Beverage, leading beer and draft system design and installation company based in Annapolis, Maryland, are pleased to introduce Rack AeriAle, a groundbreaking, innovative barrel-aging, nitrogen draft-dispensing system developed and designed for restaurants, bars, tasting rooms and breweries.

Fort Collins Brewery Names Josh Hall as National Sales Manager

Fort Collins Brewery (FCB) announces an exciting change to the FCB team. Brand Ambassador, Josh Hall, will continue to support sales distributors and accounts across the FCB footprint as the newly appointed National Sales Manager.

Lawson’s Finest Liquids Expands Distribution Throughout the Northeast

Lawson’s Finest Liquids Expands Distribution Throughout the Northeast

Revered craft brewery Lawson’s Finest Liquids this week announced plans to expand its presence in the Northeast, with the addition of new markets in Massachusetts, Connecticut and its home state of Vermont. The company has signed with Atlantic Beverage Distributors (formerly Atlantic Importing) for new distribution throughout Massachusetts.

Montana Craft Malt to Improve Malt Supply for Craft Brewing

A local team of investors has organized to build a 10,000 ton malting facility in Montana that will serve the craft brewing industry with diverse varieties of malt produced exclusively from Montana-grown barley.

Yak & Yeti Brewpub Rebrands as Spice Trade Brewing Co.

The famed Yak & Yeti Brewpub, recognized as one of Colorado’s best Indian, Nepalese, and Tibetan food restaurants and known for its award-winning beers, today announced its rebrand as Spice Trade Brewing Co.