Wholesalers’ beer ordering entered expansion territory in November after four months of contraction, indicating “a more neutral stance for the industry,” according to the National Beer Wholesalers Association’s (NBWA) latest Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI). The BPI’s November reading for total beer was 51, a three-point month-over-month (MoM) increase from October’s reading of 48. A reading greater than 50 indicates expansion, while less than 50 indicates contraction.
New Jersey craft brewers are reeling after Gov. Phil Murphy’s conditional veto of a unanimously passed bill that would reform the Garden State’s restrictive conditions for sales and operations at craft brewery taprooms.
Garage Beer’s new owner, Andy Sauer, and VP of marketing, Corey Smale, join the Brewbound team to discuss taking over the craft lager brand following a deal with Kentucky’s Braxton Brewing earlier this year.
Lawson’s Finest Liquids is celebrating GivingTuesday this year by donating $76,000 to 52 nonprofit organizations through its Sip of Support program. This year’s giving will include donations up to $5,000 in support of a range of causes across Vermont, including sustainable recreation, mental health support, BIPOC community development, individuals with disabilities, senior services, and much more.
North Carolina’s largest native brewer is announcing the release of Nutz & Voltz – a porter with locally roasted coffee and toasted coconut. It is the latest addition to the brewery’s seasonal lineup. The beer is being distributed in 6-packs across the Southeast.
Craft Vermont is being sold to Farrell Distributing (a Molson Coors distributor) and Baker Distributing (an Anheuser-Busch house), in a transaction expected to close in February, according to Beer Marketer’s Insights.
Batson River Brewing & Distilling, an independent Maine craft brewery, proudly unveils its latest creation, Dark Woods Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout. Aged for over six months in the brewery’s proprietary Bourbon & Rum spirit barrels, and expertly blended for a velvety mouthfeel even though it clocks in at a robust 9.3% ABV.
On-premise sales velocity has been inconsistent of late, with week-over-week (WoW) growth of +8% in the week ending November 11, followed by a -4% decline in the latest week (ending November 18), according to CGA, a NIQ-powered on-premise market research firm.
Pernod Ricard announced new leadership today for its North America business. Conor McQuaid, will take the helm as CEO of Pernod Ricard North America at the start of the new year.
The Spoetzl Brewery, the family-owned and independent craft brewer of the iconic Shiner Bock, announces its extensive new onsite sustainability initiatives.
Huntersville, North Carolina-based D9 Brewing, its co-founders and its parent company Community Brewing Ventures are facing a lawsuit filed by SouthState Bank, National Association, which claims the defendants have breached their contract with the bank.
Molson Coors chief commercial officer Michelle St. Jacques announced a series of leadership moves in an all employee email sent today, along with the creation of the Americas Commercial Accelerator, which will be focused on driving “capability building across all geographies and categories.”
Mo Gray, Founder of Momentum Cider and Beer Kulture Women of the Bevolution Creator Launchpad Grant Recipient, launches commercially with her first collaboration beer with Pilot Project Brewing in Chicago.
