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Brewbound Podcast: All the News Before Thanksgiving/Drinksgiving/Blackout Wednesday

Brewbound Podcast: All the News Before Thanksgiving/Drinksgiving/Blackout Wednesday

More signs of the times keep coming in the beer industry, with consolidations, expansions, production shifts and IP sales. Jess, Zoe and Justin reconvene to discuss the latest industry shakeups at Made by the Water, Young Lion, Other Half, RiverWalk, Ipswich and Anchor. Plus, the team shares whether they’ll be participating in Drinksgiving/Blackout Wednesday.

Data: Bev-Alc Sales Steady, Spirits Volumes Dip

Data: Bev-Alc Sales Steady, Spirits Volumes Dip

Total BevAlc sales growth improved slightly with volume performance up across beer, flavored malt beverage, cider and hard seltzer, while dipping negative on sequential basis in wine and spirits categories during the two-week period that ended November 4, according to an analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.

Tree House Shareholder Suing Co-Owners for Misuse of Company Funds, Lack of Shareholder Transparency, and More

Tree House Shareholder Suing Co-Owners for Misuse of Company Funds, Lack of Shareholder Transparency, and More

One shareholder of Massachusetts-based Tree House Brewing has filed a lawsuit against co-owners Nate Lanier and Damien Goudreau, claiming they have misused company funds, neglected to offer shareholder dividends, and withheld tax documentation. Eric Granger, a Monson, Massachusetts resident who owns 2% of Tree House’s shares, filed the lawsuit against Lanier, Goudreau and Tree House… Read more »

Bottle Release: Indeed Brewing Company’s Rum King

Minneapolis-based Indeed Brewing Company’s Rum King (10.5% ABV) is making a special return this month as a part of the brewery’s Creature Comfort series. Pre-orders of this barrel aged black Imperial Stout will be available for pick up on Saturday, Nov. 25. 

6 Individuals Earn Master Cicerone Title

The Cicerone Certification Program announced that six individuals, Craig Thomas, David Reese, Federico Lantschner, Jen Blair, Patrick Combs, and Shelley Smith, have earned the title of Master Cicerone, joining a group of only 22 other individuals worldwide to earn the title.

Shiner Beer Announces New Entry Into Non-Alcoholic Category With Rode0 Line

The independent, family-owned makers of the iconic Shiner Bock introduce its first-ever non-alcoholic series, Shiner Rode0, beginning with the launch of Rode0 Golden Brew. Rode0 Golden Brew is hitting shelves just in time for Dry January, marking a historic new chapter for the brewery.

CGA Holiday Preview: Thanksgiving, Christmas and NYE

CGA Holiday Preview: Thanksgiving, Christmas and NYE

Nearly half of consumers (47%) plan to visit the on-premise to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, according to CGA, an NIQ-powered on-premise market research firm, in its latest On-Premise Impact Report.

🌐 INSIDER’S Week in Beer: Sphere Beer, A New Day Dawns

🌐 INSIDER’S Week in Beer: Sphere Beer, A New Day Dawns

It was hard to miss the HEINEKEN SILVER branding tonight at the F1 race in Vegas 🧐. HEINEKEN is doubling down on the light beer brand, dedicating another $100 million to ‘getting the word out’ in 2024.