Boston Beer to Launch Vodka-Based Hard Tea, Sun Cruiser
Boston Beer Company has the No. 1 share of the hard tea segment with Twisted Tea, the more than 20-year-old flavored malt beverage brand that continues to record exponential growth in scans.
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Heineken USA to Re-Up $100M Investment in Silver; On-Premise Focus for Dos Equis
For its sophomore year, Heineken Silver will get another $100 million investment, Heineken USA leaders announced during the company’s annual business planning meeting. Heineken USA CEO Maggie Timoney shared the U.S. subsidiary of the Dutch brewing giant had learnings and has already “corrected” course for its low-cal, low-carb offering. In the 52 week-period ending September… Read more »
CGA: On-Premise Velocity -4% YoY in Latest Week After Halloween Boost
On-premise sales velocity slowed slightly in recent weeks, down -2% week-over-week (WoW) in the latest week (ending November 5) and -3% in the previous week, according to CGA, a NIQ-powered on-premise market research firm, in the latest On-Premise Impact Report.
Good Time Brewing Company Launches Non-Alcoholic IPA in NYC
Good Time Brewing Company, the brainchild of bar industry luminary Michael “Mikey” McFerran, announces the launch of its non-alcoholic IPA, to be sold across New York City beginning this Fall 2023.
Wallenpaupack Brewing Co. Gains Naming Rights to Craft Beer Stand at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
ASM Global has announced a three-year partnership that gives Wallenpaupack Brewing Company the naming rights to the East Gate concession stand adjacent to Section 108.
Brewers Association Reports Salary and Benefits Info for 80 Industry Jobs
The Brewers Association (BA) published its first Salary and Benefits Benchmarking Report since 2020. Sixty breweries responded with information about 80 common industry jobs, representing 7,396 employees.
‘Hemp Is Back’ in NY As Judge Backs Injunction
In a significant win for the burgeoning industry, the New York Supreme Court ordered yesterday a preliminary injunction against the emergency measures that abruptly halted the sale of hemp-derived THC-infused products in August
“Approachable and Elevated”: Q Mixers’ Rebrand Seeks to Forge Stronger Connection With Consumers
Premium cocktail mixer brand Q Mixers is debuting a vibrant new look for the second time in its 17-year history as it seeks to build a stronger connection with consumers both before and after purchase.
Ohio Craft Brewers Conference Coming to Toledo
Brewing industry professionals from around Ohio and across the country will convene in Toledo for the Ohio Craft Brewers Conference presented by The Cincinnati Insurance Companies.
Lakewood Brewing Co. Toasts Stout Month With New Brews All November Long
Stout Month has arrived, and Lakewood Brewing Co. is pulling out all the stops with exclusive new brews all month long.
Lakewood Brewing Announces Fall Beers and Events
Lakewood Brewing Co. is offering anything but your basic batch of fall flavors this year with a variety of new releases and the return of seasonal favorites, including Pumpkin Spice Latte Temptress, Sweater Weather, Punkel, and The Witch.
Lawson’s Finest Liquids Releases Nitro Stout in a Can
Lawson’s Finest Liquids, the award-winning Vermont craft brewery with a commitment to quality and sustainability, releases a deliciously smooth Nitro Stout in time for the winter holiday season.
One Year Inn: Short’s Brewing and a Workforce Housing Experiment
Locally known as champions of community development, in 2022 Short’s Brewing decided to face Northern Michigan’s seasonal housing & workforce crisis head on: by purchasing an inn.
Ecliptic Brewing Acquired by Great Frontier Holdings
After 10 years in business, Portland, Oregon-based Ecliptic Brewing has agreed to be acquired by Great Frontier Holdings – the craft beverage platform formed by the merger of Ninkasi Brewing and Wings & Arrow earlier this year. Citing a “really challenging” “past two years,” Ecliptic founder John Harris announced the sale on the brewery’s social media pages Wednesday evening.