Santa Monica Brew Works Teams With Bludso’s BBQ to Release Smoked Lager
Santa Monica’s first and only brewery, Santa Monica Brew Works (SMBW), has teamed up with new Westside neighbors, Bludso’s BBQ, for a limited release smoked malt lager.
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Houston’s Buffalo Bayou Brewing Defaulted on Lease; Brewery’s Future in Question
The landlord of Houston, Texas-based Buffalo Bayou Brewing (BuffBrew) has terminated the brewery’s lease, according to CultureMap Houston.
NIQ: Average Case of Craft Beer +3.6% in 2023; IPA Holds 26% Share of Craft Dollars
The price of beer increased across the board last year. The average case price of craft beer in 2023 increased +3.6% year-over-year, to $42.41 across all outlets, according to NIQ data shared by Bump Williams Consulting.
Brewbound Live: Level Up Your Digital Strategy, with The E-Premise Group, Firestone Walker, Great Notion and McDermott, Will & Emery
The digital marketplace has become a vital part of many bev-alc brands’ marketing and connection to consumers, and has an impact on both digital and brick-and-mortar sales.
🚆 INSIDER’S Week in Beer: All Aboard the Super Bowl Ad Train
I have good news for all COORS LIGHT Chill Train fans out there (are we sure we need the “s” on the end of “fans” here?). Yes, COORS LIGHT will be bringing back the snowy mountains train motif in their Super Bowl ad this year somehow – more specifics and creative still to come.
Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance Welcomes Sean Nordquist As New Executive Director
The Tampa Bay Brewers Alliance, a regional advocate for the Tampa Bay beer community, is proud to announce the appointment of Sean Nordquist as its new Executive Director.
3rd Block from the Sun – A New Hazy IPA From California Wild Ales
Welcome to Ocean Beach’s sun-drenched coastline, where the convergence of the Pacific breeze and California Wild Ales’ artistry takes center stage.
Organic Hard Kombucha Company Boochcraft Launches Mood
Boochcraft, the original organic hard kombucha company, is proud to announce the launch of Mood by Boochcraft, a new line of non-alcoholic functional beverages.
Luna Bay Unveils Lakehouse Sparkling Sweet Tea
Luna Bay, a female-founded brand known for its premium tea-based beverages, is proud to announce the expansion of its hard tea line with the launch of the Lakehouse Sparkling Sweet Tea Variety pack.
Best Day Brewing Announces New Executive Leadership
Best Day Brewing proudly announces strategic appointments to its executive leadership team that will continue to build on its strong momentum and underscore the brand’s commitment to national expansion of its premium non-alcoholic beer business.
New Jersey’s Forgotten Boardwalk to Close After Losing Lease
Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing is winding down operations after losing its lease, founder Jamie Queli announced earlier this month. “To all of our loyal customers, friends, family and supporters – we wish you a heartfelt thank you for being a part of the Forgotten Boardwalk story for the past 10 years,” she wrote in the brewery’s… Read more »
Report: Oregon Health Authority Allegedly Failed to Publish Study Contradicting Bev-Alc Tax Impact Claims
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is under scrutiny after a 2021 study on the impact of proposed higher beer and wine taxes on excessive alcohol use has been brought to light, The Oregonian reported.
Craft Cans Grow to 70% of Segment Dollar Sales; 6- & 12-pack Cans Lead the Way; 19.2s +41.6%
Craft cans gained +3.6% share of craft dollars in 2023, and now account for 69.9% off-premise craft dollar sales, according to NIQ data shared in Bump Williams Consulting’s 2023 craft recap.
Brewbound Podcast: Road Reports, Private Equity Deals and More Leadership Changes
The Brewbound team covers the big news of the last week, including a craft-on-craft deal in New England, a private equity firm selling part of its stake in Mikkeller, a CEO change at Sapporo-Stone Brewing, another Heineken exec joining Lagunitas’ c-suite and an update on the bidding for Anchor, including a Fritz Maytag sighting.