Ska Brewing Peppermint Bark Stout Is Back
Ska Brewing is ready for the holidays with the return of Peppermint Bark Stout, a Milk Stout crafted with peppermint bark from Durango local Animas Chocolate Company.
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The Tale of Two Maples From Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.
Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., the only brewery and distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, announces a second-time limited release Bourbon expression in conjunction with a third-time limited release Kentucky Bourbon Barrel-Aged Beer just in time for the holidays.
3 Up, 3 Down: Craft and Cider Finding C-Store Growth, New Hard Seltzers Carving Space Despite Consolidation & More
In this latest installment of 3 Up, 3 Down, 3 Tier product team consultant Stephanie Roatis shares a trio of insights on industry growth and three underperforming areas through the summer selling season and into the first week of October.
Great Divide, Dry Dock Brewing Form Strategic Partnership
Denver’s Great Divide and Aurora-Colorado-based Dry Dock Brewing have formed a “strategic partnership” in which Great Divide will take over brewing of Dry Dock’s beers and ready-to-drink offerings by the end of 2023, the companies announced Friday.
Data: RTDs Rise in Value, Consumption Frequency, On-Premise
Volume growth within the U.S. alcoholic RTD market has moderated since last year, but the category rose rapidly by value and is expected to continue to grow from $18.2 billion to $21.1 billion by 2027, according to a new report from IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.
Oskar Blues’ Austin Brewery and Taproom Closes; Ninkasi Shutters Better Living Room
The Oskar Blues brewery and taproom in Austin, Texas, has closed, and Ninkasi Brewing has shuttered its Better Living Room taproom in Eugene, Oregon.
Constellation Brands Launches ‘Flavor Changing’ FMB Shyft
Constellation Brands has launched Shyft, “a new flavor changing” flavored malt beverage (FMB), in three markets as part of a newly created “emerging brands group” aimed at creating new-to-world brands with “a more focused but longer testing approach,” CEO Bill Newlands announced during the company’s “Investor Day” on Thursday.
Bump Williams Consulting: Despite Spirit-based Hype, Beer Dominating RTD Share and Top Growth
Ready-to-drink (RTD) bev-alc continues to be a hot segment for beer, wine and spirits producers. However, the RTD landscape has become so extensive that its definitions have become blurry and sometimes confusing.
Ball’s Q3 Can Volume -9.9% in North and Central America; Can Manufacturer Closes, Delays and Calls Off Plants
Ball Corporation recorded a -9.9% volume decline for its North and Central America can business during the third quarter, the company reported today. Global shipments declined -3% in the quarter.
Molson Coors Raises Full-Year Guidance to +32% to +36% as Core Brand Gains Continues
Molson Coors has raised its full-year underlying pre-tax growth guidance by an additional 10% since its previous guidance, from +23% to +26%, to now +32% to +36%.
Bell’s Brewery to Celebrate Historic Event With 5 Great Lakes Breweries
Bell’s Brewery announces the return of their 32nd annual Eccentric Day on December 1st, featuring all new elements to this fan-favorite “Bell’s Holiday.”
Brewbound Podcast: Loverboy Spills the Tea on New NA Beverage
Hard tea and spritzer brand Loverboy is getting into the non-alcoholic space with a pair of 6-packs: lemon iced tea and white tea peach. Loverboy SVP of sales Derek Hahm and SVP of commercial strategy Todd Anderson discussed the launch of the brand, and how it will be incorporated into the Bravo reality series.
Cicerone Certification Launches New Online Course
The Cicerone Certification Program announced Selling with Cicerone, an online course designed for brewery and wholesaler sales teams.
Blake’s Hard Cider and Austin Eastciders Merge Under Blake’s Beverage Company Banner
Blake’s Hard Cider and Austin Eastciders are merging under the Blake’s Beverage Company umbrella, bringing together the top-selling cider brands in Texas and Michigan and creating the second-largest cider company in the U.S, the company announced today.