Rocky Wirtz Dies at Age 70
Breakthru Beverage Group founder W. Rockwell “Rocky” Wirtz has died at age 70 following a brief illness, the company announced Tuesday evening.
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Noble House Hotels & Resorts Partners With Melvin Brewing to Debut “Noble Wolf” Pilsner
Noble House Hotels & Resorts–the family-owned, boutique hotel brand–has partnered with the award-winning, Wyoming-based Melvin Brewing to debut the “Noble Wolf” pilsner, crafted exclusively for the hotel collection and available August 4.
IT’S CORN! Cobbin at the Creek Returns to Neshaminy Creek Brewing
The anticipation is poppin’ as Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company prepares to host Cobbin’ at The Creek 2 on Saturday, July 29 at the Croydon brewery and taproom in honor of the release of its critically acclaimed Better Maize Ahead American Cream Ale.
Beer Sales +8.3% Over July 4, But 52-Week Volume Still Down, per Circana
Total bev-alc sales in off-premise channels (multi-outlet plus convenience) declined -4% week-over-week (WoW) in the week ending July 9, which included the July 4 holiday, according to Circana analyst Scott Scanlon.
Lakewood Brewing Launches Limited “Lion’s Den” Club Memberships
Lakewood Brewing Co. has opened enrollment for The Lion’s Den, its first-ever membership club offering a limited number of craft beer lovers a wide range of membership perks, including a complimentary beer per visit with no annual limit.
CGA: On-Premise Velocity Up Double-Digits Over July 4, Outpaces 2022 Holiday Trends
The July 4 holiday had an even stronger impact on on-premise sales this year, driving double-digit velocity growth throughout the week, according to CGA, a NIQ on-premise market research firm.
BarTrack Announces Partnership With Voodoo Brewing Company
Hospitality quality and data technology company BarTrack announces an ongoing partnership with the national craft beer franchise Voodoo Brewing Company.
Luna Bay Adds Clubhouse Sparkling Hard Tea
Luna Bay, a female-founded company dedicated to crafting better-for-you beverages, is proud to announce its first product innovation outside the hard kombucha category: Clubhouse Sparkling Hard Tea.
Indeed Brewing Company Launches Summer Sippers
Indeed Brewing Company is excited to announce the release of Modern Age Session IPA. Packed with sweet and citrusy notes of orange, pineapple, mango, and berries, Modern Age Session IPA is big on flavor but low in alcohol.
Appeals Court Vacates Prelim Injunction Blocking Constellation’s Olympic Eagle Termination
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has vacated a preliminary injunction issued in district court that blocked Constellation’s termination of Olympic Eagle “on the ground that plaintiff has not shown a likelihood of success on the merits, and we remand.”
Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing Joins Bevana Partners
Fiddlin’ Fish Brewery, one of central North Carolina’s most popular breweries, has signed on as an Affiliate with Bevana Partners.
New Realm Brewing Company Expanding into Suffolk, VA with New Craft Brewery and Scratch Restaurant
New Realm Brewing Company is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking of a new brewery and restaurant located in the new Blue Point at the Riverfront development in Suffolk, Virginia.
EARI Beverage Group Announces Licensing Agreement for Original New York Hard Seltzer
Entertainment Arts Research (OTC: EARI), a diversified beverage and media group, is thrilled to announce the granting of a licensing agreement to Great South Bay Brewery for the distribution and production of Original New York Hard Seltzer (5% ABV) on the East Coast.
Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Hires Kevin Riddiough as Director of National Accounts
Dust Bowl Brewing Co. hires Kevin Riddiough as the Director of National Accounts. In this newly created position, Kevin will manage national and regional chain business in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas and Oklahoma.