Passion Tree Hard Seltzer Pledges Environmental Sustainability
Passion Tree, the eco-conscious hard seltzer brand, has emerged as a leader in Southern California’s competitive beverage market with its award winning Hard Seltzer.
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Anchor Brewing to Cease Operations, Liquidate Business
Anchor Brewing, the nation’s oldest craft brewery, will cease operations and the business will be liquidated, the company’s public relations firm announced today. The San Francisco craft brewery, which was acquired for $85 million by Sapporo in August 2017, cited “a combination of challenging economic factors and declining sales since 2016.” Ultimately, the company said the economic pressure “made the business
Brewbound Podcast: Shipping Up to Boston for Brew Talks
With Brew Talks taking place today (July 12), the Brewbound team previews the Boston event and shares why they’re excited. Justin then quizzes Zoe on her wants in a taproom experience after reviewing a listicle on the best breweries in Massachusetts. Plus, the team salutes Funkytown for garnering more accolades.
Twisted Tea Goes Extreme with 8% ABV Lineup
Boston Beer is “cranking up the dial on ABV” with its newest offering: Twisted Tea Extreme.
Iowa State University and Athletes Get Support Via a Pair of Beers
The beer aisle is becoming the latest battleground in the college sports arms race. The latest is a twofer for Iowa State University and its Cyclones athletes.
State Shipments -4% YoY Thru May; Texas Remains No. 1 for Shipments Despite -8.4% YoY Decline
Beer producers shipped an estimated 17.5 million barrels of beer to wholesalers in May, a -4% decline (approximately 730,000 barrels) versus May 2022, according to the Beer Institute.
People Moves: Stoli, Lyre’s Name New CEOs
Stoli Group has announced a reshuffle of leadership roles today, appointing former CFO Chris Caldwell as its new global CEO.
Funkytown Brewery Wins Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Brewing & Business Experienceship
Funkytown Brewery has been named the winner of the 12th annual Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Brewing & Business Experienceship.
George Dickel and Social Hour Team Up to Launch Social Hour Bourbon Smash
For their first collaboration, George Dickel and Social Hour brought fans the quintessential autumnal cocktail – the Harvest Whiskey Sour. Just in time for the summer, the brands are teaming up once again to launch another seasonally-inspired release in the form of a slow-sipping bourbon cocktail – Social Hour Bourbon Smash made with Dickel Bourbon.
Biscayne Bay Brewing to Open Miami’s firs Brewery and Taproom in Historic Old Post Office Building July 19
Biscayne Bay Brewing, a locally owned and independent brewery, is excited to announce the highly anticipated opening of their flagship location in Downtown Miami. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone as it becomes the first-ever brewery and taproom in the heart of Downtown Miami.
Beer Institute: May Domestic Tax Paids Record Largest YoY Decline of 2023; Imports Back in the Black
May recorded the largest year-over-year (YoY) decline in domestic tax paids so far this year, decreasing -7.7%, to 13.3 million barrels, according to the Beer Institute (BI).
Siren Rock Brewing Company Taps Award-Winning Industry Veteran as New Head Brewer
Siren Rock Brewing Company, based in Rockwall, is excited to announce their new Head Brewer, Matt Pennington.
Barrel & Flow to Return to Pittsburgh’s Strip District
Support local, sip local, shop local, and vibe local as Barrel & Flow brings its unique blend of craft and collaboration brews, live visual artist demos, a wide-ranging collection of musicians and deejays, an artisan market featuring Black-owned small businesses, and a varying collection of food vendors to The Stacks at 3 Crossings on August 12, 2023.
CGA: Father’s Day ‘Most Valuable’ Sunday for Beer so Far, On-Premise Sales +8% vs. 2022
Father’s Day was the ‘most valuable Sunday” so far this year for bev-alc in the on-premise channel, according to CGA, a NIQ on-premise market research firm.