Jim Koch Talks All Things ‘Fourth Category’ and Twisted Tea Competition
Beyond beer has been a key growth driver for bev-alc companies, and it’s the beer category’s battle to win, according to Boston Beer Company founder Jim Koch.
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Brooklyn Brewery Takes Minority Stake in Hoplark, Forms Strategic Partnership
Brooklyn Brewery has taken a minority stake in Boulder, Colorado-based non-alcoholic (NA) hop tea maker Hoplark as part of a Series A funding round, the two companies announced today.
Molson Coors Ups Its Stake in ZOA with New Investment
Molson Coors Beverage Company’s faith in Dwayne Johnson-backed energy drink brand ZOA is rock solid.
Yuengling Announces Partnership with Soccer Star Alejandro Zendejas
D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., the Oldest Brewery in America, announced its partnership with accomplished professional soccer player Alejandro Zendejas, current winger for Liga MX Club América.
Oregon Fruit Products Introduces Concentrates for the Fermentation Market
Oregon Fruit Products, LLC, introduces its new limited line of Oregon Fruit Aseptic Concentrates, real fruit concentrates that are aseptically processed, clean label and meet Oregon Fruit’s rigorous quality standards.
Prost! Athletic Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest Returns
Athletic Brewing Company, America’s leading producer of non-alcoholic craft beer, announced the fifth annual release of its classic non-alcoholic Oktoberfest.
Resident Culture Brewing Company Joins Bevana Partners
Resident Culture Brewing Company, has joined forces with Bevana Partners to sell their beers online through Bevana’s online store at shop.bevana.com/collection/resident-culture.
NIQ: Non-Alc Reaches $510M; NA Craft Beer and Spirits Drive Growth
Non-alcohol spirits, wine and beer now have a market value exceeding half a billion dollars in off-premise channels, according to a new NIQ report on the category.
Labatt Blue Light Designated the “Official Canadian Import of Syracuse Athletics”
Labatt USA recently announced a three-year agreement for Labatt Blue Light to become the “Official Canadian Import of Syracuse Athletics.”
Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider to Cease Operations
Portland, Oregon-based Rev. Nat’s Hard Cider will cease operations on September 24 after 12 years in business, according to the Oregonian. The closure comes just six months after Rev. Nat’s opened a new taproom in Southeast Portland.
Lawson’s Finest Liquids Launches New Collaboration Beer in Support of Change in the Air Foundation
Lawson’s Finest Liquids, the award-winning Vermont craft brewery, announces a new limited release brewed in collaboration with New England Brewing Co. Change in the Air, a Tropical Blonde Ale With Mango, will be released on draft and in 4-packs of 16 oz. cans in September, for distribution across Connecticut.
BI Economic Reports: Domestic Tax Paids -6.8% YoY Thru July; TTB Lowers June Estimates
Domestic tax paid shipments for July were down -8.4% versus July 2022, to 12.8 million barrels, according to the Beer Institute (BI) in its latest round of economic reports.
Wild T’s Mid-Year Growth Fueled by Investments in Refreshed Packaging, Expanded Lineup and Increased Distribution
Wild T, the lineup of delicious hard teas with enticing flavor profiles from Wild Ohio Brewing Company, reports more than 100% year-over-year sales growth through June 2023.
Nine Pin Ciderworks Releases Fall Seasonal
Nine Pin Ciderworks, New York State’s first farm cidery, is bringing the taste of fall to cider-lovers a little earlier this year––and this one is for the apple lovers.