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Pike Brewing’s Out of Office IPA

Have you been daydreaming about your next vacation but don’t have the PTO saved up that you were hoping for?

3 Up, 3 Down with 3 Tier Beverages: Twisted Tea Dominates, Hard Seltzers Lose More Share, and Singles and Variety Packs Chip Away at 4- and 6-Packs

3 Up, 3 Down with 3 Tier Beverages: Twisted Tea Dominates, Hard Seltzers Lose More Share, and Singles and Variety Packs Chip Away at 4- and 6-Packs

In this latest installment of our quarterly 3 Up, 3 Down with 3 Tier Beverages, product team consultant Stephanie Roatis shares three insights on industry growth, including the continued dominance of Boston Beer’s Twisted Tea over the hard tea segment, as well as three underperforming areas across scan data, such as the loss of share of 4- and 6-packs to single-serves and 12-packs.

Crackem Launches Hot Hopz

Crackem, the mobile app designed to encourage discovery and customer retention in the craft beer industry, today announced the Beta launch of its Hot Hopz program and the next phase in the app’s penetration among both craft breweries and beer consumers.

Brewbound Podcast: Craft Beer Data Christmas is Here, Plus More Craft-on-Craft Deals

Brewbound Podcast: Craft Beer Data Christmas is Here, Plus More Craft-on-Craft Deals

The Brewbound team, along with Brewbound Weekend Insider newsletter writer Sean McNulty, reviews the Brewers Association’s annual craft beer volume data. The team also discusses the latest craft brewery deals, including Funky Buddha and Appalachian Mountain Brewery returning to independent brewery status, and FX Matt buying the Flying Dog Brewery brand.

Diddy Sues Diageo Alleging Racial Discrimination

Diddy Sues Diageo Alleging Racial Discrimination

Music mogul and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs is suing business partner Diageo today alleging that the brands he co-owns with the spirits group, Cîroc Vodka and DeLeon Tequila, were given worse treatment because he’s Black.

Sycamore Brewing Opens New Taproom in Charlotte

Sycamore Brewing, Charlotte’s largest independent brewery, today opens its brand-new South End taproom, providing a destination for beer drinkers, families, foodies and now coffee lovers alike.

Cartridge Brewing Signs Distribution Rights

We are thrilled to announce the official news that Cartridge Brewing signs on with Heidelberg Distributing (Ohio Valley Wine And Beer) for Home-Market Distribution Rights.

Voltron Inspired Beer Released by 4 Hands Brewing Co.

Fans of the legendary animated series, Voltron, Defender of the Universe, will soon have a new way to indulge in their love for the iconic show. 4 Hands Brewing Company has announced the launch of a series of beers inspired by Voltron that will be brewed in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, WEP, LLC and a few of the most highly regarded breweries from around the country.