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Brewbound ICYMI: Covering the Beer Biz From Coast to Coast

Brewbound ICYMI: Covering the Beer Biz From Coast to Coast

As the Brewbound team gets ready to embark on another road trip next week, Zoe and Jess are wrapping up their own recent journeys. Zoe ventured to Maine for the New England Craft Brew Summit in Portland, and she picked up more than a few nuggets from that trip. Notably, Brewers Association chief economist Bart Watson offered an early read on 2022 production numbers.

Rupee Beer Expands East Coast Distribution

Rupee Beer is on a mission to bring Indian craft beer to the world and today announces its expansion into two new markets to include distribution across Pennsylvania & Rhode Island. 

Clubby Seltzers Expands To Texas

Clubby Seltzers, the premium hard seltzer modeled after golf staple cocktails like the “Club Special”, is now available in over 600 stores across Texas.

Bart Watson: ‘Don’t Denigrate Where Consumers are Entering Craft;’ Early Craft Volume Data Tracking Below Expectations

Bart Watson: ‘Don’t Denigrate Where Consumers are Entering Craft;’ Early Craft Volume Data Tracking Below Expectations

Craft beer dollar sales and volume at off-premise retailers declined in 2022, and 2023 is not expected to be much better for the segment. If craft wants to win consumers and occasions, producers must meet new consumers on their level, Brewers Association (BA) chief economist Bart Watson shared last week at the New England Craft Brew Summit.

Ball in Talks to Close Can Plant in Wallkill, New York

Ball in Talks to Close Can Plant in Wallkill, New York

The world’s largest manufacturer of aluminum cans is considering closing another production facility. Ball Corporation announced today that it has notified employees and union representatives of the potential closure of its plant in Wallkill, New York, as part of its collective bargaining agreement.