Brewbound ICYMI: Small Brewer Consolidation is Here
Another week, another consolidation of small breweries. The week started with New Jersey’s Cape May Brewery announcing plans to acquire Flying Fish, one of the Garden State’s oldest breweries.
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Boston Beer Depletions -6%, Shipments -7.6% in Q1 2023
Cycling a rough first quarter of 2022 when the company’s shipments and depletions declined -25.1% and -7, respectively, Boston Beer Company reported a bumpy first quarter of 2023, as both depletions and shipments declined and the company recorded a $9 million net loss.
BrewDog USA Appoints John Graham as CEO
BrewDog has appointed John Graham CEO of the Scottish craft beer company’s U.S. operations. Graham has more than two decades of experience in CPG and hospitality, including 15 years at Johnson & Johnson in various leadership roles, according to a press release.
Columbia Distributing Takes Over Revision Brewing Co. Distribution In The State Of Washington
Esteemed craft brewery, Revision Brewing Company, located in Sparks, Nevada, is pleased to announce its new partnership with Columbia Distributing in Washington State.
Big Sipz Launches 16% ABV Tiny Cocktails in Select States
MPL Brands NV, a family-owned and -operated beverage manufacturing company, today introduces a new grab-n-go-party drink, Big Sipz.
Lone Tree Brewing Releases Award-Winning Mexican Lager In 12-Packs
After fielding requests for more of its most popular recipe for years, Lone Tree Brewing is finally giving customers what they desire: 12-packs of Mexican Lager.
Brewbound Podcast: Brewers Association CEO Bob Pease Previews the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference
Brewers Association president and CEO Bob Pease previews the 2023 Craft Brewers Conference, which will be held May 7-10 in Nashville. Pease offers tips to first-time attendees, shares his message to craft brewers as the segment matures, and offers his perspective on small brewery mergers and acquisitions and craft’s conflicting growth drivers.
Mark Anthony Brands International Announces Distribution Partnership with B&S Across Premium Spirits Portfolio
Mark Anthony Brands International has announced a strategic global distribution partnership for its premium Spirits Portfolio with Global Travel Retail operators, B&S.
Rhinegeist Names Adam Bankovich Interim CEO
Rhinegeist Brewery has named Adam Bankovich interim CEO, the Cincinnati-headquartered craft brewery shared with Brewbound. Bankovich was hired as Rhinegeist’s chief commercial officer (CCO) in October 2022, joining the Ohio craft brewery after a nine-year career at Stone Brewing, where he last served as VP of sales.
Genesee Brewery’s Tropical Pineapple Kolsch Returns, Mixing it Up as Ruby Red Kolsch’s Perfect Combination Companion
The Captain delivers… again! Tropical Pineapple Kolsch is now available in stores. Genesee Brewery’s Tropical Pineapple Kolsch celebrates its second year, after scoring the number one spot in the Brand-New Category in Upstate New York* in 2022.
Hi-Wire Brewing to Open Tiki Bar and Speakeasy in Asheville
Hi-Wire Brewing, known for crafting unique and approachable craft beers, is excited to announce the opening of ‘The Tiki Easy Bar,’ a new tiki bar and speakeasy hidden behind Hi-Wire’s South Slope Specialty Brewery in Asheville, North Carolina.
Double Barrel Aged Father Time Barleywine Returns this Week
River North Brewery will conclude its month-long April celebration of barleywines later this week with the much-anticipated release of Double Barrel Aged Father Time.
Montauk Brewing Company Unveils Two New Branded Spaces at New York Mets’ Citi Field
Montauk Brewing Company (“Montauk Brewing”), the #1 and fastest selling craft brewer in Metro New York according to Nielson data¹ known for its exceptional craft beers, announced an expanded presence at New York Mets’ Citi Field
Fibonacci Brewing Company Unveils Castanea No.9, The First of Its Kind Chestnut Beer
Fibonacci Brewing Company is thrilled to announce the release of Castanea No.9, a beer born out of community gathering and a shared love of chestnuts.