Craft beer industry news.
Boston Beer Company’s top priorities in 2023 are sustaining double-digit growth for Twisted Tea and stemming the losses for Truly Hard Seltzer, executives shared during the company’s Q4 and full-year earnings report. Leadership laid out their 2023 plans to investors. Here are some of the highlights of Thursday’s call with investors and analysts.
Lazy Dog Beer Club, a quarterly membership subscription created by beer lovers, for beer lovers, introduces its 17th quarterly release, which was inspired by the deep-sea abyss.
All those dark beer drinkers will love to know that Chuckanut Brewery has their Schwarz Lager on tap at both locations (Skagit Valley and Portland, OR).
Marketing and ad executives break down the winners and losers of this year’s beverage-alcohol Super Bowl ad battle. Deb Gabor, CEO of Sol Marketing, and Mario Natarelli, managing partner of MBLM, each share an industry insider’s view on the ads for Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, Crown Royal, Remy Martin and more.
Rupee Beer, the first Indian-inspired beer to bridge the gap between world cuisine and craft brewing, announces its entry into the American chain, Trader Joe’s.
Barrio Logan’s ReBru Spirits has released Longball, a hard lemon iced tea libation that is available at bars, restaurants, and retail outlets throughout San Diego County via Scout Distribution. ReBru founder Dennis O’Connor and Longball CEO Kerin Sovern made the announcement.
For the full fiscal year, Boston Beer shipped 8.2 million barrels to wholesalers, marking a -3.8% decline compared to 2021. Depletions (shipments to retailers) also declined by -5%.
Two of North Carolina’s most popular family-owned beverage companies are giving Carolinians something to ‘cheer’ about as Cheerwine Ale hits retailers’ shelves now.
Family-run Loose Ends Brewing Company is now using leading brewery management software Ekos to manage growth and begin distributing in their home state of Ohio.
Fast-growing non-alcoholic beer maker Athletic Brewing’s valuation is at just under $500 million, according to a Forbes profile released today.
The Mint 400 is proud to announce its new partnership with Southern California independent brewing powerhouse, Belching Beaver Brewery.
Colorado craft beer drinkers now have the opportunity to try beer from Japas Cervejaria, a woman-run Japanese-Brazilian brewery that’s based in Brazil. Starting this month, Japas beer will be available in the Front Range from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins; additionally the beer will soon be available near the I-70 corridor and the Roaring Fork Valley.
Despite recent declines in the seltzer category, PRESS Premium Alcohol Seltzer builds on outperforming sales and steady retail growth with the release of four new fruit-floral-spice flavors in its 2023 Synergy Variety 12-pack.
Launch Party for New Flagship Stable Craft Amber Lager Beer, Valentine’s Day Champagne Dinner, Sumptuous Food, Live Music, Heated Igloos, Fun Events and Relaxing Atmosphere!
