IRI: Off-Premise Beer Category Dollar Sales Reach $44.6B in 2022; Case Sales -4.8% YoY
Total beer category dollar sales at off-premise retailers reached more than $44.6 billion in 2022, according to the market research firm IRI.
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42 North Brewing Encourages Buffalo to ‘Listen Local”
From the funk of Rick James to the rock hits of the Goo Goo Dolls, Buffalo has a long and storied music history. To recognize this history and support the local music industry, 42 North Brewing Company has launched a campaign that showcases the region’s music venues and encourages folks to get out and listen local.
Boochcraft Launches 2023 Liquid Art Lab Flavor, Cherry Limeade
Boochcraft Hard Kombucha is excited to announce its newest flavor of 2023 and the first of the Liquid Art Lab series for the year, Cherry Limeade.
New Realm to Release Hold On Juicy DIPA and Bat Wit Crazy Witbier
This month, New Realm Brewing is releasing Hold on Juicy DIPA, the first in this year’s music-themed Just Like Music Double IPA series, as well as Bat Wit Crazy, the company’s first canned Belgian-style Witbier release.
WeldWerks Announces Beer Release Calendar and More Beer Out of State in 2023
Once a brewery selling the majority of its volume through the taproom, WeldWerks Brewing Co. has since become a nationally recognized beer-maker in its nearly eight-year span. As WeldWerks matures, the brewery is continuing to pour its passion and dedication into its craft while leveling up its business plan.
Alpine Beer Launches Infinite Haze Hazy IPA
Alpine Beer ‘Alpine’, a brand from SweetWater Brewing Company, announces the release of Infinite Haze, a Hazy IPA bursting with endless aromas of citrus and sweet, tropical fruits. Infinite Haze is the newest addition to Alpine’s year-round lineup and is available now in 12-ounce cans in California, with plans for national distribution in 2023.
Brewbound Live: The Strength of Regional Cideries and Breaking the Myth that Cider’s Failing
The cider segment has long been dominated by a small sampling of national brands which shape the industry’s perception of the segment’s overall performance. But regional cider brands tell a different story; one of growth, product diversity and changing consumer perspectives.
Hops & Grain Founder Josh Hare Launches Non-Alcoholic Brand Rick’s Near Beer
The pool of craft brewers launching non-alcoholic beers continues to grow. Joining the fray is Hops & Grain founder Josh Hare, who launched Rick’s Near Beer in late 2022.
Last Call: Big Brewers Tease Super Bowl Ad Plans; KYLA Hard Kombucha Acquired; CANarchy Gets NA Beer Division; Allagash 2022 Year in Review
Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) may have ceded advertising exclusivity rights to Super Bowl LVII, but the world’s largest beer manufacturer will continue to have an outsized presence during breaks in the game.
Brewbound ICYMI: This Week in Middle-Tier Consolidation
Middle-tier consolidation is off to the races. This week marked the first two distributor deals of the year.
Sazerac Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Malt-Based Fireball Cinnamon Product
Consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against spirits giant Sazerac claiming the company’s malt-based Fireball Cinnamon has misled them because it lacks the whisky base of its parent brand, Fireball Cinnamon Whisky.
Legislative Update: Lower Tax Rates for RTDs Proposed in North Dakota and Washington; American Cider Association Details 2023 Priorities
The Beer Institute (BI), Brewers Association (BA) and the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) have joined forces to oppose a bill in North Dakota, which would tax certain ready-to-drink canned cocktails (RTDs) at the same rate as wine.
Monster: Crowded 2023 Innovation Slate Includes Tour Water, Clean Energy
Monster Energy Company unveiled its full 2023 innovation pipeline during its annual investor meeting webcast on Wednesday, showcasing its ambitions in the better-for-you energy, alcohol, and canned water categories.
Forgotten Boardwalk Brewery Introduces Hopped Water! Non-Alcoholic IPA Alternative
Forgotten Boardwalk Brewing Co. is launching Hopped Water! – a non-alcoholic IPA alternative to dominate the thirst of hop heads everywhere.