Odell Lays Off 9 After 2022 Volumes Fall Short; Will Focus on Core Beer in 2023
Fort Collins, Colorado-based Odell Brewing Co. laid off nine staff members last week, about 5% of its workforce.
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Fat Point Brewing to Open New Location in Sarasota
Fat Point Brewing is expanding north along the Suncoast and will be opening a new location in Sarasota at University Town Center (UTC). The craft brewery, originally founded in Punta Gorda, will produce and serve its flavorful and original beers from a 2,500-square-foot venue.
Portland Cider Co. Adds Sparkle to the Season With Crangerine Cider and Santa’s Sauce
Portland Cider Company is all set to make the holidays sparkle with the release of two beloved seasonal ciders: Crangerine and Santa’s Sauce.
Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey and Flying Dog Brewery Release ‘The Osopher NFT Bundle’
After selling out their last limited edition product collaboration in a matter of days, Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey and Flying Dog Brewery have partnered once again to create an exclusive ultra-premium collection set, “The Osopher NFT Bundle.”
Food and Beverage Brands Relishing Pickleball Opportunities
While it may once have been considered the domain of country clubs and retirement homes, the sport of pickleball is making a play for the mainstream. As professional pickleball leagues earn serious attention – and investment – from the sports world, food and beverage brands see it as an emerging cultural trend, and they’re looking to get in on the ground floor.
Brewbound ICYMI: Georgetown is Dedicated to Draft… and Point Break
The story of Georgetown Brewing in Seattle is a unique one. A craft brewery dedicated first to draft beer — something that should make its bar and restaurant clients incredibly happy. One that has committed to offer one of its top beers — Manny’s Pale Ale — exclusively on draft.
Last Call: San Francisco’s Cellarmaker Brewing Acquires The Rare Barrel; Qatar Won’t Allow Beer Sales at World Cup
San Francisco-based Cellarmaker Brewing Company has acquired The Rare Barrel and its facility in Berkeley, California. Two days before the 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to kick off in Qatar, the country has said it will not allow beer sales at the event, walking back previous expectations, The New York Times reported.
Lazy Dog Beer Club Levels Up Beer Game with ‘Hophead Supercade’ Quarterly Release
Lazy Dog Beer Club, a quarterly membership subscription created by beer lovers, for beer lovers, introduces its 16th quarterly release, which is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for video game and beer aficionados.
A Beer Club on the Blockchain
The Alta Loma Brew Co. has partnered with Dinr, a startup hospitality company which utilizes smart contracts to create customizable experiences for craft beer.
DSSOLVR Announces Durham Taproom
Asheville-based brewery DSSOLVR is thrilled to announce its second taproom, opening in downtown Durham, North Carolina in 2023. The Atlas Building on Rigsbee Ave will be home to DSSOLVR’s first taproom outside of Asheville, with plans to begin construction on the 2,500 square foot space in early 2023 and a projected opening date later in the year.
Buskey Announces Historic Hewe’s Crab Apple Single Varietal Bottle Launch
Buskey Cider is releasing their Hewe’s Crab Apple Cider this Friday, November 18th in 500ml bottles. Made with 100% Virginia grown Hewe’s crab apples, this cider boasts floral notes, evoking grapefruit peel, pear, and strawberry. Fermented to completely dry and aged on its lees for six months.
Master Brewers joins OSHA Alliance Promoting Safety Resources for New York State Craft Brewers
The Master Brewers Association of the Americas (Master Brewers), theBrewers Association and the New York State Brewers Association have entered a two-year alliance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Region II Office and New York State Labor to help improve resource dissemination and safety outcomes for the craft brewers of New York state.
Pronghorn Invests in 3 Black-Owned Spirit Companies
Pronghorn, an initiative focused on boosting Black spirits entrepreneurship, announced yesterday new investments in three companies: Tequila with Friends, Den of Thieves and Ego Tequila. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Molson Coors to End La Colombe, HEXO Partnerships
Molson Coors announced today that it is phasing out its interests in both ready-to-drink coffee and CBD beverages, with emerging growth leader Pete Marino acknowledging that “not every project or innovation will meet our ambitions.”