Craft beer industry news.
Brewers Association (BA) chief economist Bart Watson reported last week that indicators halfway through 2022 point to growth between 4% and 5% for craft beer by the year’s end. That estimate is in line with the projection Watson made at the end of 2021, when the industry grew 8% as the on-premise channel began to reopen.
Dogfish Head co-founder Sam Calagione, Mass. Bay Brewing co-founder and CEO Dan Kenary and Craft Beer Cellar co-founder and CEO Suzanne Schalow shared how they’re approaching fourth category offerings during Brewbound Brew Talks meetup last week.
Fat Tire and L39ION of Los Angeles today announced the release of a collaborative, limited-edition golden ale to benefit the Grow Cycling Foundation.
Tröegs Independent Brewing announces the release of Oktoberfest Lager, a toasty, crisp, and festive beer for the fall season.
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) is announcing a toolkit to help companies save money and reduce their carbon footprint through efficiency and sustainability efforts.
Bent Water Brewing Company, from Lynn, Massachusetts, announced that they will be releasing Harmonix, a tropical double IPA that celebrates the brewery’s love of music, community, and innovation.
Collision Bend Brewery and Beverage Distributors are teaming up to form a Cleveland beer power house.
Our Mutual Friend Brewing Company (OMF) will release a variety of new beers in August, including a 12-ounce option for Lava Loop, an Imperial Mexican Chocolate Stout, and a refreshing spritz beer collaboration with American Solera Brewery.
The United States import rights for Rodenbach, La Trappe, and Habesha will now be under BBL, Inc’s direction.
Weihenstephan the World’s Oldest Brewery is excited to announce that seasonal offering Weihenstephaner Festbier will be launching in cans in the United States through importer, Total Beverage Solution August 2022.
Days after upholding a $56 million jury verdict in favor of Stone Brewing, a federal judge rejected the Escondido, California-based craft brewery’s attempt to recover hundreds of millions of dollars in profits and damages from Molson Coors as part of a trademark infringement dispute over refreshed Keystone Light branding.
Several Massachusetts craft breweries have added own-premise taprooms and retail spaces to grow their brands. White Lion founder Ray Berry, Castle Island founder Adam Romanow, Medusa Brewing director of business operations Sarah Lee and Boston Beer Company senior director of local brands and taprooms Scott Hempstead shared their experiences during Brewbound’s Brew Talks meetup.
The grantees have been announced for the second year of a program awarding aspiring craft brewers with membership in the Texas Craft Brewers Guild. Grantees receive one year of membership (a $300 value) in the trade association for small and independent craft breweries in the Lone Star State.
Atlanta-based, award-winning Monday Night Brewing is toasting to 11 years of killer craft brewing with its ‘Tie One On’ anniversary bash. Taking place at Monday Night Garage located in Atlanta’s West End on August 6-7, 2022, the brewery is crankin’ all levers to the max, with a 50+ beer tap list, specialty bars, and live music all day Saturday.
