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Hillebrand Hires New Director of Warehouse Operations

Hillebrand, a world leading supply chain management and integrated logistics services provider to the alcoholic beverage industry, is proud to welcome Marc Rodriguez to Hillebrand’s Kegs Services and Supply Chain Management team as Director of Warehouse Operations. 

Maui CEO Details Decision to Acquire Modern Times

Maui CEO Details Decision to Acquire Modern Times

Maui Brewing had accepted defeat and was ready to move on in June when BX MT BAMF LLC – an affiliate of Anaheim, California-based Brewery X – was named the winning bidder in the auction of San Diego’s Modern Times Beer, Maui CEO Garrett Marrero told Brewbound.

ICEBAR Orlando Debuts The ‘Raging Yeti’ Red Ale Specialty Beer

Orlando’s coolest bar in town, ICEBAR Orlando, is proud to announce the debut of their first and only specialty beer sold inside ICEBAR, the “Raging Yeti” Red Ale, also now available inside Fire Lounge and as four-packs to go as a souvenir for $25.

Hi-Wire Brewing’s Oktoberfest Lager Is Now In 16 oz 6-packs

Latch up your lederhosen and don your dirndls, Hi-Wire Brewing’s Zirkusfest Oktoberfest Lager has returned bigger, brighter, and better than ever in six-packs of 16-ounce cans with a festive new yellow, blue, and white design.

Anheuser-Busch InBev Q2 2022: US Revenue +2.7%, But Shipments -2.5%, Depletions -3.2%

Anheuser-Busch InBev Q2 2022: US Revenue +2.7%, But Shipments -2.5%, Depletions -3.2%

Anheuser-Busch InBev reported +11.3% revenue growth and +3.4% volume growth globally for the second quarter of 2022. “Our business delivered sustained profitable growth,” CEO Michel Doukeris said in a press release. “Our volume increased by 3.4%, our top-line by 11.3% and EBITDA by 7.2%. The relentless execution of our strategy, the strength of our brands and accelerated digital transformation enabled us to meet the moment in an ongoing dynamic operating environment.”

Night Shift Prepares to Scale Back Production at Everett Brewery in Favor of Contract Brewing at Jack’s Abby and Isle Brewers Guild; 12 Employees Affected

Night Shift Prepares to Scale Back Production at Everett Brewery in Favor of Contract Brewing at Jack’s Abby and Isle Brewers Guild; 12 Employees Affected

Night Shift leadership told its 12 production employees their jobs could dry up as early as today, as the company prepares to wind down brewing and packaging operations at its Everett, Massachusetts location. The company will shift to contract production at Framingham-based Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers and Pawtucket, Rhode Island-based Isle Brewers Guild (IBG), which had been producing about 50% of Night Shift’s volume.

Riverbend Malt House Announces Major Expansion

Riverbend Malt House announced that installation of its new 10 metric tonne Germination Kiln Vessel (GKV) was completed this week, with first malt production from the unit expected in coming weeks.

Ska Brewing Oktoberfest Returns, In July

Ska Brewing is ready for Oktoberfest early this year— blame it on the early fall colors to be found in the San Juan Mountains that the brewery calls home.