Firestone Walker’s XXVI Anniversary Ale
Firestone Walker unveiled “XXVI”—the latest edition of its storied Anniversary Ale, blended once again with the help of local winemakers.
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Ecliptic Brewing to Debut New Seasonal Series Beer This Year
Ecliptic Brewing is launching a new Seasonal Series beer for the fall and winter of 2022:Ice Giant Cold IPA. Offered in 12-ounce cans and draft, the beer will begin shipping November 2nd.
Molson Coors CEO: US Consumer Remains Resilient, Price Elasticity ‘Not as elastic’ As Historical Trends
Molson Coors CEO Gavin Hattersley declared the U.S. consumer “remains resilient,” as trade up to premium offerings continues and there aren’t signs of “significant channel shifting,” during the beverage-alcohol producer’s Q2 earnings report today.
Campari to Acquire Wilderness Trail, Extending Bourbon Interests
Campari Group is boosting its Kentucky bourbon portfolio by taking a majority stake in Wilderness Trail Distillery, the company announced today. The move comes at a time when American whiskey continues to rise, and particularly higher-priced brands.
The Lost Abbey to Scale Down, Sell Brewing Equipment
Let’s get this out of the way: The Lost Abbey isn’t going away. The iconic U.S. maker of barrel-aged Belgian-style ales is, however, attempting to sublease half of its 40,000 sq. ft. production space in San Marcos and sell its 30-barrel brewery and fermentation tanks.
Big Drop Makes A Big Splash In Joint Venture With Destihl
UK-based and award-winning non-alcoholic brewer, Big Drop, has partnered with DESTIHL® Brewery to scale-up production and to handle sales for Big Drop to meet the increasing demand for its beers in the USA.
Hardywood Moves ‘Ever Forward’ with Launch of Beer with Virginia National Guard Historical Foundation
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery is partnering with the Virginia National Guard Historical Foundation for a special release in time for Veterans Day.
Stone Brewing Launches Margaritas Crafted with Premium Tequila and Real Fruit
Stone Brewing announces its newest ‘Buena’ brand family beverage – Stone Buenafiesta Margaritas. The lineup of four carefully crafted flavors includes Classic Lime, Strawberry, Passion Fruit and Pineapple Habanero, now available in Southern California only.
Cruz Blanca 2022 Luchadores Lineup Revealed
Cruz Blanca 2022 Luchadores Lineup Revealed
San Francisco’s Seven Stills Ceases Operations; CEO Says Thousands of Small Businesses ‘Hanging on by a Thread’
San Francisco-based Seven Stills Brewery & Distillery closed for good on Sunday, October 30, CEO Tim Obert announced via email last week.
Will the Recession Stall Momentum for Superpremium Spirits?
Super premium spirits have been outpacing mainstream categories for over a decade, but will a looming recession stall that trajectory? A new report suggests that economic conditions may soften demand for high end wine and spirits, but won’t hinder long term growth.
NBWA: October Beer Purchasers’ Index Offers ‘Pessimistic’ Start to Q4
The amount of beer at risk of expiring in the next 30 days in wholesalers’ warehouses has reached its highest level in recent months, according to the National Beer Wholesalers Association’s (NBWA) October Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI).
Chuckanut Taps Barrel Aged Stout for First Time
For the first time in Chuckanut Brewery’s history there is now a barrel aged beer available.
Mother Earth Brewing Company Drops Final Project X Release of 2022: Static Profile HIPA
Mother Earth began shipping out the latest release in its rotating Hazy IPA series this week. Static Profile follows a similar formula as its Project X predecessors by putting the focus on the can art and supporting it with a well balanced, yet fresh take, on the series’ style.