Craft beer industry news.
With Stone Brewing’s sale to Sapporo expected to close in August, the Escondido, California-headquartered craft brewery has promoted Nicole Williams and Robert Kuntz to lead brewing operations at its bi-coastal facilities in Escondido and Richmond, Virginia.
SONIC™ Hard Seltzer is proud to announce that both Tropical and Citrus variety packs are now available for purchase in select retailers across the following states: Alaska, California, Maryland, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Wisconsin. Ranked among the top seltzer brands across the nation, SONIC Hard Seltzer is currently distributed in 39 states across the U.S.
Off-premise dollar sales of craft beer have declined -7.4% for the first half of 2022 compared to last year, according to NielsenIQ data analyzed by Bump Williams Consulting (BWC). “Rate of decline has slowed a bit in Q2 (-6.4%) vs. Q1 (-8.5%), but the fact of the matter is that sales overall remain in the red, while several other segments have started to show signs of life,” BWC wrote.
Rocky Mountain Brewery, a 2x Gold and Silver World Beer Cup award winner, is selling its dedicated 10,500 s.f. operating facility on 2-acre parcel located in a special, tax-designated Opportunity Zone of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Masq Hard Tea, a leader in the wellness alcohol category, announced a partnership with L&F Distributors and Favorite Brands for its distribution rights in Texas.
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Starr Hill Brewery is excited to announce a new partnership with the University of Virginia (UVA) to produce officially licensed products in the craft beer category.
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery has announced changes to its leadership team in preparation for its next phase of growth, including the promotion of Kate Lee to the role of President.
The annual Cider Summit Seattle, the region’s largest hard cider tasting festival, is back after a pause for the pandemic!
Boonville, California-based Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC) will expand to Louisiana with craft house Pelican Craft Brands, the brewery announced this week. Pawtucket, Rhode Island-based Foolproof Brewing signed with Mission Beverage for distribution in its home state last month.
Diageo announced two new executive appointments this week, effective October 1: Debra Crew as chief operating officer (COO), and Claudia Schubert as president, North America.
Molson Coors will invest in national advertising during Super Bowl LVII, making it the first brewer other than A-B to run an official commercial during the broadcast in more than 30 years.
As Garden State regulators move to enforce strict limitations on brewery taproom events, entertainment and promotions, Brewers Guild of New Jersey executive director Eric Orlando and Jersey City-based Departed Soles Brewing owner Brian Kulbacki join the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the fallout.
When the leadership of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians expanded its casino, a brewery and distillery seemed like a natural addition. But until a few years ago, distilling alcohol on reservations was illegal. Now, the Paskenta Brewery & Distillery is the first tribal-owned California distillery. One of just a handful of tribal-owned distilleries in the U.S., it’s also aiming to be a model for others.
