Sycamore Brewing Introduces Seasonal Spin on Favorite, Releases Southern Girl Strawberry
Charlotte’s biggest independent brewer, Sycamore Brewing today announced its newest beer, Southern Girl Strawberry (4.8% ABV).
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Philadelphia-Area Teamsters Members Ratify Contract, End Strike
Members of Teamsters Local 830 have ratified a new contract with Delaware Valley Importing Distribution Association, ending their nearly week-long strike against three Philadelphia-area beer wholesalers.
Greg Koch Muses on Life After Stone in Farewell Post
In a nearly 2,500-word missive that opened with quotes from Metallica and Roman poet Heraclitus, Stone Brewing co-founder Greg Koch – one of the craft beer industry’s staunchest advocates for independence – reflected on what the sale of his company to Japanese brewing giant Sapporo means for his future… without ever typing the word “Sapporo.”
St. John Brewers Launch Cool Out Delta 8 Infused Sparkling Seltzer
From the founders of St. John Brewers, Kind Grade, LLC introduces Cool Out Delta 8 infused sparkling seltzer.
Harpoon Brewery and Reebok Collaborate on Special Edition of Rec. League Beer
Only one thing beats crushing a 5K or winning the local rec. league championships: having that perfect can in hand to celebrate.
LGBTQ Activists Awarded Grants from Hornitos Tequila to Amplify Advocacy Work
Earlier this year Hornitos Tequila proudly announced its official partnership with GLAAD – the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization – with the goal of identifying, honoring and celebrating LGBTQ community members who are spearheading change on a local and national level.
Sapporo Plans to Make Stone Business Profitable by FY 2023, Aims for 860K+ Barrels in US by 2024
Sapporo’s acquisition of San Diego-based Stone Brewing Company will support a large expansion of the Japanese beer maker’s U.S. beer sales and production, according to a supplementary explanatory materials document filed by Sapporo Holdings.
Crux Fermentation Project Celebrates 10 Years of Community and Craft Beer
Crux Fermentation Project is celebrating ten years of community and craft beer in the Pacific Northwest this month. The Bend-based operation is a brewer-owned and operated craft community committed to producing beer, wine, cider and – most recently – whiskey of the highest quality. After a decade of pursuing brewing perfection and fermentative experimentation each and every day, Crux has cemented its position as a favorite of locals, visitors and craft beer enthusiasts alike.
Industry Veterans InvestBev Look for Spirits for the Masses
Brian Rosen doesn’t want to invest in your vodka flavored with sriracha or lemon peel and cumin. The lifelong beverage entrepreneur and advisor is channeling his experience into growing spirit brands that instead have wide appeal, and he’s adding strategic capital through InvestBev, an investment firm focused on adult-beverage brands, raw distillate, beverage technology and cannabis.
Stone CEO Maria Stipp Discusses San Diego Brewery’s Sale to Sapporo, Future and Separation From Stone Distributing
Following the news that Stone Brewing Company is in the process of being sold to Japan’s Sapporo Holdings for $165 million, Stone CEO Maria Stipp and director of public relations and communications Lizzie Younkin spoke with Brewbound Friday morning about the proposed deal.
Switchback Brewing Co. Releases 5.9% Zaboo Hazy IPA
Switchback Brewing Co. announces the release of Zaboo, a brand new 5.9% hazy IPA, available in 16oz can 4-packs and in 12oz can 12-packs and on draft at local bars and restaurants. New England’s first 100% employee-owned brewery, adds Zaboo to its line-up of 100% naturally conditioned beers.
Omission Balanced Brewing Launches DTC Website for Non-Alcoholic Brews and Gluten Reduced Beers
Building on its recent rebranding and expanding into the growing “balanced choices” segment, Omission Balanced Brewing is excited to announce its refreshed website, which offers its Ultimate Beers and Non-Alcoholic Brews direct to consumer.
Stone Brewing to be Sold to Sapporo Holdings
Stone Brewing Company is being sold to Sapporo Holdings, the two companies announced today.
Every Bottle of Rogue’s Award-Winning Bayfront Vodka Keeps Beaches Clean
Rogue Ales & Spirits, one of the original craft distilleries in America, has created an award-winning, high-quality Bayfront Vodka to support clean oceans and beaches.
Rogue’s Bayfront Vodka is pot distilled in small batches just steps away from the Yaquina Bay on the central Oregon Coast. This bright, clean vodka provides an ideal base for classic and innovative cocktails. Like basking in the sun on the shores of Newport’s Yaquina Bay, this is an ideal vodka for leisurely moments without complication. Furthermore, every bottle sold gives 10% to non-profit organizations such as SOLVE to keep beaches and waterways clean and healthy.