Short’s Brewing Co. Announces 2022 Winter Line Up
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Australian Shane McNamara Earns Title of Master Cicerone
The Cicerone Certification Program announced this week that Shane McNamara has become the first Australian Master Cicerone, joining a group of only 19 other individuals world-wide to earn the title.
Reyes Beer Division Signs Agreement with Three Notch’d Brewing
Premium Distributors of Virginia, L.L.C., a Reyes Beer Division company, has entered into an agreement to be the distributor for Three Notch’d Brewing Company based in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Drizly: RTDs To Continue Growth in 2022, Regardless of Pandemic Status
While the COVID-19 pandemic may have accelerated growth for ready-to-drink canned cocktails (RTDs) over the last two years, alcohol delivery platform Drizly said the segment is more than “a pandemic-driven fad” and has the potential to drive retail sales.
Massachusetts Ramped Up Reuse & Recycling Rates of Plastic Beer Can Carriers in 2021
Riding momentum from the launch of a formal, state-wide plastic can carrier Reuse & Recycle Initiative in May, Metro Boston and the rest of Massachusetts has seen a measurable uptick in the reuse and recycling rates of the troublesome and not-curbside-recyclable packaging.
NBWA: Wholesaler Beer Buying Reaches Highest December Level Ever; Hard Seltzer/FMB Purchasing Falls Below December 2020 Levels
The National Beer Wholesalers Association’s (NBWA) monthly survey of distributors’ beer purchasing behaviors recorded its highest December reading ever last month. However, the downward trend in hard seltzer and FMB purchasing continued as 2021 came to an end.
Bearded Iris Brewing Joins IndieBrew, Craft Brewery Platform Launched by Scofflaw Brewing
Nashville, Tennessee-based Bearded Iris Brewing Co. has joined the Independent Brewers Union (IndieBrew), the craft tie-up pioneered by Atlanta-headquartered Scofflaw Brewing.
Brewbound Live 2021: Retailers Detail Tips to Sell More Beer in 2022
Mary Guiver, Whole Foods global senior category merchant for beer and spirits, and Jason Murphy, Buffalo Wild Wings beverage product and program innovation manager, joined together on stage for the first time at Brewbound Live in Santa Monica, California, earlier this month to discuss what they’re looking for from suppliers in 2022.
Living The Dream Brewing’s Festivus Fireside Barrel Aged Olde Ale Returns
A Festivus for the rest of us! It’s that time of year again, and Living the Dream Brewing is bringing back a festive favorite just in time for the holidays: their Festivus Fireside Barrel Aged Olde Ale.
Brewbound Podcast: The Most Read Stories of 2021
On the final Brewbound podcast of 2021, managing editor Jess Infante and reporter Zoe Licata discuss the top 10 most-read Brewbound stories of the year, including several stories on the incidents of misconduct, sexual harrassment and discrimination reported throughout the year, and related fallout and resignations.
Uhl’s Brewing Introduces Cellar Reserve Program, Y’Uhl Be Family
Uhl’s Brewing Company has created a membership program for barrel aged aficionados, with a mountain of perks available for participants ranging from discounts to private parties. Introducing: Y’Uhl Be Family.
River North Brewery Announces First Single Cask Series Release of 2022
A new year brings a whole new Single Cask series from River North Brewery.
Brewbound Live 2021: How Foxtrot is Disrupting the C-Store Space
Foxtrot co-founder and CEO Mike LaVitola discussed the disruptive convenience and delivery chain’s beverage alcohol business and strategy during the Brewbound Live business conference in Santa Monica, California, earlier this month.
AleSmith Invests in New Canning Line; Will Launch New Permanent Offering and Non-Alc IPA in Early 2022
As 2021 comes to a close, AleSmith Brewing Company is investing $1.75 million in brewery and equipment upgrades to continue production growth and new innovation launches in 2022.