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Kegshoe and Binary Beer Announce Strategic Partnership

Kegshoe, a leader in keg tracking solutions for breweries and craft producers worldwide, and Binary Beer, the creators of KegLink™ active keg monitoring, are excited to announce a strategic partnership to revolutionize the way beverage producers and distributors manage their keg fleets, and provide new insights into product quality and sales.

Brewers Association to Require Proof of Vaccination for Event Attendance in 2022 – UPDATED

Brewers Association to Require Proof of Vaccination for Event Attendance in 2022 – UPDATED

The Brewers Association (BA) will require attendees of its 2022 events to provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19 and will not accept negative test results as a substitute. “All events and competitions will have this requirement,” BA marketing and communications director Ann Obenchain told Brewbound. “There will be no negative test option.”

New Belgium Brewing and Four Roses Bourbon Release Oakspire Bourbon Barrel Ale

New Belgium Brewing and Four Roses Bourbon announced the highly anticipated 2021 release of Oakspire Bourbon Barrel Ale – a pioneering, and highly distinctive beer brewed using a custom-built, proprietary infusion method which pulls flavors from bourbon-steeped charred oak and marries it with a malty sweet, deep amber ale.

Tröegs Launches New Grand Cacao Beer Cheese Collaboration

Tröegs Independent Brewing has once again teamed up with The GIANT Company and Caputo Brothers Creamery of Spring Grove, Pa., to debut a fourth limited-edition beer cheese – this time using the Hershey, PA, brewery’s newest year-round beer, Grand Cacao Chocolate Stout.

Full Sail’s Wreck the Halls Returns

It’s time to Wreck the Halls! Celebrate the season with Full Sail’s traditional holiday favorite, Wreck the Halls Double IPA.

Kombrewcha Unveils New Packaging

Kombrewcha, the original hard kombucha, is officially unveiling a new look and feel this fall.

CGA: On-Premise Sales Velocity Declines Week-Over-Week in 5 Key Markets

CGA: On-Premise Sales Velocity Declines Week-Over-Week in 5 Key Markets

Bar and restaurant sales velocity in all key markets tracked by on-premise market research firm CGA declined week-over-week for the week ending October 30. “Average outlet [dollar] sales (velocity) trends have been slightly negative in recent weeks, following growth in September and the early part of October,” CGA wrote. “These recent trends continue to mirror 2019, suggesting that the country is experiencing normal seasonal trends.”