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SweetWater Brewing Company Announces Expansion Across Michigan

SweetWater Brewing Company, LLC (“SweetWater”) has announced its market expansion across the state of Michigan, further accelerating the nation’s 11th largest craft brewer into the Great Lakes states.

Trolley Barn Fermentory and Food Hall Opens in Charlotte

Unique beers, innovative cuisine and creative cocktails are all awaiting guests at South End’s latest restaurant and brewery, Trolley Barn Fermentory and Food Hall, which is now open adjacent to the Rail Trail at Atherton Mill (2104 South Boulevard).

BevNET’s Cocktail Showdown 1: Meet The Players

BevNET’s Cocktail Showdown 1: Meet The Players

The Brewbound Pitch Slam will take place December 8 and 10, starting at 4 p.m. EST both days. The competition is free to stream on Brewbound.com, LinkedIn, YouTube and Facebook. This year’s Pitch Slam semi-finalists include a diverse array of businesses creating products in various segments of the beer category.

SBA Launches Paycheck Protection Program Direct Forgiveness Portal

SBA Launches Paycheck Protection Program Direct Forgiveness Portal

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened a portal today for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers of loans $150,000 or smaller to apply for loan forgiveness directly from the federal agency. “The SBA’s new streamlined application portal will simplify forgiveness for millions of our smallest businesses — including many sole proprietors — who used funds… Read more »

Jiant Raises $2.3M in Seed Round Funding

Jiant, a modern alcohol brand known for its refreshing approach to hard kombucha and recently launched hard tea, announces the closing of a $2.3M Seed Round of funding. 

Hi-Wire Brewing Announces August Beer Releases

Just in time for peak summer sipping, Hi-Wire Brewing has whipped up a Blueberry Peach Milkshake Sour Smoothie that’s a diner-lover’s daydream, and alongside it comes an old faithful fall favorite to usher in the autumn beer festival season plus an IPA collaboration with an esteemed Asheville neighbor made for all “Y’ALL.” 

Trade Associations Praise Senate Reintroduction of Aluminum Pricing Examination Act

Trade associations representing some of America’s top industries and employers praised Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) for reintroducing the Aluminum Pricing Examination (APEX) Act, bipartisan legislation that would bring transparency to aluminum price reporting and provide stability for American workers and job creators.