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Goldman Sachs: C-Store Sales Decelerate in Q2; 71% of Retailers Plan to Increase Hard Seltzer’s Shelf and Cooler Space

Goldman Sachs: C-Store Sales Decelerate in Q2; 71% of Retailers Plan to Increase Hard Seltzer’s Shelf and Cooler Space

Beverage alcohol sales at some convenience stores have begun to decelerate as the on-premise channel reopens, Goldman Sachs analyst Bonnie Herzog reported in her Q2 “Beverage Bytes” survey of c-store retailers. Half of survey respondents reported no impact to alcohol sales during the July 4 holiday weekend. Meanwhile, 33% reported a moderate negative impact, and 17% reported a significant moderate impact.

Firestone Walker Releases Strata Hazy IPA

Firestone Walker’s fascination with up-and-coming new hops continues with Strata Hazy IPA—the latest single-hop release from the brewery’s Propagator Series, available exclusively in the latest “Crafted Thru Hops” IPA mixed pack.

SweetWater Launches 420 Imperial IPA

SweetWater Brewing Company, LLC (“SweetWater”) has announced the launch of 420 Imperial IPA – the first line extension off of its flagship 420 brand.

Danelle Kosmal to Join Beer Institute as Vice President of Research

Danelle Kosmal to Join Beer Institute as Vice President of Research

The Beer Institute (BI) today announced the hire of Danelle Kosmal as vice president of research. Kosmal will join the trade association — which represents the interests of brewers, importers and beer industry suppliers — in late August.

KnuckleBonz and Calicraft Brewing Company to Release AC/DC Beers

KnuckleBonz® and Calicraft Brewing Company® announces its plans to launch a new music branded beverage line with two AC/DC officially licensed beers: AC/DC® PWR UP Juicy IPA and AC/DC® TNT Double IPA coming to select retail in late summer of 2021.

Mikkeller’s San Francisco Bar Reopens

After a tough year in the US and a long lockdown, Mikkeller San Francisco can now finally look forward to opening its doors again at the start of the new year.

Thirsty Monk’s Downtown Asheville Bar Reopens

Thirsty Monk is beyond excited to announce both the reopening of our flagship Downtown Asheville location on July 21, 2021, and the introduction of our new “Delirium Bar” in the basement featuring the many iconic beers of Belgium’s Brewery Huyghe and Abbey Averbode.

People Moves: Oskar Blues Founder Enters Cannabis Industry; Jim Randall Joins BeerBoard

People Moves: Oskar Blues Founder Enters Cannabis Industry; Jim Randall Joins BeerBoard

Oskar Blues founder Dale Katechis will join Colorado-based cannabis company Veritas as a partner who “will play an active role in strategic growth initiatives for the brand,” a spokesperson told Brewbound. Katechis founded Oskar Blues in Lyons, Colorado, in 1997. The brewery grew to become the 14th-largest craft brewery by volume in the U.S. in 2015, when Fireman Capital Partners acquired a majority stake in it.