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Pabst General Manager Matt Bruhn to Depart the Company

Pabst General Manager Matt Bruhn to Depart the Company

Pabst president and general manager Matt Bruhn will depart the company on May 14, Pabst shared with wholesalers in an update provided to Brewbound. Bruhn’s forthcoming departure follows nearly four years at the company. He joined Pabst as chief marketing officer in November 2017 and was promoted to president and general manager in September 2018.

Anheuser-Busch Announces Executive Leadership Changes

Anheuser-Busch Announces Executive Leadership Changes

Four days after announcing a succession plan for its top leadership post, Anheuser-Busch InBev revealed several executive leadership changes with its wholesaler partners, effective immediately.

Canned Cocktail Company, DELOCE, Closes $1.5MM Seed Round

DELOCE, the canned contemporary cocktail brand co-founded by CEO Sean Zoka and CMO Keaton Moody, has raised $1.5M to complete its seed investment round, as announced today by the Los Angeles-based company.

Owen’s Craft Mixers Announces $7.5 Million Investment Round; Lee Brice, Darius Rucker, Mario Lemieux, Among Notable Investors

Owen’s Craft Mixers, makers of the premium, all-natural cocktail mixers known for their quality and convenience, have recently closed a fundraising round of $7.5 million led by country music star Lee Brice, Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Darius Rucker, NHL legend Mario Lemieux, acclaimed singer and songwriter Ryan Hurd, Levy Family Partners and Maas Family Office – owners and creators of RumChata.

Stone Brewing Celebrates 25 Years; Launches Fan Vote For 2022 Release

Stone Brewing Celebrates 25 Years; Launches Fan Vote For 2022 Release

Stone Brewing is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year by getting nostalgic. May 10, the Escondido-headquartered craft brewery will be launching its “comeback” anniversary campaign, asking fans to vote for their favorite past Stone brews to come back in 2022.

Crystal Coast Brewing To Expand Distribution To Wilmington And Surrounding Areas

Crystal Coast Brewing Company of Morehead City, NC and Atlantic Craft Beer and Specialty Wine Distributors of Lower Currituck, NC announced an expansion of their distribution partnership that will bring Crystal Coast’s award-winning craft beer to many areas in Southeastern North Carolina.

Bale Breaker Introduces New 16oz 4pks: Mount Saint Humulus Triple IPA

Bale Breaker Brewing Company, a family-owned brewery located in Yakima Valley, announced the upcoming launch of their newest limited release 16oz can: Mount Saint Humulus, a longtime fan-favorite triple IPA and winner of the Washington Hop Mob in 2020.

Pennsylvania Considers Expanded Sales of Ready-to-Drink Offerings in Grocery and Convenience Stores

Pennsylvania Considers Expanded Sales of Ready-to-Drink Offerings in Grocery and Convenience Stores

At present, malt- and sugar-based RTDs, such as Mark Anthony Brands’ White Claw and Boston Beer Company’s Truly Hard Seltzer, can be sold at beer distributors, which offer retail beer sales. Wine-based RTDs are available at Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board-run (PLCB) stores and off-premise retailers licensed to sell wine. However, spirits-based RTDs are only available via the PLCB’s stores.