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21st Amendment Partners with Pink Boots Society for Release of Moon Boots IPA

San Francisco, Calif. — Though the craft beer industry’s demographics and workforce are evolving away from beer bellies and beards, there’s still much room for change to reflect the growing diversity of the craft beer consumer. 21st Amendment Brewery advocates for the advancement of exceptionally talented women in partnership with the Pink Boots Society for the… Read more »

Ahead of the Curve Strategy Partners with Salsify to Help Clients Win on the Digital Shelf

Ahead of the Curve Strategy (AOTC), a new agency helping breweries and beverage companies attain big brand knowledge in marketing and e-commerce, is pleased to announce a partnership with Salsify, and the addition of Kerry Hoiberg to the AOTC team. Hoiberg will focus on collaboration with Salsify for AOTC’s clients, starting with Odell Brewing Company.

Fintech and NBWA: Beer Industry Lost $20B in Spending in 2020; On-Premise 80% Recovered

Fintech and NBWA: Beer Industry Lost $20B in Spending in 2020; On-Premise 80% Recovered

The loss of higher-margin on-premise consumption cost the beer industry more than $20 billion in 2020, National Beer Wholesalers Association chief economist Lester Jones reported yesterday during a webinar. “Volumes went up a little bit, maybe 0.5-1% up, but spending shifted dramatically,” Jones said. “

Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Introduces Kash Crop Raspberry Ale

Dust Bowl Brewing Co. continues to build momentum with the release of Kash Crop Raspberry Fruited Blonde Ale. The latest addition to the Northern California craft brewery’s year-round portfolio, Kash Crop Raspberry arrives just in time for the warmer summertime weather.

Cincinnati’s Woodburn Brewing Reopens With New Beer Garden

Woodburn Brewing, a brewery who had been shuttered during the Covid crisis and later acquired by March First Brewing is re-opening in East Walnut Hills on April 29th from 4pm to 11pm. The re-opening will be complete with a brand refresh, some favorite beers from the past, a few new ones and a can release.

Alfa Laval Introduces Twin Screw Pumps in Three New Sizes

The popular Alfa Laval Twin Screw Pump comes in three new model sizes optimized to handle lower flow rates for hygienic applications across the dairy, food, beverage and home-personal care industries.

Local Roots Kombucha Announces Three New Low-Calorie Flavors

Local Roots Kombucha, a San Diego-based craft kombucha company, is excited to announce the introduction of three new low-calorie flavors, Lavender Lemonade, Peachy Tee Time, and Prickly Pear Punch. The 95-calorie line is another step for the beverage company towards meeting their goal of delivering better-for-you, organic alcohol that gives back to the local community as much as it does your gut.

CCBA Legislative Update: DTC Shipping, Pandemic-Driven To-Go Sales

CCBA Legislative Update: DTC Shipping, Pandemic-Driven To-Go Sales

California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) executive director Lori Ajax and lobbyist Chris Walker shared the progress the organization has made on behalf of the state’s craft breweries yesterday during what board chair Lynne Weaver called the “second and hopefully last” virtual conference. California is home to 958 craft breweries, which produced 3.3 million barrels in 2020, making it No. 1 in craft beer production nationwide.

Von Ebert Brewing Releases Two New Heritage Beers, Including its First Beer/Wine Hybrid

PORTLAND, Ore. — Von Ebert Brewing, the award-winning and locally owned Portland-based brewing company, will release two new beers on Friday as part of its Heritage Beer program. Channel Capacity is a foudre-aged farmhouse lager with Brettanomyces and dry-hopped with Loral. The 4.1% ABV beer contains flavors of lemon pith and earthy coconut with light… Read more »