Craft beer industry news.
Sales velocities at bars and restaurants have more than tripled year-over-year (+325%) now that the calendar is cycling the strictest lockdown period in 2020, according to Nielsen CGA, market research firm NielsenIQ’s on-premise arm. “Across all states, value velocity remains strongly positive compared to last year, when on-premise decline was at its height,” Nielsen CGA reported.
The team behind CANTEEN Spirits is pleased to announce CANTINA tequila soda, a line of new ready-to-drink canned cocktails. Made with real tequila for the highest-quality taste, the better-for-you beverages are made from premium blue weber agave in the heart of Tequila, in Jalisco Mexico.
MetroWest’s favorite beer garden is back, just in time for beautiful weather that calls for a cold one on the patio. Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Company is holding the grand opening of their Beer Garden at 81 Morton St., Framingham on Friday, April 16th from 4-9pm.
Although the trip to Toppling Goliath brewery in rural Iowa has helped cultivate the brand’s affinity shared by legions of fans, beer connoisseurs in Western Michigan are now able to enjoy Toppling Goliath brews closer to home.
Cape Beverage is thrilled to welcome another stellar brand to their lineup. Great America Moonshine, brewed and bottled in Detroit, Michigan, will be distributed to the counties of Cape May, Atlantic, Cumberland, Salem, Gloucester, and Camden beginning April 19th.
Catawba Island Brewing Co. has announced that the company is undergoing a major expansion to their Port Clinton location that will allow the brewery to produce nearly twice as much beer immediately, and up to four times more in the future without any additional upgrades.
Fresh off the successful launch of Stewart’s Spiked Seltzer, the new line of low calorie alcoholic beverages inspired by Stewart’s iconic flavors, we are celebrating the upcoming National Licorice Day on Monday, April 12th.
Portland Cider Co.has announced the return of the popular spring seasonal RazzBerry Cider, which made its debut in 2020.
Castle Island Brewing Company announced this week that construction is underway on a new taproom at 10 Old Colony Ave. in South Boston, the site of the former Cole Hersee company. Slated to open this summer, the taproom will be home to a 10-barrel innovation brewery, a tasting room and event space, a full kitchen, and an outdoor patio.
This week TailGate Brewery, a Nashville craft brewery known for their inventive, small-batch craft beer, launched ‘Trees,’ their new series of hazy IPAs. The first in the series is 420. Nice., a nod to the upcoming holiday.
Brewers Association (BA) chief economist Bart Watson this week delivered his annual state of the industry report virtually for the second time, due to the 2020 cancellation and 2021 postponement of the Craft Brewers Conference, now slated to take place this fall. In 2020, the nation’s 8,764 craft breweries posted a 9% decline in beer volume, so Watson delved into the market forces and consumer trends that led to the first volume decline recorded in BA history during a webinar for members.
The Wine Group and Anheuser-Busch continue their collaborative partnership with the release of 101 North which is now available nationwide.
Budweiser and the Anheuser-Busch Foundation join the Ad Council and COVID Collaborative to release a new PSA dedicated to COVID-19 vaccine awareness and education.
Bent Water Brewing Company is releasing a brand new line of IPAs starting this month. The Lynn Tribute Series will feature rotating installments with unique ingredients and names that highlight stories and features of the brewery’s home city of Lynn.
