Upland Adds Distribution in Chicago
Upland Brewing Co. is proud to partner with Heartland Beverage to distribute its celebrated portfolio of craft beer, blended hard seltzers, and wood-aged sours throughout Chicago this spring.
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Jim Koch Urges Beer Trade Groups to Fight Spirits’ Equalization Efforts
Boston Beer Company founder Jim Koch is urging the leaders of the beer industry’s three major trade groups — the Brewers Association (BA), the Beer Institute (BI) and the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) — to work together to beat back efforts by spirits groups to bring taxes on spirits-based, lower-alcohol, ready-to-drink offerings in line with beer, hard seltzers and FMBs.
Seedstock Brewery to Begin Distribution of Signature Eastern European Beers
Seedstock Brewery (3610 W Colfax Ave.) will begin distributing canned six packs of two of its flagship beers, the Czech Pilsner and Bohemian Dunkel, thanks to its new canning line.
Warped Wing Brewing Company and Pizza Bandit to Collaborate on 420 Beer and Pizza
On Tuesday, April 20th at 4:20pm, Warped Wing Brewing Co. and Pizza Bandit will be releasing their new collaboration beer & pizza – “Panama Red.” Why on 4/20 at 4:20, you ask? We’ll let you figure that one out.
New York Riptide and Westhampton Beach Brewing Company Launch Riptide Double IPA
The New York Riptide and Westhampton Beach Brewing Company are proud to announce the launch of the special-edition Riptide Double India Pale Ale. A portion of proceeds from the sales of Riptide Double IPA will benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation, raising money, awareness and support for the cystic fibrosis community.
Judge Denies Atlantic Beverage Distributors’ Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Avoid Arbitration with Jack’s Abby
Atlantic Beverage Distributors’ fight to keep Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers from terminating their wholesaler relationship hit a roadblock this week when a judge denied the distributor’s motion for a preliminary injunction against a pending arbitration hearing.
Ecliptic Brewing and Von Ebert Brewing Team Up for New Collaboration
Portland-based Ecliptic and Von Ebert are brewing a Blackberry Meyer Lemon Ale, shipping April 14th. Releasing in 16 ounce cans and draft, this marks Ecliptic’s third Cosmic Collaboration of 2021.
Constellation Brands’ Beer Sales Top $6 Billion in Fiscal Year 2021
Net sales of Constellation Brands’ beer portfolio — including Mexican import labels Corona, Modelo and Pacifico — topped $6 billion, an 8% increase, in fiscal year 2021, the company shared today while reporting its full-year earnings.
Dignitas and Voodoo Ranger IPA Announce Official Beer Partnership
Dignitas, the esports vertical of New Meta Entertainment. (NME), has today announced that Voodoo Ranger, the IPA family of the New Belgium Brewing company, is now the Official Beer Partner of the storied esports organization.
Flying Dog to Release Kulture King Imperial Hazy IPA
Flying Dog is adding to its already impressive lineup of IPAs with the debut of the new limited-release Kulture King Imperial Hazy, the brewery’s new Imperial New England IPA hitting store shelves in mid-April.
DuClaw Releases Peach Cobbler, Orange Dreamsicle and Oatmeal Cream Beers
Paying tribute to the beloved classic peach cobbler, orange creamsicle and oatmeal cream pie desserts, DuClaw Brewing Company recently released, ‘Sour Me Peach Cobbler’ sour ale, ‘It Was All A Dreamsicle’ orange vanilla hazy double IPA and ‘The PastryArchy Oatmeal Cream Pie’ imperial honey wheat ale.
Brewbound Podcast: How 2020 Shook Out for Craft Brewers
The COVID-19 pandemic created a lot of hardships for craft brewers in 2020. Those challenges are evident in the Brewers Association’s (BA) annual production report, which revealed a 9% decline in brewery volumes, as well as declines in volume share, craft retail dollar value, craft dollar share, and the number of craft brewing jobs.
Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing Presents Uh Huh Honey IPA to Benefit Pink Boots Foundation
The female brewers at Exhibit ‘A’ Brewing in Framingham, MA and Faces Brewing Co. in Malden, MA are proud to partner with Pink Boots Society to release Uh Huh Honey.
Jeff Glennon Appointed COO at Spiritfruit Vodka Soda
Spiritfruit Vodka Soda, a leading innovator in the better for you, all-natural alcoholic beverage category, is proud to name Jeff Glennon, a seasoned sales and operations executive in the craft beverage and technology spaces, as its new Chief Operating Officer.