NBWA, Other Bev Alc Trade Groups Oppose Legalizing Alcohol Shipping Through USPS
Several beverage alcohol trade groups are speaking out against a bill that would grant the U.S. Postal Service the ability to ship beer, wine and spirits.
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Brooklyn Sold Brand Rights in Europe, Parts of Asia to Carlsberg for $130 Million Last Year
Brooklyn Brewery sold its international brand rights in Europe and parts of Asia to long-time collaborator Carlsberg for around $130 million last year. The Danish multinational beer manufacturer reported the June acquisition of Brooklyn’s brand rights within its 2020 annual report.
Anheuser-Busch’s Brewers Collective Partners with TerraCycle to Launch New PPE Recycling Program in Craft Breweries across the U.S.
Today, Brewers Collective, the craft business unit of Anheuser-Busch, announced a national partnership with innovative recycling company TerraCycle to promote the proper recycling of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Portland’s Ecliptic Brewing and Wayfinder Beer Collaborate on Cold IPA
Ecliptic Brewing is pairing up with Wayfinder Beer to brew a Cold IPA. Shipping February 17th in 16-ounce cans and draft, this will be Ecliptic’s first Cosmic Collaboration with Wayfinder and the first of 2021.
Heavy Seas Announces Curbside Exclusive Release: Bottomless Bellini Inspired Beer
Heavy Seas Beer is excited to announce the next release from its 15 Barrel Brewhouse, Bottomless Bellini. This Bellini inspired ale is juicy, bright, and fizzy for all the fun without the stemmed glass. We’d like to think brunch is always better when it’s Bottomless. This Bellini inspired beer will be available in 4-packs of 16oz cans during a curbside can release from February 26th-28th.
Heineken to Shed 8,000 Jobs; Records $279 Million Lagunitas Impairment Charge
In reporting full-year 2020 earnings today, Heineken NV announced plans to cut its global workforce by 8,000 full-time employees as part of a reorganization plan first announced in October. Heineken, the world’s second largest beer manufacturer, also recorded several impairment charges totaling more than $1.1 billion (€963 million) to “tangible and intangible assets in operating profit.”
BrewDog Launches Buy One Get One Tree Initiative
Leading global craft brewerBrewDog recently announced the launch of its Buy One Get One Tree initiative, aimed at planting one tree for every pack of beer sold throughout 2021, including its non-alcoholic lineup.
Buskey Cider Releases Spring Seasonal, Peach Tea Cider
Buskey Cider, located in the Scott’s Addition neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia released its spring seasonal cider, Peach Tea Cider.
DESTIHL Brewery Grows Volume by 25% in 2020; Expanding Capacity in 2021
DESTIHL Brewery grew its production volume by an impressive 25% in 2020, despite the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Craft Maltsters Guild Announces Newly Elected and Returning Board Members
The Craft Maltsters Guild (CMG) is thrilled to announce the new election of the largest and most diversely talented Board of Directors yet, just in time for the annual gathering of its community at the virtual 2021 Craft Malt Conference.
Restaurants Act Introduced in Congress; Breweries Would Be Eligible for Grants
A new version of the Restaurants Act, which would provide $120 billion in grants to bars and restaurants, was introduced in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on February 4. The bill now includes “brewpubs, tasting rooms, taprooms, and licensed facilities or premises of a beverage alcohol producer where the public may taste, sample, or purchase products,” the Brewers Association said.
SweetWater Brewing Company Announces Spring Lineup
SweetWater Brewing Company (“SweetWater”) announces its spring seasonal line-up, including made-to-share variety 12-packs: IPA Variety Pack and Tacklebox Variety Pack, which make sampling two of SweetWater’s newest IPAs, H.A.Z.Y. IPA and High Light Lo-Cal Easy IPA, a breeze.
New Holland Brewing Launches Watermelon Spritz
New Holland Brewing is ignoring Punxsutawney Phil’s disheartening winter prediction for 2021 and today announces an exciting and refreshing new style of craft beverage, Watermelon Spritz.
Tröegs Releases Grand Cacao Stout
Tröegs Independent Brewing announces the release of its newest year-round beer, Grand Cacao Chocolate Stout. It joins the brewery’s lineup of iconic beers such as Perpetual IPA, Troegenator, Sunshine Pilsner, Haze Charmer and DreamWeaver Wheat.