Lupulin Brewing Company and Blake’s Hard Cider Company introduces PB & Jam
Lupulin Brewing has announced a partnership with Blake’s Hard Cider of Michigan to provide its customers a unique and craft collaboration.
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Brewers Association Postpones Craft Brewers Conference Until September 2021, Moves Event to Denver
The Brewers Association announced today that it will postpone its annual Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) and Brew Expo America until September and move the event to Denver from San Diego, where it had been planned for late March. The 2021 edition of CBC is now slated to be held September 9-12, pending health and safety protocols.
Rabobank: American Alcohol Consumers Now More Female than Male
Americans’ consumption of alcohol has remained steady for nearly 15 years, but a new report from the research division of food and agribusiness financial firm Rabobank shows that Americans who imbibe are skewing more female, more diverse and older.
Large Beer Manufacturers, Trade Groups Review Campaign Spending Following Attack on Congress
Corporate America is reassessing its campaign spending in the wake of a rally-turned-riot at the U.S. Capitol last week by supporters of President Donald Trump that left five people — including a Capitol police officer — dead. Within the beer industry, the two largest beer manufacturers in the U.S. told Brewbound that they will review their spending.
Unibloc Pump, A Leading Provider of Sanitary Flow Control Solutions, Acquired by May River Capital
Unibloc Pump, a 36-year leader in the manufacture of positive displacement pumps, strainers, valves, bubble traps and other solutions for sanitary flow control applications, today announced it has been acquired by May River Capital, a Midwest-based private equity firm focused on helping high-caliber industrial businesses grow and prosper.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Partners with Molson Coors to Launch Energy Drink ZOA
As it continues to develop new non-alcoholic brands in a myriad of categories, the Molson Coors Beverage Company announced today that it will enter the energy space with ZOA, a new better-for-you energy drink co-founded by actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Stem Ciders Releases Cocktail-Inspired Seasonal Paloma Cider
Greetings from Paloma! While most of us have had to cancel our tropical getaways this year, Stem Ciders invites you to embrace your stay-cation experience this winter with a tropical cider riff on the classic cocktail. Paloma, the newest seasonal release from Stem is a cocktail-inspired cider made with fresh-pressed apple juice, grapefruit puree, key lime puree, agave, juniper berry, and black peppercorn.
FIFCO USA to Shut Down Portland Brewing Company After 34 Years
FIFCO USA will cease production of Portland Brewing Company beers and permanently close the brewery after 34 years, effective on February 5. FIFCO will also transfer production of Pyramid Brewing offerings, which had been brewed in Portland, to the Genesee production facility in Rochester, New York
Arryved Expands Industries, Launches Arryved Online, and Doubles Customers in 2020
rryved, the leading point-of-service (POS) provider for craft beverage and food establishments, reached several milestones in 2020. The POS provider doubled its customer base in 2020, expanding into new industries in the craft beverage space; launched Arryved Online, a new product that allows Arryved customers to build online storefronts; and saw more than 100,000 guest downloads of its mobile payment app while maintaining a Net Promoter Score of 88.
Mirriad Uses AI Technology to Integrate Tecate Into Multicultural Music Content To Reach Fans
Mirriad, a leader in computer vision and AI-powered in-content advertising, today announced the integration of Mexican beer brand Tecate into artist Giovanny Ayala’s music video. The video’s release, timed to New Years Eve, features Tecate brand signage and product seamlessly integrated throughout Ayala’s latest hit ‘Pa’ Que No Te Anden Contando’ distributed by music label Gerencia 360, the leading representation for Regional Mexican artists.
Perrin Brewing Company Introduces Limited Release Turtle in a Palm Tree
Perrin Brewing Company announces the release of Turtle in a Palm Tree, a 10.0% ABV Russian Imperial Stout with chocolate, caramel and coconut. Turtle in a Palm Tree will be available To Go at the Perrin Pub, in 32 oz. Crowlers and 4-packs of 16 oz. cans, starting January 7.
Mule 2.0 Announces Launch Of 4 New Canned Cocktails
Mule 2.0 led the resurgence of RTD spirits-based canned cocktails when it launched their Moscow Mule in 2015, and it continues to lead in the RTD category. Now, Mule 2.0 is excited to announce the launch of 4 new cocktails made with real spirits and 5% abv.
Bent Water Brewing Company Expands Distribution to Rhode Island
Bent Water Brewing Company is celebrating the new year with a big announcement: they will soon be distributing to Rhode Island. The Lynn, Massachusetts based brewery is currently available in the states of Massachusetts, Florida, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania. Rhode Island will become the fifth state to sell Bent Water beer, and the third new state to carry Bent Water’s beers in the last six months.
NoDa Brewing Company Adds Distribution to Eastern North Carolina
NoDa Brewing Company is pleased to announce another exciting expansion, adding additional territory in the eastern region of North Carolina. Partnering with Coastal Beverage Company, NoDa Brewing Company brands will be available in all of eastern NC including the Crystal Coast, Goldsboro, Greenville, Jacksonville, New Bern, the Outer Banks, Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount, and Wilmington.