Denver Beer Co. Adds Andy Parker as Director of Brewing Innovation
Denver Beer Co. today announced that Andy Parker will join the brewery’s leadership team as Director of Innovation beginning February 1, 2021.
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River North Brewery to Release A Twice Aged Imperial Saison
River North Brewery has kicked off their 2021 Single Cask Series and is releasing their second bottle in the series this Saturday at the Washington Street taproom. As always, these releases are only available the Washington Street taproom where you will also find a small amount of the beer on tap along with bottles for purchase.
Nielsen CGA Launches PurchaseTrak to Quickly Deliver Granular Purchasing Insights to Beverage and Alcohol Suppliers
Nielsen CGA announced the launch of PurchaseTrak, an analytic platform that provides the industry’s most rapid and granular view of purchasing dynamics within the U.S. bar and restaurant landscape. As the latest addition to Nielsen CGA’s suite of market-leading solutions for on-premise establishments, PurchaseTrak will present U.S. beverage and alcohol suppliers with regularly updated, SKU- and pack-level purchasing insights within key on-premise markets and outlet segments.
Against the Grain Launches Hazy Pale Ale Named After Louisville
Loo-a-vuhl Pale Ale is the latest addition to Against the Grain’s package lineup.
Constellation Brands Vice President joins Provi as Head of Strategic Partnerships
CHICAGO — Provi, the fastest-growing B2B ecommerce marketplace for the beverage alcohol industry, announces today the addition of Andrew Levy as Head of Strategic Partnerships to manage overwhelming demand from Suppliers and Distributors on the platform. Levy brings to Provi fifteen years of industry experience with a successful track record of building innovative strategies for… Read more »
Boulevard Will Hire Outside Firm to Investigate Discrimination and Harassment Claims; Fires Executive
A day after denying that a former employee was the subject of harassment and pregnancy discrimination, Boulevard Brewing has changed its stance, acknowleded that workplace harassment did occur and apologized. The company has also fired a company executive.
Belching Beaver Brewery and Deftones Release Ohms Pale Ale
The brewery and Deftones continue their partnership, five years strong, with their latest release Ohms Pale Ale. Named after the band’s recent album, this beer ships out to retailers in select U.S. states via 16-ounce can four-packs on February 1.
Oakshire Brewing Issues Voluntary Product Recall: Theme From the Bottom – Mango Raspberry Cheesecake Smoothie Sour Ale
Oakshire Brewing is conducting a voluntary recall of Theme From the Bottom: Mango Raspberry Cheesecake Smoothie Sour Ale (Theme Mango Cheesecake). Today we became aware of an issue with our January 16th release of Theme Mango Cheesecake in 16oz cans. There are visible signs of refermentation in some of these cans causing the can to bulge and/or burst.
Hi-Wire Brewing Announces Plans for Louisville Taproom
North Carolina’s Hi-Wire Brewing plans to expand yet again with the announcement of a sixth taproom coming this summer to the Bluegrass State. The new Louisville, KY location will be the brewery’s second taproom outside of North Carolina, and it will make Hi-Wire the first out-of-state brewery to open up facilities in Kentucky.
No Injuries in Explosion and Fire at Victory Brewing Kennett Square Taproom
No one was injured in an explosion and fire at Victory Brewing’s brewpub and taproom in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, on Monday evening. “Our taproom was closed for business on Monday, so no customers or team members were in the building at the time of the incident,” Artisanal Beverage Ventures chief marketing officer Derek Detenber told… Read more »
People Moves: FIFCO USA, JuneShine Announce C-Suite Hires; Brewers of PA Appoint New Exec Director
FIFCO USA has appointed former Molson Coors executive Dan Hennessy as its new chief sales officer, effective February 8. Meanwhile, San Diego hard kombucha maker JuneShine has hired former Stone Brewing VP of sales Todd Karnig as chief commercial officer. And the Brewers of Pennsylvania (BOP) has appointed Adam Harris as executive director of the state guild.
Watch: Boston Beer Reveals Super Bowl Ad, Featuring Your Cousin From Boston, Clydesdales and a Hazy IPA
Anheuser-Busch’s Budweiser clydesdales may be sitting out Super Bowl Sunday, but Boston Beer Company is bringing its own horses to game day.
Pabst Ceases Production of Olympia Beer Brand, Turns Focus to Distilling Operation
Citing a “growing decline in” demand and sales, Pabst Brewing Company announced it is “temporarily pausing production” of the 125-year-old Olympia Beer brand.
Stable Craft Brewing to Release Two Hazy IPAs
Central Virginia’s Stable Craft Brewing at Hermitage Hill, an authentic working farm brewery and winery, is building hype for its hazy beer offerings and will be showcasing its latest releases on Friday, January 29 and Wednesday, February 3.