Craft beer industry news.
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 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.
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.
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 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
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, 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 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 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 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 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.
Iron Hill is excited to open its new concept, Iron Hill Brewery TapHouse, a polished fast casual concept offering a laid-back vibe, innovative fare, and craft beer from the most award-winning brewery east of the Mississippi, located at 260 Eagleview Blvd at the Shops on Eagleview Boulevard in Exton, PA. The TapHouse is now open for dine in, take-out and delivery.
Coronado Brewing Company kicks off its loaded 2021 release schedule with a brand-new innovative ale, Orange Avenue Shandy. Fans of Coronado Brewing will recognize the ode to the company’s original Orange Ave Wit; however, this Shandy is anything but classic. It’s a super juicy, tart-with-a-hint-of-sweet Shandy that is the perfect value addition to an already stacked 2021 Coronado Brewing lineup.
Sacramento’s New Glory Craft Brewery rolls out its rebrand this month with four new can designs for its year-round styles. The brewery’s new look is clean and fresh.
