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Brewbound Podcast: The Brewbound Live Schedule Reveal

Brewbound Podcast: The Brewbound Live Schedule Reveal

With the annual Brewbound Live business conference less than two weeks away, the Brewbound team shares the schedule for the two-day event during the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast.

Country Malt Group Expands Distribution in Mexico with BeerMex

Country Malt Group (Country Malt), a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Malt Group and an industry-leading supplier of craft beverage ingredients throughout North America, has broadened its distribution in Mexico with BeerMex, a brewing and distilling supply business based in Mérida, Yucatán Mexico.

Heineken USA to Cut 14% of Workforce

Heineken USA to Cut 14% of Workforce

Heineken USA (HUSA) is cutting 14% of its workforce, effective January 1, 2021, Brewbound has confirmed.

goPuff Closes Previously Announced BevMo! Acquisition

goPuff, the go-to platform for consumers’ everyday needs, today stated that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of BevMo!, the leading alcoholic beverage specialty retailer on the West Coast.

Aphria Closes Strategic Acquisition of Sweetwater Brewing Company

Aphria Inc., a leading global cannabis company inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life, announced it has closed the accretive, strategic acquisition of SW Brewing Company, LLC (“SweetWater Brewing Company” or “SweetWater”), one of the largest independent craft brewers in the United States (“U.S.”) based on volume.

Lagunitas Brewing Company Launches Non-Alcoholic IPNA

Today, Lagunitas Brewing Company, the brewery responsible for the #1 selling IPA in the world, and backed by a 25-year history of making hop-forward and innovative craft brews, has launched IPNA, its first non-alcoholic IPA.

Thanksgiving Eve On-Premise Sales Down 57.3%; Drizly Orders Up 173.6%

Thanksgiving Eve On-Premise Sales Down 57.3%; Drizly Orders Up 173.6%

The night before Thanksgiving — typically a popular night for people who have returned to their hometowns for the holiday to crowd local bars for impromptu reunions — brought on-premise establishments a boost by 2020 standards, according to BeerBoard, which tracks draft sales at bars and restaurants.

42 North Joins Forces with “Bane” Co-Creator to Launch Chenoo Brew

42 North Brewing Company has collaborated with award-winning comic book artist, Graham Nolan, to unleash Chenoo Brew. Chenoo Brew is an Imperial Stout that will feature two limited-edition labels, both featuring the artwork of Graham Nolan.

Weihenstephan to Release Cans in 2021

Weihenstephan the World’s Oldest Brewery is excited to announce that it will be launching cans in the United States through importer, Total Beverage Solution in 2021.  Weihenstephaner’s flagship Hefeweissbier as well as a brand new lager, Weihenstephaner Helles, will be available in cans beginning in January 2021. 

Ninkasi Brewing Cuts 12% of Workforce

Ninkasi Brewing Cuts 12% of Workforce

Eugene, Oregon-based Ninkasi Brewing Company has instituted “organizational and operational changes” over the last month that has led to cuts within its field sales, hospitality and management teams, Ninkasi Brewing CEO Nigel Francisco confirmed to Brewbound.