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Stone Brewing Hires Maria Stipp as CEO

Stone Brewing Hires Maria Stipp as CEO

Stone Brewing’s 2020 CEO search didn’t take a year to complete. In fact, it took less than a month. The Escondido, California-headquartered craft brewery announced today the hiring of former Lagunitas Brewing CEO Maria Stipp as its next CEO.

Surly Brewing Hospitality, Kitchen Staff Informs Management of Plans to Unionize

Surly Brewing Hospitality, Kitchen Staff Informs Management of Plans to Unionize

Employees of another craft brewery are attempting to unionize. The kitchen and hospitality staff of Surly Brewing Company’s Beer Hall and Pizza Upstairs restaurant in Minneapolis notified management Monday that they plan to unionize, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported.

Migration Brewing Opens Rooftop Bar

Migration Brewing has opened a rooftop patio in the Stadium District, directly across from Providence Park.

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Harpoon and Polar Rebrand Hard Seltzer as Arctic Chill, Cut Calories and Sugar Content

Harpoon and Polar Rebrand Hard Seltzer as Arctic Chill, Cut Calories and Sugar Content

Summer is coming to a close for Harpoon Brewery and Polar Beverages’ hard seltzer brand. Initially dubbed Arctic Summer when the brand launched in April 2019, the two Massachusetts-headquartered companies are rechristening the hard seltzer line as Arctic Chill in order “to reinforce year-round enjoyment.”

Florida Brewer Advocates for Self-Distribution to Support Small Breweries

Florida Brewer Advocates for Self-Distribution to Support Small Breweries

Craft brewers have availed themselves of several lifelines since the COVID-19 pandemic sent the beer industry into turmoil. They include the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program, curbside beer-to-go sales and, in some cases, delivery to consumers’ homes.

Block 15 Brewing Adds Distribution in Arizona

Block 15 Brewing, an Oregon-based brewery, is thrilled to announce the arrival of select beers to the Southwest. Beginning in September, freshly canned Sticky Hands IPA will be available statewide in cans at participating Arizona retailers.