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Keg Hounds’ Mark Carpenter Discusses Keg Tracking as On-Premise Channel Begins to Reopen

Keg Hounds’ Mark Carpenter Discusses Keg Tracking as On-Premise Channel Begins to Reopen

As the bar and restaurant industry begins the slow return to normalcy, millions of kegs of varying degrees of fullness have sat idle for months in coolers across the country. Keg Hounds chief revenue officer Mark Carpenter joined Brewbound for a conversation about keg tracking, inventory, maintenance and loss, particularly after the long pause of draft service due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SLO Brew’s Line of Cali-Squeeze Joins Brew Pipeline’s Portfolio

Brew Pipeline, a direct-access platform between craft brewers and new markets, announced it’s partnering with San Luis Obispo based SLO Brew to bring its Cali-Squeeze line-up to 47 additional states beyond existing California, Arizona and Georgia distribution.

Thorn Brewing Releases 2 New Offerings

Thorn Brewing Co. is kicking summer into high gear with the release of two new canned beverages! Thorn Michelada and Black Paw Blackberry Hard Seltzer are set to release the weekend of June 12th, 2020. 

Brewbound Frontlines: Weathered Souls Team Discusses Black is Beautiful Collaboration Initiative; Buffalo Wild Wings Beverage Manager Shares Chain’s Reopening Plans

Brewbound Frontlines: Weathered Souls Team Discusses Black is Beautiful Collaboration Initiative; Buffalo Wild Wings Beverage Manager Shares Chain’s Reopening Plans

During a two-part edition of Brewbound Frontlines this Thursday, the team from Weathered Souls Brewing Company discusses the Black is Beautiful collaboration initiative, and then, in a separate conversation, Buffalo Wild Wings beverage innovation manager Jason Murphy shares the sports bar chain’s reopening plans and what it means for craft brewers.

Jiant Hard Kombucha Lands on the East Coast

Jiant Hard Kombucha makes its way to the east coast just in time for summer. After less than a year in business, the LA-based hard kombucha brand is pleased to announce it has added distribution in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Legislative Updates: Michigan Considers ‘Social Districts’ for Public Consumption

Legislative Updates: Michigan Considers ‘Social Districts’ for Public Consumption

Michigan legislators are considering a bill that would extend indefinitely delivery sales of alcoholic beverages for bars and restaurants and create “social districts” in which consumers would be able to drink beer, wine or spirits in a common area outside the walls or designated patio spaces of licensed establishments, according to MLive.com.