Craft beer industry news.
Cider Supply Co., the owner of Galipette Cidre, has signed a distribution agreement with Free Spirits of Israel, effective from June 1st. The agreement covers nationwide distribution and brand activation rights for the Galipette Cidre range, an award-winning pure juice French cider.
Braxton Brewing Company finished 2019 as one of the fastest-rising craft breweries in the nation. The Covington, Kentucky-based craft brewery grew its volumes by 96%, to 23,500 barrels, elevating the company to regional brewery status — those producing between 15,000 and 6 million barrels — according to production data released by the Brewers Association. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has dampened the company’s 2020 outlook.
Some Minneapolis craft breweries are lending their support to those protesting the death of George Floyd. Floyd, who is black, died Monday while handcuffed as now former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck as he was being held on the ground. Chauvin and three other police officers who were recorded detaining Floyd,… Read more »
As all 50 states have begun the reopening process, two more craft breweries are asking their customers how willing they are to return to brewery taprooms when on-premise sales return. Seattle’s Reuben’s Brews and New Orleans’ Urban South Brewery, which also operates a location in Houston, Texas, recently shared the results of their respective surveys.
The Magic Hat Brewing Company has released a new, limited batch summer quencher to ensure that no palate goes dry during the sun’s searing reign. Bartlett Bay is a margarita gose that welcomes overheated beer lovers “into the bay” for a quick cool-off.
Leading organic hard kombucha brand, Flying Embers has announced a bold new packaging design.
JDub’s Brewing Company, headquartered in sunny Sarasota, FL, is opening a taproom, AKA “Dub Shack” at the Brew Theory Brewery in downtown Orlando, FL. Additionally, JDub’s will be moving production of its core beers at Brew Theory.
Craft maltsters continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, show results of a second industry survey conducted by the Craft Maltsters Guild (CMG). The non-profit trade organization represents the interests of small-batch, independent maltsters across North America and beyond. The results of the first survey are available here.
Urban South Brewery has hand sanitizer available for businesses to purchase as they begin to reopen according to The City of New Orleans’ Phase One plan.
Galactic Space Circus is a single-hopped hazy IPA (6.6% ABV) that features Galaxy hops. The IPA highlights the bright citrus and tropical notes of the brewery’s favorite Australian hop variety.
Award-winning beer design agency Top Hat is opening its second office in St. Petersburg on June 1, 2020. It will be immediately staffed by two, local full-time hires as long as regional health conditions support sustained in-person work.
A new historical marker recognizing the Brewery at Mill Creek was recently installed by Metro Nashville Public Works at Elm Hill Pike and Massman Drive.
Taffer’s Mixologist has partnered with Thirstie, an e-commerce platform enabling direct-to-consumer sales for alcohol brands, to allow customers to purchase its hard seltzer beverages online.
Starting this Friday, outdoor dining will be available at all three Two Brothers locations!
