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Center for Alcohol Policy Names New Executive Director

The Center for Alcohol Policy (the Center), an educational foundation supporting responsible alcohol policy, recently appointed Kelly Roberson as its new executive director.

‘Mixed Bag’ The Mass Brewers Guild’s Virtual Variety Show Set to Broadcast June 18

BOSTON — Gas up the iPad, order delivery, pick up your favorite Massachusetts made beer and join us for “Mixed Bag,” the Mass Brewers Guild’s (MBG) first ever virtual variety show. Set to broadcast on Thursday, June 18 from 8 to 9 p.m. through the MBG’s Facebook page, the event will raise funds for the state’s trade association that exists to protect and promote the interests of craft brewers across the Commonwealth.

Tröegs Releases Nimble Giant

Tröegs Independent Brewing announced the release of its gracefully dank Once-A-Year Double IPA, Nimble Giant.

Orlando-Based Brew Theory Announces Major New Partners: Shipyard Brewing And JDub’s Brewing Company

s the hospitality industry begins to reopen and rebuild, Orlando-based contract brewing facility “Brew Theory” is excited to announce major new production partners: Shipyard Brewing and JDub’s Brewing Company. The 12,000 square foot facility will produce and sell Portland, Maine-headquartered Shipyard Brewing company’s portfolio of products in the Sunshine State.

Get Drinks Delivered Reaches 1000 Merchants in Less Than 60 Days

Beverage Trade Network’s new platform Get Drinks Delivered crossed 1000 merchants in its listings giving consumers more and more choice to find out who is delivering them alcohol and who is open for curbside pick up near them.

CBA to Divest of Kona Brewing’s Hawaii Operations in Effort to Clear Regulatory Hurdles for A-B Merger

CBA to Divest of Kona Brewing’s Hawaii Operations in Effort to Clear Regulatory Hurdles for A-B Merger

Craft Brew Alliance announced today plans to divest of its Kona Brewing operations in Hawaii in an effort to gain regulatory approval for its planned merger with Anheuser-Busch InBev. Contingent upon CBA’s combination with A-B closing later this year, Kona’s operations in Hawaii would be sold to PV Brewing Partners, a partnership between former A-B president Dave Peacock and Overland Park, Kansas-based family office VantEdge Partners.

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.