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KettleHouse Announces Taproom Closure

After comprehensive evaluation, KettleHouse have made the decision to close our Northside taproom. This difficult but essential resolution is a response to the global pandemic we are currently experiencing.

On-Premise Shutdowns Could Cost Beer Industry $8 Billion

On-Premise Shutdowns Could Cost Beer Industry $8 Billion

The near-nationwide shutdown of the on-premise channel will result in a loss of $8 billion for the beer industry if it continues into June, National Beer Wholesalers Association chief economist Lester Jones said during a State of the Industry webinar hosted by the NBWA and the Beer Institute (BI).

Sufferfest Beer Co. Introduces New Low Calorie Beers

Sufferfest, brewing the highest-quality and most flavorful low-calorie beer for the athlete in all of us, proudly announces the relaunch of their purpose- brewed mixpack and introduces two new brews, Gut Check IPA and Shred Kolsch, to their roster of brews.

Beavertown Brewery Launches Nanobot, New 2.8% ‘Super Session’ IPA

This week, Beavertown Brewery is launching the latest addition to their award-winning core range. Nanobot, a new low alcohol ‘Super Session’ IPA,is a 2.8% pint-sized powerhouse brewed with Sabro and Simcoe hops, packing it with punchy citrus and juicy tropical top notes.

Firestone Walker’s 805 Launches “Keep It Local” Campaign

Firestone Walker Brewing Company’s 805 Beer today launched a new community support campaign under the banner of “Keep It Local,” honoring the frontline people who are working hard to keep their neighborhoods well fed.

Hold Out Brewing Announces Opening Date

A couple of Wright Bros, a Little Brother and your Better Half are beyond excited to finally announce the “opening” of our long awaited brewpub, Hold Out Brewing.

Columbia Distributing Sets Framework for On-Premise Retail Return

Columbia Distributing Sets Framework for On-Premise Retail Return

Portland, Oregon-headquartered Columbia Distributing has laid out its plan for addressing the voluminous amount of out-of-code beer at bars and restaurants in its three-state footprint that were forced to temporarily close in mid-March in an effort to stop the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Brewbound Frontlines: Deschutes, Harpoon Discuss Long-Term Implications of COVID-19

Brewbound Frontlines: Deschutes, Harpoon Discuss Long-Term Implications of COVID-19

This week’s Brewbound Frontlines panel discussion features Mass. Bay Brewing co-founder and CEO Dan Kenary and Deschutes Brewery founder Gary Fish. These leaders will share how they’re responding to current challenges as well as discuss long-term implications for the beer industry.

Molson Coors Revenue Down 8.7% in Q1 2020; Depletions Decline 14% in April

Molson Coors Revenue Down 8.7% in Q1 2020; Depletions Decline 14% in April

After a corporate restructuring in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a bevy of new products hitting the market in the New Year, Molson Coors Beverage Company was poised for a strong 2020. But then the COVID-19 outbreak shutdown on-premise bars and restaurants in mid-March, and everything changed. In the first quarter of 2020, Molson Coors’ net sales revenue declined 8.7%.

CraftCellr and Industry Partners Brew Bottleshare Benefit Beer

Online craft beverage marketplace CraftCellr will be the exclusive retail outlet for a new charitable collaboration beer benefitting service industry non-profit Bottleshare, conceived in cooperation with Good Word Brewing and Public House, Riverbend Malt House, White Labs Yeast, Yakima Chief Hops, Battle & Associates Packaging and artist Rachel Eleanor.