Boston Beer Company Sales Reach $1.25 Billion in 2019
The Boston Beer Company’s sales in 2019 reached $1.25 billion, a 25.5% increase compared to 2018, according to the company’s earnings report released Wednesday afternoon.
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4 Shareholder Lawsuits Against Craft Brew Alliance Dropped
Four lawsuits claiming that Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) omitted “material information” from a proxy statement related to the craft beer maker’s planned merger with Anheuser-Busch InBev have been dropped after the Portland, Oregon-headquartered company filed a supplemental report, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Tuesday.
Massachusetts Franchise Law Reform Among New Guild President’s Priorities in 2020
Newly named Massachusetts Brewers Guild’s president Sam Hendler wants to finally resolve the contentious franchise reform debate with the state’s wholesalers. Hendler, a co-founder and co-owner of Framingham, Massachusetts-based craft breweries Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers and the Springdale Beer Company, acknowledged that the franchise law reform effort has been dragging on long before he was of legal drinking age. “I was a high school senior when it started,” he told Brewbound.
Roc Brewing Expands Operations, Adds Restaurant Partner F.L.X. Hospitality
One of Rochester’s original breweries, Roc Brewing Co. LLC., is expanding its footprint and welcoming the addition of a restaurant partner, F.L.X. Wienery of Dundee, NY, in spring of this year. Roc Brewing Co. currently brews craft beer in-house behind a tasting room which serves pints, flights, and light food made to order.
Protagonist Brews AUS Resilience to Raise Money for Australian Brushfire Relief
Protagonist (protagonistbeer.com) is one of two NC breweries brewing the AUS Resilience (resilience.beer) beer, to be released on 2/24, with all profits going back to those impacted by the brushfires in Australia.
MadTree Adds Ramble On IPA to Year-Round Lineup
MadTree Brewing is releasing Ramble On, a new IPA packed with juicy citrus and only 106 calories, beginning March 2, 2020.
Brewbound Voices: CODO Design on Evolution vs Revolution (Conducting a Brand Audit to Weigh Your Brand Equity)
CODO Design evaluates evolution versus revolution when rebranding in the latest installment of Brewbound Voices.
Saucy Brew Works to Open Orange Village Brewpub in April
Saucy Brew Works announces the opening of a new location in Pinecrest – Cleveland’s newest mixed-use district located in Orange Village, Ohio. This 142-seat taproom is located at 400 Park Ave., Suite 169, and features a small brewing operation, 20 draft lines, and a coffeehouse.
Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company to Implement Earthly Labs Technology to Capture and Reuse CO2 Emissions
Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company, a leader in sustainability, partnered with Austin, Texas-based Earthly Labs to become the first craft brewery in Northern California to implement carbon capture technology and reduce their CO2 emissions.
54-40 Brewing Launches New Branding, Adds Distribution Partner, Announces New Brewer Hire
After four years of growth making easy drinking beers, we’re extremely excited to marry those beers up with branding that fits our philosophy,” says Bolt Minister, Founder and Head Brewer, 54-40 Brewing. “It’s refreshing to finally see cans and a website that reflect the comfort that folks find in drinking our beers with family and friends.”
Great South Bay Brewery Launches Hard Seltzer Brand
Joining the rapidly growing trend of low calorie, hard seltzer, Great South Bay Brewery (GSB) has come out with a line of ‘Spiked’ hard seltzer made for locals, by locals. Being the first local brewery on Long Island to release a widely distributed, wholesale hard seltzer mixed pack, health-conscious consumers no longer have to grapple with supporting local businesses or drinking a high-quality hard seltzer.
New Belgium and Niman Ranch Launch Voodoo Ranger IPA Brat
Building off the success of the Fat Tire BBQ Collection, Niman Ranch and New Belgium Brewing have debuted the bold and spicy Voodoo Ranger Mango Habanero IPA Beer Bratwurst, now available in select Whole Foods Markets and specialty grocers across the country.
Rogue Pays Homage to Its Home with the Release of Two New Beers
Rogue Ales & Spirits honors its home on the Oregon Coast with the release of two new beers: Newport Nights, an imperial west coast IPA and Newport Daze, a hazy pale ale.
Deschutes VP of Marketing Neal Stewart Takes on VP of Sales Role
Deschutes Brewery has named vice president of marketing Neal Stewart as its next vice president of sales. Stewart’s promotion to VP of sales and marketing was announced Friday during a quarterly “co-owners meeting” of the employee-owned company’s workforce.