Craft beer industry news.
Beer, wine and spirits companies are a signature away from another year of federal excise tax relief. The U.S. Senate today passed a tax extender package that includes a one-year extension of the tax relief in the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CMBTRA) that was slated to expire at the end of 2019.
Wormtown Brewery at Patriot Place officially opened as Foxborough’s first brewery and taproom in a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, December 11.
The weekend before Christmas, Bent Water Brewing Co. will debut the next beer in its series of taproom-only can releases.
Shipyard Brewing Company, Maine’s largest craft brewery, announces the further expansion of its global strategy by establishing an “International Brewing Alliance” to exchange signature brews with their new partners down under.
As of Friday, December 13th in the MBC Kihei Restaurant and Tasting Room, Maui Brewing Company has released the final beer in a series of variations of the award-winning Imperial Coconut Porter, Haupia Malasada.
River North Brewery has released its Imperial Stout: Mr. Sandman. This award winning stout has been turning heads since it first debuted back in 2016.
On Friday, December 13, Longmont-based Wibby Brewing, announced a partnership for distribution with Colorado craft beer distributor, Elite Brands of Colorado. Wibby Brewing is known for their American-influenced German-style lagers, which have garnered international recognition over the years, including a silver medal for Moondoor Dunkel at the Great American Beer Festival in 2017.
For the first time, a celebrity-backed beer has launched online. The beer — Young Dirty Brew Honey Ale, a sweet, earthy brew created by TapRm, Circa Brewing Co., and hip-hop artist Young Dirty Bastard — is available online exclusively from TapRm, the company announced today.
Sentera today announced a long-term partnership with Anheuser Busch InBev SA/NV (‘AB InBev’), under which Sentera will deliver critical enabling technology for AB InBev’s SmartBarley platform which helps growers improve their productivity and secure the supply chain of the future.
Dennis and Tauna Arnold, owners of Tucson, Arizona-based Barrio Brewing, announced plans Tuesday to sell 100% of their company to employees in a self-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
Cannabiniers announces the portfolio expansion of its pioneering brand of cannabis-infused craft beer, Two Roots, with the release of its winter seasonal style, Shadow Monk.
Heavy Seas Beer is pleased to introduce a brand new offering in 2020 – Hydra’s Haze, a Hazy IPA. This limited release will be available in 12 oz. cans and on draft in January in all states where Heavy Seas beer is distributed.
Urban South Brewery today announced its beer release schedule for 2020. In addition to year-round fan favorites, the largest craft brewery in New Orleans will continue to apply bold new flavor profiles to traditional beer styles.
New Belgium Brewing Company’s employee owners have voted in favor of selling the company to Kirin-owned Lion Little World Beverages despite concerns over the Japanese beer giant’s business dealings in Myanmar.
