Bent Shovel Brewing Announces Closure of Tasting Room and Patio
Visitors to Bent Shovel Brewing in Oregon City this weekend will find the tasting room’s doors closed, but its owners want to assure its fans the brewery is doing just fine.
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Boston Beer Company Depletions Up 30%, Shipments Grow 19% in Q3
Boston Beer Company reported third quarter depletions (sales-to-retailers) and shipments (sales-to-wholesalers) of 30% and 19.1%, respectively, according to financial results issued after the end of trading today. Boston Beer’s third quarter earnings marked the first with combined results following the merger with Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. The combined company — whose brands include Truly Hard Seltzer, Samuel Adams beer, Angry Orchard hard cider and Twisted Tea — reported net revenue growth of 23.3%, to $378.5 million, during Q3.
Facing Growing Backlash, Founders Brewing Shutters Detroit Taproom; Diversity and Inclusion Director Resigns
Founders Brewing Company temporarily shuttered its Detroit taproom on Friday amid growing backlash following the leak of a deposition in an ongoing racial discrimination lawsuit against the company. Meanwhile, diversity and inclusion director Graci Harkema, who the company hired in January 2019, announced her resignation.
Alaskan Brewing to Release Hard Seltzer
Alaskan Brewing Co. has produced award-winning craft beer since their 1986 beginnings, but the brewery’s latest release marks their first foray outside the world of malts and hops: Alaskan Hard Seltzer.
Flying Embers Hires Industry Veteran Ty Gilmore as President
World’s leading organic hard kombucha brand, Flying Embers (flyingembers.com), just announced the recent appointment of beverage industry veteran, Ty Gilmore, as company President.
Yards Brewing Company and Brownstein Group Partner to Drive Growth and Promote Local Causes
Two of the city’s most recognizable companies, Yards Brewing Company and Brownstein Group, have announced a partnership with plans to shake up the Philadelphia beer market and promote local organizations.
Two Robbers Craft Hard Seltzer Debuts in New Jersey
After growing to over 300 locations in eastern PA, the brothers decided it was finally time to expand into their second market, New Jersey.
Detroit Pistons Collaborate with Atwater Brewery on Triple Double Low-Calorie Ale
The Detroit Pistons have partnered with Atwater Brewery to create a co-branded beer called the “Triple Double.” The specially designed ale will be available for purchase at Little Caesars Arena at all Pistons games and will soon be available in stores throughout the Michigan area.
Cerveceria Mundial Collaborates with Liberation Brewing Dia De Los Muertos Brew
East Los Angeles beer brand Cerveceria Mundial (“Global Brewery” in English) is thrilled to announce its first collaborative brew project will be with top Long Beach brewery, Liberation Brewing Company.
Six Months in, Brew Pipeline’s Guest Brewer Program Reaches 34 States
Nearly seven months after its launch, Brew Pipeline’s Guest Brewer program has expanded into 34 states, exceeding its initial goal of attaining distribution of reaching half the country before the year’s end. Guest Brewer, one of six offerings from “direct-access platform” Brew Pipeline, pairs select craft brewers’ products with wholesalers in markets where they currently… Read more »
Evil Genius Announces Hard Seltzer Line
Evil Genius, in Fishtown, announces the newest member of their family of adult drinks – and this baby is ready to part-y. Evil Genius Hard Seltzer will debut in a 12-can case featuring three flavors #bigmood (lemon-lime), #tbt (grapefruit) and #bestlife (black cherry).
Able Seedhouse + Brewery Releases Shapes and Sizes Hazy IPA
Able Seedhouse + Brewery in Northeast Minneapolis is proud to unveil Shapes and Sizes. The IPA represents a step away from convention and an exploration of unique hops.
Former BrewDog USA CEO to Launch CBD Beverage Line
In March, after spending two years as CEO of the U.S. arm of Scottish craft brewery BrewDog, Tanisha Robinson took on a new position within the company as its Chief Disruption Officer, a move that put her in charge of seeking out the next big trends in beer and beverage to help the company stay ahead of the industry. Almost immediately, she took an interest in CBD — something BrewDog wasn’t ready to embrace just yet. Rather than let the opportunity get away, Robinson quit her job in July and founded W*nder (pronounced Wonder), a CBD-infused sparkling water brand set to launch this January.
Wiley Roots Announces Special Halloween Release
Wiley Roots Brewing Company announced today that the brewery will host their annual Halloween party on October 31, with a costume contest and a special beer release that includes a rocky road dessert stout, an IPA that tastes like berry cobbler, the return of one of their most popular IPAs, and two Halloween inspired dessert stouts.