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3 Colorado Breweries Collaborate on New Pale Ale

To celebrate their shared love of comic books, Odyssey Beerwerks, Odd13 Brewing, and Cannonball Creek Brewing have teamed up and brewed a pale ale called 3 Superheroes Walk Into A Brewery.

As Rumors of Financial Woes Persist, Celis Brewery’s Future Remains Uncertain

As Rumors of Financial Woes Persist, Celis Brewery’s Future Remains Uncertain

Rumors of financial troubles, layoffs and a possible bankruptcy filing have swirled around the Celis Brewery in Austin, Texas, for the better part of 2019, and more information about the company’s future could be revealed in the coming days. A new investor group led by a beer industry outsider is reportedly considering a deal to acquire the distressed brewery, Brewbound has learned.

Brewbound Podcast Episode 34: Nikos Ridge on Acquisitions, Debt Management and the Future of Craft

Brewbound Podcast Episode 34: Nikos Ridge on Acquisitions, Debt Management and the Future of Craft

In episode 34 of the Brewbound Podcast, Ridge shares his vision for the Legacy Breweries platform and explains some of the transaction options that are available to brewery owners. He also discusses how the proliferation of smaller craft breweries is impacting regional breweries, Ninkasi’s new hard seltzer offering, and how he sees the better-for-you alcohol space developing.

Brewers Association Releases 2019 Beer Style Guidelines

The Brewers Association (BA)— the not-for-profit trade group dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s small and independent craft brewers— has released its 2019 Beer Style Guidelines.

The Brew Kettle Announces Branding Refresh, New Production Site

Strongsville, Ohio-based brewery The Brew Kettle made multiple announcements. First, they will begin transitioning their lineup of beers from 12 oz. bottles to 12 oz. cans, with a complete branding refresh.

Yards Brewing to Release Summer Crush Citrus Wheat Beer

Yards Brewing Company, Philly’s Brewery since 1994, announces the release of their first new brand in three years — Summer Crush, a citrus wheat beer brewed with orange and lime zest.

South Beach Brewing Company Cans Blood Orange Sunset IPA

South Beach Brewing Company has canned its award-winning Blood Orange Sunset IPA. Recognized by Forbes.com as one of this country’s top ten summer fruit beers, South Beach Brewing’s Blood Orange Sunset IPA has been well-received since its launch in October of 2017.

Canada’s Moosehead Breweries Enters Cannabis Sector in JV with Sproutly

Canada’s Moosehead Breweries Enters Cannabis Sector in JV with Sproutly

Canada’s oldest and largest independent brewery is getting into the cannabis business. Moosehead Breweries Limited and Sproutly Canada, which aims to become the leading supplier of water-soluble cannabis solutions, yesterday announced their intent to form an exclusive joint venture that will develop, produce and market cannabis-infused beverages.