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Canarchy Appoints New CEO

Canarchy Appoints New CEO

After operating for nearly a year without a CEO, the Canarchy Craft Brewery Collective has appointed long-time beer executive Tony Short to its top leadership post. The Fireman Capital-backed brewery consortium — whose brands include Oskar Blues, Cigar City, Deep Ellum, Perrin Brewing, Three Weavers, and Utah Brewers Cooperative (Wasatch and Squatters) — had been without a chief executive since last May, when David Pillsbury exited the company after about six months on the job. At the time, Canarchy promoted chief operating officer Matt Fraser to the role of president.

Ecliptic Brewing and Firestone Walker Collaborate on Hazy Double IPA

Ecliptic Brewing has teamed with Firestone Walker Brewing Company of Paso Robles, California for their next Cosmic Collaboration. Ecliptic’s Fifth Anniversary celebration continues with the next beer in their “5 Years/5 Beers” series.

High Water Brewing Releases Cucumber Kolsch

High Water Brewing, has just released the 2019 batch of their award-winning Cucumber Kolsch. Cucumber Kolsch is brewed with pure German Pilsner malt, fresh cucumber, mint, coriander, lemon peel and German noble hops.

Pneumatic Scale Angelus Introduces New CB244 Rotary Filler and Seamer

Continuing its reputation as a leader in canning technology, Pneumatic Scale Angelus (PSA)—a member of the Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems family—introduced the CB244, the newest member of its craft brew canning line portfolio, at the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America in Denver last week.

Kraft Heinz Names Former A-B InBev CMO as Next CEO

Kraft Heinz Names Former A-B InBev CMO as Next CEO

Former Anheuser-Busch InBev chief marketing officer Miguel Patricio has been tapped to lead The Kraft Heinz Company as its next CEO. Patricio, who will supplant outgoing Kraft Heinz CEO Bernardo Hees on July 1, 2019, spent about two decades with A-B InBev.

Pabst Brewing Releases Rainier Light Lager

Pacific Northwest favorite Rainier Beer is proud to introduce Rainier Summit, a crisp, refreshing, sessionable American Style Light Lager created for the active Pacific Northwest Lifestyle.

Fintech, LLC Acquires Lilypad Solutions

Financial Information Technologies, LLC (“Fintech”), the leading business solutions provider for the beverage alcohol industry, announced that it has acquired Lilypad Solutions, LLC, the alcohol industry’s ultimate sales platform. The strategic acquisition enhances Fintech’s unique technology offerings, expands its expertise and broadens its client base nationwide.

Oskar Blues Releases Steep Coast Strata Double IPA

Oskar Blues Brewery kicks off their new Steep Coast Mountain IPA Series with Steep Coast Strata Double IPA. The series spotlights one hop varietal at a time, focusing on cutting-edge hops added in hefty heaps (nearly six pounds of hops per barrel) to each given brew.

Weyerbacher Sells Majority Stake to Private Investment Group, Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Weyerbacher Sells Majority Stake to Private Investment Group, Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Weyerbacher Brewing Company today announced the sale of a majority stake in the company to 1518 Holdings LLC, a Philadelphia-based private investment group. Speaking to Brewbound, newly named president Josh Lampe, who previously served as chief operating officer and has supplanted brewery founder Dan Weirback as the company’s leader, said 1518 Holdings had acquired a 55 percent stake in the 24-year-old business.

Great Divide Opens Brewpub at Denver Airport, Expands Distribution to Wyoming

Great Divide Brewing Company is pleased to announce the Great Divide Brewhouse and Kitchen at Denver International Airport (DEN) is now open. Teaming with HMSHost, the Brewhouse and Kitchen will offer an unmatched airport experience with craft beer, a distinctive food menu and elevated cocktails.

Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Launches Rebrand

Established in May of 2009, Dust Bowl Brewing Co. is fast approaching its ten year anniversary. And while the milestone is just around the corner, the growing company took last year to evaluate its industry positioning and brand development.