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NB2A’s Kevin Asato on Supporting Black Brewers in Tough Times; Yonder Cider’s Caitlin Braam on Speaking to Many Audiences

NB2A’s Kevin Asato on Supporting Black Brewers in Tough Times; Yonder Cider’s Caitlin Braam on Speaking to Many Audiences

In a special bonus edition of the Brewbound Podcast, National Black Brewers Association (NB2A) executive director Kevin Asato explains how obstacles have mounted for the trade group’s members as diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have come under fire. Plus, Yonder Cider founder Caitlin Braam explains how experimenting with events at her brand’s taproom has broadened her hard cider brand’s consumer base.

Jefferies Distributor Survey Part 2: Outlook for A-B, Constellation, Molson Coors, Tilray and More

Jefferies Distributor Survey Part 2: Outlook for A-B, Constellation, Molson Coors, Tilray and More

Distributors have become increasingly more pessimistic about beer. But how do they feel about the biggest suppliers and their outlooks for 2025? Investment banking firm Jefferies asked this question in its latest beer distributor survey, which represented portfolios from Tilray (60% of respondents), Constellation (55%), Anheuser-Busch InBev [A-B] (50%), Molson Coors (50%), Boston Beer (40%) and more.

Numerator: Beer Tops Memorial Day Weekend Shopping Lists

Numerator: Beer Tops Memorial Day Weekend Shopping Lists

Beer is the drink of choice for nearly three-quarters of consumers planning to buy bev-alc products for their Memorial Day weekend celebrations, according to insights firm Numerator.

‘Flavor is Forever,’ Craft’s Resurgence and More Soundbites from BMI’s Spring Conference

‘Flavor is Forever,’ Craft’s Resurgence and More Soundbites from BMI’s Spring Conference

Beverage-alcohol’s embrace of flavor and craft beer’s shifting distribution trends were among spotlighted issues during last week’s Beer Marketer’s Insights Spring Conference in Chicago. Leaders from BeatBox Beverages, Boston Beer Company, Atomic Brands, Columbia Distributing and Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) shared where their business and the beer category is heading. Here are a few soundbites from the conference.

A-B to Shift Cutwater Spirits, NÜTRL to Southern Glazer’s in California and Beyond

A-B to Shift Cutwater Spirits, NÜTRL to Southern Glazer’s in California and Beyond

Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) is shaking up its distribution network for its spirits-based, ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail brands. The moves are concentrated in California, where A-B told Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) it would move the Cutwater Spirits RTD family to Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits (SGWS).