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Other Half to Acquire Young Lion’s Brewing Facility and Taproom

Other Half to Acquire Young Lion’s Brewing Facility and Taproom

Brooklyn-based Other Half Brewing Company has a deal to purchase Young Lion Brewing Company’s brewery and taproom in Canandaigua, New York, the companies announced today. The Young Lion brand and intellectual property was not included in the transaction.

Introducing a New German-Style Non-Alcoholic Brew From Partake Brewing

Partake Brewing, an award-winning category leader in the non-alcoholic beer space, has released a unique craft style brewed for the crispier and cozier season ahead. Partake’s non-alcoholic ‘Dunkel’ is a 30-calorie German-style dark lager.

Data: How A Diverse and Sober Gen Z Shops for BevAlc

Data: How A Diverse and Sober Gen Z Shops for BevAlc

Gen Z is pushing alcohol abstention to new record lows, according to a recent report from NIQ. But that doesn’t mean the youngest legal-age generation isn’t drinking— they’re just doing it differently, and in an era when there are more BevAlc (and replacement) options than ever.

CPI: Beer Inflation Has ‘Reemerged’ This Fall

CPI: Beer Inflation Has ‘Reemerged’ This Fall

After a seven-month slowdown, beer inflation “has reemerged in the past three months,” Brewers Association (BA) chief economist Bart Watson wrote on Twitter/X, following the release of the October Consumer Price Index (CPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Pinter Launches in the U.S.

Pinter, the fresh brewing pioneer from the U.K., is proudly launching in the U.S. The London-based home brewing success story – which TIME magazine called the “Invention of the Year” – is rolling out nationwide across the U.S., just in time for the holidays.

Lone Tree Brewing Cans Winter Seasonal Brownie Stout

Lone Tree Brewing released its new winter seasonal pastry Stout in cans this week. Brownie Stout is now available in canned 12oz. 6-packs in Colorado and Kansas. 

Boston Beer to Launch Vodka-Based Hard Tea, Sun Cruiser

Boston Beer to Launch Vodka-Based Hard Tea, Sun Cruiser

Boston Beer Company has the No. 1 share of the hard tea segment with Twisted Tea, the more than 20-year-old flavored malt beverage brand that continues to record exponential growth in scans.

Heineken USA to Re-Up $100M Investment in Silver; On-Premise Focus for Dos Equis

Heineken USA to Re-Up $100M Investment in Silver; On-Premise Focus for Dos Equis

For its sophomore year, Heineken Silver will get another $100 million investment, Heineken USA leaders announced during the company’s annual business planning meeting. Heineken USA CEO Maggie Timoney shared the U.S. subsidiary of the Dutch brewing giant had learnings and has already “corrected” course for its low-cal, low-carb offering. In the 52 week-period ending September… Read more »

CGA: On-Premise Velocity -4% YoY in Latest Week After Halloween Boost

CGA: On-Premise Velocity -4% YoY in Latest Week After Halloween Boost

On-premise sales velocity slowed slightly in recent weeks, down -2% week-over-week (WoW) in the latest week (ending November 5) and -3% in the previous week, according to CGA, a NIQ-powered on-premise market research firm, in the latest On-Premise Impact Report.

Good Time Brewing Company Launches Non-Alcoholic IPA in NYC

Good Time Brewing Company, the brainchild of bar industry luminary Michael “Mikey” McFerran, announces the launch of its non-alcoholic IPA, to be sold across New York City beginning this Fall 2023.