Firestone Walker’s Oaktoberfest Is Back
Firestone Walker’s fall classic is back with the 2023 edition of Oaktoberfest, an oak-inspired homage to the iconic “festbiers” that are synonymous with Munich’s legendary Oktoberfest celebration.
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Does Blue Run and Molson Coors Deal Signal More Spirits M&A?
Molson Coors made headlines this week when it announced that it agreed to purchase Kentucky-based distillery Blue Run Spirits, marking the beer giant’s first spirits acquisition and the formal launch of its Coors Spirits Co. business.
Dwinell Country Ales Celebrates 6 Year Anniversary
Dwinell Country Ales, which reopened its Goldendale tasting room this May after a 3-year hiatus, will celebrate its 6 year anniversary on Saturday, August 12 from 12:00 to 8:00 pm.
Rupee Beer Sold at Fenway Park for India Day
Rupee Beer, an Indian-inspired beer brand recently named Best Beer For World Food, made inroads into Major League American Sports this week with its multi-award winning basmati rice lager and mango wheat ale being sold at Fenway Park.
Brewers Association Midyear Survey: Craft Volume Down -2%; Draft Still Not Recovered as Off-Premise Improves
Craft brewery production volumes are down between -2% and -4% half way through 2023, according to the Brewers Association’s (BA) Midyear Survey.
Allagash Brewing Company and Montclair Brewery Collaborate on New Beer: Verb
Allagash Brewing Company, the award-winning Portland, Maine-based brewery, and Montclair Brewery, the first and only microbrewery in Montclair, New Jersey—known for their eclectic offerings—have teamed up to develop and launch a crushable new beer: Verb (4.5% ABV).
Maui Brewing Co. and Patagonia Collaborate on Limited Beer
Maui Brewing Company is introducing a Kernza Pilsner in partnership with Patagonia Provisions, the food and beverage business of outdoor apparel company Patagonia.
Second Chance Beer Company to Release Dawg Daze West Coast IPA for 8th Anniversary
Second Chance Beer Company, the “Seize a Pint, Save a Pup” brewery, will celebrate its eighth anniversary with the release of Dawg Daze West Coast IPA on Saturday, September 9.
BevNET Industry Meetups in San Diego and Boston; Connect with the Food, Beverage & Beer Communities
We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting two food and beverage industry meetups this fall. These gatherings will invite the community into our offices for conversation and light bites.
Tröegs Oktoberfest Lager Returns to Commemorate Enduring German Beer Festival
Tröegs Independent Brewing announces the return of Oktoberfest Lager, a toasty, crisp, and festive beer for the fall season.
Old Style Beer Is Coming Back to La Crosse, Wisconsin
This November, Pabst Brewing Company is delighted to announce the triumphant return of Old Style beer production to its birthplace of La Crosse, Wisconsin after a 20 year hiatus.
July Consumer Price Index for Beer at Home +4.3% YoY; Away from Home +4.5%
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for beer remained above 2022 levels in July, but is decelerating, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Fall Hornin’ Pumpkin Ale Returns With New Packaging
Like The Great Pumpkin itself, rising every fall from a cartoon pumpkin patch, Anderson Valley Brewing Company is set to bring back its Fall Hornin’ Pumpkin Ale with a brand new look.
3 Up, 3 Down: Non-Alc Gets Crowded, FMBs Reshape RTDs, Craft Distribution Declines & More
In this latest installment of 3 Up, 3 Down, 3 Tier product team consultant Stephanie Roatis shares a trio of insights on industry growth and three underperforming areas through the halfway point of 2023. Roatis examines the growing number of non-alcoholic beer products, FMBs growing share of ready-to-drink (RTD) offerings, and the surge in imperial ciders. She also offers analysis of craft’s declining shelf presence, liquor channel struggles and more.