Schlafly’s Seasonal Raspberry Hefeweizen Returns
Schlafly Beer, the original, independent craft brewery in St. Louis, announces the return of the popular seasonal beer, Raspberry Hefeweizen, a hazy, beer fermented with real fruit.
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67 Degrees Brewing Expands to Wrentham Village Premium Outlets
Microbrewery 67 Degrees Brewing today proudly announced it will open and host The Cellar by 67 Degrees at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets next month. The beer garden and service area will provide Wrentham and the surrounding community with a rotating line of the brewery’s popular craft beers from April 8 through the end of November.
High Speed Canning Systems from Wild Goose Filling Debut in Europe
U.S. beverage equipment manufacturer Wild Goose Filling introduces the CE-certified dual-lane model of its Evolution Series™ beverage canning systems, now available in Europe and worldwide. As the fastest machine in the range of Wild Goose canning systems, the fully automated dual-lane Evolution Series models can achieve speeds up to 6000 cans per hour.
Craft Scans -4% Through February, per Circana; Voodoo Ranger Juice Force Now 5th Best-Selling Craft Brand; Fruit Force Sequel Cracks Top 30
Off-premise dollar sales of craft beer declined -4%, to nearly $620.8 million, while case sales dipped -8.6% year-to-date through February 26 in multi-outlet and convenience stores (MULC) tracked by Circana, the market research firm formerly known as IRI.
CPI for Beer at Home Continues to Outpace Inflation at +7% in February vs. 2022
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for beer at home has outpaced inflation for another month in a row, increasing +7% in February 2023 compared to February 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Indeed Brewing Company Announces 2023 Whirlygig Lineup
Indeed Brewing Company is excited to announce the entertainment lineup for Whirlygig, a music, beer, and art festival on May 19-21.
Original Sin Announces the Release of White Widow, a Next-Generation NA Cider Made with Apple Cider Vinegar
Original Sin is proud to announce the release of Original Sin White Widow Cider, the company’s first non-alcoholic beverage. White Widow is a delicious, low-calorie blackberry cider made with apple cider vinegar and zero added sugar.
Silicon Valley Bank Collapse: Castle Island Founder Details Tense 72 Hours Managing Aftermath
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) last week left at least one craft brewery scrambling heading into last weekend. Castle Island Brewing Co. found its bank accounts “completely frozen” as of Friday, as federal regulators assumed control of the bank’s operations, founder and CEO Adam Romanow told Brewbound.
Monaco Cocktails Expands Hard Lemonade Line
Monaco® Cocktails, a leader in the canned cocktail space, today announces the expansion of its Hard Lemonade line with a new flavor. Monaco Hard Lemonades were originally introduced to the market in August 2022, making a splash with its entrance into the competitive category.
New Belgium’s Wild Nectar Hard Juice Squeezes into 4 Test Markets
New Belgium is out here makin’ news, and just like recording star Lizzo, it can all be blamed on the juice.
Bump Williams: ‘Don’t Get Caught Up’ in the ‘Price Reduction War’
New England craft beer sales are outperforming national trends, Bump Williams, president and CEO of Bump Williams Consulting (BWC), shared last week during the New England Craft Brew Summit in Portland, Maine.
Oregon Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Raise Beer and Cider Taxes by $31 per Barrel by 2028
The latest iteration of a bill that would hike tax rates for Oregon beverage-alcohol producers was introduced in the state House of Representatives last month. House Bill 3312 (H.B. 3312) would raise taxes on beer and cider produced in the state from $2.60 per 31-gallon barrel to $33.60 per barrel by 2028 – a 1,200% increase over half a decade.
SweetWater Brewing Company Introduces New West Coast Style India Pale Ale
SweetWater Brewing Company, Atlanta’s craft beer trailblazer and the 10th largest craft brewer in the U.S., announces the launch of Gone Trippin’, a West Coast Style India Pale Ale (IPA) that pays tribute to the bold, hoppy beers SweetWater brought to the South more than 25 years ago.
Indeed Brewing Company Releases Double Day Tripper Release Event
Minneapolis’ Indeed Brewing Company is bringing back nostalgic beers in its Creature Comfort series in 2023.