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IRI: January Beer Dollar Sales +7%; Craft Struggles; Athletic Now Top 25 Vendor; White Claw Surges; Voodoo Ranger Still Climbing

IRI: January Beer Dollar Sales +7%; Craft Struggles; Athletic Now Top 25 Vendor; White Claw Surges; Voodoo Ranger Still Climbing

Price increases and easy comps carried off-premise beer dollar sales up +7%, to nearly $2.9 billion, year-to-date through January 29 in multi-outlet and convenience stores tracked by market research firm IRI. Although dollar sales climbed, volume (measured in case sales) was slightly down -0.3% through the first month of 2023.

Holsopple Brewing Celebrates 6th Anniversary

Lyndon-based Holsopple Brewing will celebrate its 6th anniversary this weekend, February 16th through 18th, featuring live music by three local artists as well as the release of its annual Big Hand Imperial Stout and variants.

Boston Beer Increases Executive Pay +2-3% for 2023

Boston Beer Increases Executive Pay +2-3% for 2023

Boston Beer Company’s named executive officers (NEO) will all receive raises in 2023 and most will receive a portion of their 2022 bonuses, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Form 8-K filed last week.

Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Partners with Orlando Guardians XFL Team

Ivanhoe Park Brewing has been named the Orlando Guardians’ Official Craft Beer sponsor and will unveil the “Official Guardians Beer” for the 2023 season on Feb. 18, in conjunction with the team’s season-opening game.