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Bale Breaker’s Frenz Collaboration Series: Bigger and Better Than Ever in 2023

Bale Breaker Brewing Company, a family-owned brewery located in the beautiful Yakima Valley, is excited to announce the lineup for 2023’s Frenz Collaboration Series. First up, releasing on February 10th, is a collaboration with long-time friends and mentors, Georgetown Brewing.

Press Clips: CPI for Beer At-Home +9% in January; Sheehan to Sell Craft New Hampshire to A-B Wholesalers

Press Clips: CPI for Beer At-Home +9% in January; Sheehan to Sell Craft New Hampshire to A-B Wholesalers

CPI for Beer At-Home +9% in January vs. 2022 The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for beer at-home continues to outpace inflation, increasing +9% last month versus January 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Beer price hikes have yet to slow down, increasing +8.6% year-over-year (YoY) in December, +7.7% in November and… Read more »

American Craft Spirits Association: Craft Spirits Have Young, Regional Demographic

American Craft Spirits Association: Craft Spirits Have Young, Regional Demographic

Data released last week by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) showed that for the first time spirits revenues outpaced beer, but how did craft spirits measure up? At last weekend’s American Craft Spirits Association Conference in Portland, data experts shared insight into the segment’s growth and opportunities.

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.