42 North Celebrates ‘Lucky 7’ Anniversary
42 North Brewing Company is planning a full weekend of events Friday, Oct. 21 through Sunday, Oct. 23 to celebrate its seventh anniversary.
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Kroger/Albertsons Merger: “An Existential Question” Around Effects on Brands
Kroger has announced a definitive agreement on a $24.6 billion deal to acquire Albertsons, bringing the country’s two largest grocery chains together.
Data Club: NielsenIQ & 3 Tier Beverages Review the 2022 Summer Selling Season
3 Tier Beverages consultant Mary Mills and NielsenIQ’s VP of alcohol industry thought leadership Jon Berg discuss the 2022 summer selling season and look ahead to the remainder of the year. They share thoughts on craft’s recent struggles, style and format opportunities and more.
Brewbound ICYMI: The Week in Blue Cloud/Hard MTN Dew Grievances, Plus Running the Acronym Gauntlet
The last couple of weeks are a bit of a blur, and how couldn’t they be when you’re running the post-Labor Day acronym gauntlet: NACS, GABF, NBWA, BI, AFWB. OK, I missed one of those but that’s why Jess Infante is this team’s road warrior and deserves all the airline status. A weekly reminder of the top storylines of the week seems in order.
Last Call: Rumored Merger of Supermarket Giants; Yuengling to 3 Midwestern States
U.S. grocery chain giants Kroger and Albertsons are involved in merger discussions, which would create the largest supermarket chain in the U.S., Reuters reported.
Crowns & Hops Brewing Co. Launches Two Limited Edition IPAs Honoring HBCUs and New E-Commerce Platform
Crowns & Hops Brewing Co., the first Black-owned craft beer brand in Inglewood, CA, will honor Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the limited release of two IPAs: the “HBCU” West Coast IPAand “HBCU” DDH Hazy IPA.
Cahaba Brewing Announces a New Paid Internship Opportunity for the BIPOC Community
Cahaba Brewing Company is proud to announce a new paid internship opportunity focusing on craft beer production, marketing, management, and sales.
Ska Brewing 2022 Mexican Style Lager Dark and Euphoria Pale Ale Releases
The leaves are turning and the beers at Ska Brewing are getting darker in color.
Mother Earth Brewing Company Drops Annual Farm-to-Kettle IPA
Mother Earth’s annual fresh hop beer has been a staple since it began in 2011 and was solidified as a bona fide winner in 2017 when it pulled a bronze at the Great American Beer Festival.
First Amendment Brewery Releases ‘Uncancellable’ Winter Ale Ahead of Free Speech Week
As colder weather looms near, Flying Dog Brewery’s Freezin’ Season Winter Ale – the headline grabbing beer first released in 2021 – returns to shelves this month.
3 Up, 3 Down with 3 Tier Q3 2022: Regional Ciders Gain Share, While Rationalization Approaches for Hard Seltzer
Regional ciders are taking share, while hard seltzer is headed for rationalization, 3 Tier product team consultant Stephanie Roatis shares in the latest 3 Up, 3 Down analysis for Q3 2022.
Libra Launches Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer Holiday Pack and Pumpkin Spice Ale in Sobey’s across Canada
Libra, a B-Corp Certified non-alcoholic beverage company on a mission to help people find their balance, is expanding its national retail presence and launching new seasonal styles for Sober October.
Breweries In PA Presents The 2022 ‘Pittsburgh Invades Philly’ Beer Fest
Breweries in PA is excited to announce the return of the “Pittsburgh Invades Philly” beer fest sponsored by Deutsche Beverage Technology.
Gluten-free Utopia Women-owned Restaurant & Brewery Team Up For a First-of-its Kind Partnership in Denver
This Fall will mark the arrival of a first-of-its-kind gluten-free craft brewery and restaurant duo in the country.