Migration Brewing Hires Columbia Distributing’s Ken Hartill as Director of Growth
When Migration Brewing began operations in 2010 the brewery produced 217 barrels of beer in its first year.
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Harpoon Parent Company to Acquire Vermont’s Long Trail Brewing Company
Two pioneering New England craft breweries are joining forces: Harpoon parent company Mass. Bay Brewing in Boston has struck a deal to acquire Long Trail Brewing Company in Bridgewater Corners, Vermont.
Openings & Closings: Athletic Opens 3rd Production Facility; COOP Finally Gets Armory; Talea Opens 2nd Location; Atlanta On the Move
Non-alcoholic beer maker Athletic Brewing Company’s third production facility — a 150,000 sq. ft. brewery in Milford, Connecticut — officially opened today.
Actor Steven Ogg and Common Space Brewery Announce OGG IPA for Charity
We are so excited to announce that actor Steven Ogg – known for his roles in The Walking Dead, Westworld, Snowpiercer, Trevor in the game GTA V, and the upcoming film Emancipation – just released his first IPA with LA based Common Space Brewery.
Anheuser-Busch InBev to Forgo Alcohol Category Exclusivity During Super Bowl LVII Broadcast
Anheuser-Busch InBev has waived its right to advertising exclusivity in the alcohol category during Super Bowl LVII, which it has exercised since 1989.
Jiant Releases “Mai Tai” Cocktail-Inspired High-ABV Hard Kombucha
This summer, the modern alcohol brand, Jiant launches a brand new cocktail-inspired hard kombucha – Mai Tai – a tropical citrus punch.
Reporter’s Notebook: E-Commerce, Convergence and Changing Consumer Habits; DISCUS Launches ‘Destination Distillery’ Industry Database
“Stronger Together” was the theme of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States’ (DISCUS’) annual conference, held last week in New Orleans.
Staff Safe After Partial Roof Collapse at Oregon’s Buoy Beer
Astoria, Oregon-based Buoy Beer remained closed this week after a partial roof collapse resulted in “significant damage” to part of its facility, the company said.
Threes Brewing Releases New Hazy West Coast Simcoe IPA
Threes Brewing has just released a brand new West Coast IPA.
Vermont’s von Trapp Brewery Plans for Big Summer Tourist Season Following Ups and Downs of Last 2 Years
Like most tourist destinations during the pandemic, the last couple of years have been full of ups and downs for the Trapp Family Lodge and its brewery operation in Stowe, Vermont. Over the last two years, the resort experienced its “slowest tourism levels ever,” followed by its “highest tourism levels ever”, Sam von Trapp, executive vice president of Trapp Family Lodge and von Trapp Brewing, told Brewbound.
Luna Bay Booch Partners with Delaware North
Luna Bay Booch – the country’s only female-owned-and-operated hard kombucha brand – will be available at a few of the country’s busiest airports, including Los Angeles International, Denver International and Austin-Bergstrom International this summer.
MobCraft Dee Tacko Hires Jeff Willis as General Manager of New Curtis Park Neighborhood Taproom
MobCraft Beer is excited to announce the hiring of Jeff Willis as the General Manager for their new brewpub and taco restaurant in the Curtis Park neighborhood of Denver, CO.
Here Come the Mezcal RTDs, But Not So Fast
With more drinkers reaching for tequila-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, mezcal versions could seem like a natural next step considering the spirit’s recent rise. Madre Mezcal, a brand with a foothold in the mezcal market is the most recent to launch their version, a 5% ABV can called Desert Water that comes in four flavors. Meanwhile, Elenita, which launched as the first mezcal RTD in 2020, has been steadily growing their distribution. But unlike other agave spirit RTDs, they might not get much competition for a while – the supply chain challenges are just that big
People Moves: Mary Mills Departs NielsenIQ for 3 Tier Beverages; Uinta Hires Ian Fuller as Director of Brewing Operations
NielsenIQ veteran Mary Mills has departed the data giant to join Chicago-based 3 Tier Beverages as a consultant. During her 14 years at NielsenIQ, Mills worked with clients in the food, beverage and consumer goods industries in a variety of roles, including innovation insights, client management and business development. She brings nearly a decade of experience with beverage-alcohol brands to 3 Tier. Salt Lake City-headquartered Uinta Brewing has tapped Ian Fuller as director of brewing operations.