Providence Brewing Company Announces Grand Opening Date in Providence
Providence Brewing Co is excited to announce the much-anticipated grand opening of its taproom in the heart of Providence’s Valley Neighborhood, scheduled for Saturday, January 8!
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Temporary Restraining Order Lifted in Boston Beer Company and Manhattan Beer’s Lawsuit Against 5 New York Distributors
After granting five New York wholesalers a temporary restraining order (TRO) last week against Boston Beer Company (BBC) and Manhattan Beer Distributors’ attempt to terminate their rights to sell Boston Beer’s Samuel Adams, Angry Orchard and Twisted Tea brands, New York Supreme Court Justice Andrew Borrok changed course and denied their motion for an injunction against the sale of their rights to Manhattan Beer.
Drink Biere Management Acquires Bottoms Up Draft Co., Relocates to Southern California
Drink Biere Management Group LLC, the parent company of Bay Area Draft Co., announced a series of strategic initiatives aimed at positioning the business for future growth as it emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Total US Beer Shipments Remain Above 2020 Levels Through November
U.S. brewers shipped 16.4 million barrels of beer in November, a +4.7% increase over November 2020, according to the Beer Institute (BI), citing figures from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).
FlyteCo Brewing Announces Location at Former Stapleton International Airport
Aviation-themed FlyteCo Brewing (4499 W 38th Ave #101, Denver, CO 80212) is taking flight to Denver’s Central Park neighborhood when it opens its second location at the former Stapleton International Airport Control Tower.
Brewbound Live 2021: Athletic Brewing’s Bill Shufelt on Breaking the Stigma of Non-Alc Beer
Athletic Brewing Company co-founder and CEO Bill Shufelt discussed the evolution of non-alcoholic (NA) beer – and the strategies the Stratford, Connecticut-based brewery has used to become a leader in the segment – during the Brewbound Live 2021 business conference in Santa Monica, California earlier this month.
Goodwood to Host Benefit Event for Western Kentucky Tornado Relief
Goodwood Brewing and Spirits is partnering with Mayfield locals Jake Guhy and Luke Lewis Band to host a benefit event on December 30, 2021 at the Goodwood Taproom.
Brewbound Podcast: Five Beer Writers Enter a Zoom Meeting Pt. 2
Beer Marketer’s Insights’ Craft Brew News senior editors Chris Shepard and David Steinman join the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the biggest beer industry stories of 2021. These include the sale of Bell’s Brewery to Kirin-owned Lion Little World Beverages, the parent company of New Belgium Brewing; ongoing fallout from the revelation of widespread instances of sexual harassment, assault and discrimination; and shifting perceptions of craft beer among consumers.
Hawaii-Based Ola Brew Welcomes a New Chief Operating Officer
Ola Brew, a Hawaii-based brewery, is ecstatic to welcome seasoned industry veteran, Jason Pond, to their team as Chief Operating Officer.
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services and New Hampshire Brewers Association Launch Sustainable Craft Beverage Recognition Program
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services’ Pollution Prevention Program, with the help of the New Hampshire Brewers Association, has launched a new program to recognize environmental leaders in the craft beverage industry.
COVID-19 Protocol Update: Boston, Chicago to Require Proof of Vaccination for Indoor Service; Breweries React to Omicron Variant Surge
Consumers looking for indoor dining in Boston will have to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination beginning in 2022, according to a temporary public health order by Mayor Michelle Wu Monday.
DuClaw Releases Three New Winter Beers
To celebrate the holidays and kick off winter, DuClaw Brewing Company is releasing three new beers inspired by classic and untraditional seasonal staples.
SocialShelf Launches Test of QR-Enabled, In-Store Campaign with 155 Craft Brands
Capitalizing on QR codes’ return to prominence during the pandemic, SocialShef allows shoppers to scan a code on the shelf or cooler door that brings them to a branded microsite containing tasting notes, beer specs, food pairing suggestions or videos.
Shane McNamara Becomes First Australian Master Cicerone
The Cicerone® Certification Program announced this week that Shane McNamara has become the first Australian Master Cicerone, joining a group of only 19 other individuals world-wide to earn the title.