Harpoon Rec League to be Distributed in Sweden
Harpoon Brewery is thrilled to announce that its Rec League Hazy Pale Ale will now be widely available in Sweden.
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Brewbound Podcast: Bev Alc Predictions for 2022
On one of the final Brewbound podcasts of 2021, Jeff Carroll, general manager of Avalara for Beverage Alcohol, joins the Brewbound team to discuss his predictions for 2022, from e-commerce growth and evolution to state DTC shipping changes (or lack thereof).
Can Supply Update: American Canning to Add Own Can Manufacturing Plant; Wildpack Beverage to Begin Printing Labels In-House
Headwinds have converged to create an unfavorable environment for craft breweries seeking to package their beer in aluminum cans, which now make up about 60% of independent craft beer packaged volume, according to the Brewers Association (BA), a trade group representing the nation’s small and independent brewers. With 2021 coming to a close, Brewbound spoke leaders at American Canning, WildPack Beverages, and DWS Printing gauge how they are navigating these currents.
Scout Distribution Adds Los Angeles County
Independent wholesaler Scout Distribution has expanded north from its San Diego headquarters to Los Angeles. Scout, which was founded in 2018 in San Diego and expanded to Arizona with statewide distribution in April, is launching in Los Angeles with 16 brands.
Ecliptic Brewing Releases 2022 Beer Lineup
Portland, Oregon’s Ecliptic Brewing is excited to announce its 2022 beer release calendar.
Buskey Cider Releases New 2021 Heritage Blend Cider
Buskey Cider is releasing 2021 Buskey Heritage Blend Cider this Friday. Complex, tannic, and bursting with flavor the 2021 Buskey Heritage Blend Cider is an off-dry premium cider that celebrates the rich Virginian apple tradition with a blend of Harrison, Winesap, and Gold Rush apples.
AVBC Hires Keagan Mahoney as Area Sales Manager For San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin
Northern California’s Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC) announced the expansion of its team with the addition of Keagan Mahoney as Area Sales Manager for the Bay Area’s San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin counties.
Stowe Cider Releases Mansfield
Stowe Cider is excited to announce the release of Mansfield, as a 1.5 liter bottle, sold for $40!
Bud Light Seltzer To Release Hard Soda and Sour Variety Packs
Anheuser-Busch InBev-owned Bud Light Seltzer will release two new variety packs in the coming months featuring the brand’s “loudest flavors ever.”
Anheuser-Busch and Keurig Dr Pepper to Cease Production of Drinkworks
Drinkworks, the at-home cocktail company launched as a joint venture between Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) and Keurig Dr Pepper, will go dry, the companies announced Wednesday. “Today, we made the difficult decision to close Drinkworks, with sales of Drinkmaker machines ceasing immediately, and sales of cocktail pods, CO2 and accessories ending March 31, 2022,” Drinkworks CEO… Read more »
Shiner Beers Releases Limited Edition Berries & Cream Brew, Inspired By the Viral TikTok Trend
Today, the independent, family-owned makers of the iconic Shiner Bock Beer, announce the limited release of a new Berries & Cream brew, in celebration of a viral trend sweeping social media.
Upstreet Craft Brewing and Benjamin Bridge Serve Up Buzzless Beverages for the Holidays and Dry January
Thirsty for better non-alcoholic options?
Brewers Association’s Year in Beer Report: Total U.S. Breweries Increases to 9,000
More than 9,000 breweries operated in the U.S. in 2021, a 6% increase from 2020, according to the Brewers Association (BA) in the trade group’s Year in Beer 2021.
Weeping Radish, Pioneering North Carolina Craft Brewery, Sold to New Owners
Weeping Radish Farm Brewery founder Uli Bennewitz will hand over the reins of the 35-year-old craft brewery to a new owner at the end of this month and retire from the beer industry to focus on farming.