Craft beer industry news.
Left Hand Brewing Company, one of the original pioneers in craft beer, is announcing their 2021 Beer Lineup packed with 12 new beers plus the long-anticipated return of two fan favorites. Highlighting the lineup, the brewery is reintroducing Bittersweet Nitro Imperial Coffee Milk Stout as a seasonal this January, and St. Vrain Tripel Belgian-Style Golden Ale as a year-round this March.
If ever there was a year we needed a quintessential Imperial Stout, North Peak delivers with Berserker in 2020. At 10.1% this colossal yet smooth brew is bursting with rich, luscious flavors of cocoa, dark fruit, currants, and cinnamon. Berserker is jet black and opaque in appearance with complex aromas of dark fudge and light roast coffee. Complimented by long lingering notes of roasted malt with a hint of cherry, it’s best enjoyed fireside on a cold winter night.
Bell’s Brewery has filled out its new distribution map in southern Indiana. The Comstock, Michigan-headquartered craft brewery announced 15 new wholesaler partners, all within Anheuser-Busch’s network of wholesalers in the state.
Middle-tier consolidation continues to chug along, this time in Alabama. Gulf Distributing Holdings in Mobile, the state’s largest beer wholesaler, completed the acquisition of Supreme Beverage Co. in Huntsville on December 4.
Despite claims by Vital Pharmaceuticals/VPX Sports boss Jack Owoc that “terminated means terminated,” PepsiCo can continue to distribute Bang energy drinks until the completion of ongoing dispute between the two parties, according to an emergency arbitration ruling issued on Monday.
Molson Coors Beverage Company is further solidifying its relationship with L.A. Libations by investing in Arriba, a brand of michelada mixers operated by the California-based incubator.
Some of Other Half’s offerings are now available in 26 states through online retailer Tavour.
Urban South Brewery, the largest craft brewery in New Orleans, recently added Paradise Park 100 to its lineup of beers. Paradise Park 100 is a lighter, low-calorie option inspired by Urban South’s beloved Paradise Park American Lager.
Mike Gerhart, Senior Advisor of Brewery Technical Services at First Key Consulting and an accomplished Master Brewer and Operations leader in the brewing industry, has joined the University of Vermont Business of Craft Beer Professional Certificate Program as an instructor. He will be focusing his instruction on Brewery Operations and Supply Chain Fundamentals.
Diageo has highlighted its commitment to drinking in moderation, with the release of The Balance Challenge, an augmented reality (AR) Instagram filter designed to encourage people to swap an alcoholic drink with water and raise money for WaterAid in the process.
Keeping track of kegs has never been easier now that Keg Hounds, a leading provider of tracking and asset management software and technology, has created a new application specifically for use by breweries and any business that utilizes kegs.
Advancing to the final round of the competition on Thursday, December 10, which will be streamed for free on Brewbound.com and Brewbound’s social media platforms starting at 4 p.m. ET, are five finalists selected by the judging panel.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge nationwide and additional federal financial relief remains in question, brewery and taproom closings — both permanent and temporary — are beginning to build.
Atlanta’s Monday Night Brewing today announced the promotions of long-time employees Rachel Kiley and Kayla Rumpfeldt to the roles of chief operating officer and chief marketing officer, respectively. As part of the move, Monday Night co-founder Jonathan Baker, who had served as CMO, will transition to CMO emeritus and remain involved in the direction of the brand.
