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Brewbound Podcast Episode 12: Jake Maddux on His Fortuitous Foray Into Beer and James Beard Award Aspirations

Brewbound Podcast Episode 12: Jake Maddux on His Fortuitous Foray Into Beer and James Beard Award Aspirations

In episode 12 of the Brewbound Podcast, editor Chris Furnari interviews Jake Maddux, the founder of The Brewer’s Table in Austin, Texas. During the conversation, Maddux discusses how The Brewer’s’ Table is redefining food and beer pairings. He also talks about his goals for the business and why he is hell-bent on winning a James Beard Award.

Pabst, MillerCoors Reach Settlement in Contract Brewing Dispute

Pabst, MillerCoors Reach Settlement in Contract Brewing Dispute

After a month of arguments in a Milwaukee courtroom, Pabst Brewing Company and MillerCoors have settled a lawsuit that Pabst claimed could have put the 174-year-old beer company out of business. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

Willie’s Superbrew Wins 2018 Brewbound Pitch Slam Competition

Willie’s Superbrew Wins 2018 Brewbound Pitch Slam Competition

Massachusetts-based Willie’s Superbrew emerged as the winner of Brewbound’s 2018 Pitch Slam competition, beating out seven other emerging craft brands during the two-day Brewbound Live business conference in Santa Monica, California. The business pitch competition, sponsored by Craft Brew Alliance, featured eight contestants who delivered pitches during an initial judging round. Five companies advanced to the finals on Day Two of the Brewbound Live event.

Nielsen CGA Shares Taproom Insights at Brewbound Live

Nielsen CGA Shares Taproom Insights at Brewbound Live

The popularity of non-traditional drinking venues is on the rise with younger consumers, according to new data shared today by Nielsen and CGA at the Brewbound Live business conference in Santa Monica, California. Nielsen beverage alcohol practice manager Caitlyn Battaglia and Nielsen CGA client director Matthew Crompton shared that younger craft beer drinkers are seeking out third-space drinking occasions. They noted that within the last year, 23 percent of millennials said they visited a taproom or a brewpub, while 13 percent said they ate and drank at a “groceraunt” and 14 percent said they imbibed at an arcade bar.

Announcing the 2018 Brewbound Award Winners

Announcing the 2018 Brewbound Award Winners

Brewbound today announced the winners of its 2018 Brewbound Awards, which recognize the business efforts of beer companies across the United States. First launched in 2014, the Brewbound Awards acknowledge breweries for their execution of various business and philanthropic initiatives.

The Booth Brewing Adds Distribution to the Bay Area

Delta Pacific Beverage Co, LLC is teaming up with the Korean-born Eureka-based The Booth Brewing Company (“The Booth”) to bring more juicy and extremely easy-drinking flavors to East and South Bay regions.

Milford Point Brewing Receives Approval for Expansion

Milford Point Brewing Company — the city’s first craft brewery, which opened earlier this year — received unanimous approval from the city’s Planning and Zoning Board to expand its operations.

Lil Beaver Brewery Releases New Branding and Packaging

Lil Beaver Brewery announced today the release of a new logo, all new merchandise, and the availability of 16oz cans in the marketplace, as well as expanded taproom hours and a new larger brew system which will allow them to brew four times as much beer in a single day.

Trillium Labor Practices, Brewing Methods Questioned

Trillium Labor Practices, Brewing Methods Questioned

Massachusetts craft beer maker Trillium Brewing Company’s labor practices and brewing methods are under scrutiny after accusations were lodged last week by a self-described former employee in an online beer forum. According to the former employee, who used the name “Abagofit” in a Beer Advocate forum, Trillium required its retail employees to reapply for jobs that they already held prior to last month’s opening of the company’s new brewery, taproom and restaurant in Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood.