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Down The Road Adds General Manager to Executive Team

Down The Road Beer Co. is pleased to announce the addition of John Thomas to its growing staff. Effective immediately, Thomas will serve as the company’s general manager, overseeing day to day operations of the production business as well as taproom, sales and marketing.

Simon Thorpe Steps Down as Pabst Brewing CEO

Simon Thorpe Steps Down as Pabst Brewing CEO

Pabst Brewing Company today announced a number of executive changes, including the departure of chief executive officer Simon Thorpe, whose time with the company lasted 21 months. In a press release, the company said Thorpe, along with chief operating officer Brian Bousely, had stepped down from their roles.

Dogfish Head Releases Punkin Ale

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery’s Punkin Ale is back! Debuting in 1995 and now one of America’s best-selling pumpkin beers, Punkin Ale, a full-bodied brown ale, is now available on taps and shelves.

Craft Brew Alliance CEO and COO to Present at Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference

Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. (“CBA”) (Nasdaq: BREW), a leading craft brewing company, announced today that Andy Thomas, chief executive officer, and Scott Mennen, chief operating officer, will present at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference in Boston, Mass. at 10:30 am ET on Thursday, September 6, 2018.

Alaskan Brewing Releases Cranberry Tart Ale

Alaskan Brewing Company welcomes autumn with their latest seasonal beer, Cranberry Tart. Taking inspiration from the season of harvest and foraging, Cranberry Tart features local Sitka spruce tips along with a medley of berry flavor, the perfect accompaniment to rich, savory fall meals.

Constellation Brands to Present at Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference

Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B), a leading beverage alcohol company, announced today that Bill Newlands, president and chief operating officer and David Klein, chief financial officer, will present at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at the Intercontinental Hotel in Boston, Mass.

Kulshan Brewing Releases Cascade Peaks IPA Series

With the North Cascades right at their back door, it’s quite fitting that the newest line of IPAs released by the Kulshan Brewing Company be named the Cascade Peaks IPA Series. On Friday, August 31st, Kulshan kicked off the series with Bellingham’s favorite Heliotrope IPA, released earlier this summer on draft only.

Growing at 30 Percent, Founders Expands Distribution to Colorado

Growing at 30 Percent, Founders Expands Distribution to Colorado

The continued growth of All Day IPA has Founders Brewing Company staring down nearly 600,000 barrels of beer in 2018, according to the brewery’s co-founder and CEO Mike Stevens. “We’re clipping along at around 30 percent growth,” Stevens told Brewbound. “I see next year about the same.”