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Mother Earth Brew Co. and Payette Brewing Co. to Release Solar Eclipse Collaboration

Inspired by the upcoming solar eclipse which will cut a swath right through the middle of Idaho, like-minded breweries Mother Earth Brew Co. and Payette Brewing Co. collaborated to create a beer that will bend space and time while you join the masses in observing and celebrating this monumental celestial event.

Keith Greggor Explains Why He Sold Anchor Brewing Company

Keith Greggor Explains Why He Sold Anchor Brewing Company

Japan’s Sapporo Holdings Ltd. announced last Thursday that it would acquire craft brewing pioneer Anchor Brewing Company for a provisional $85 million sum. In his first interview since the deal was announced, Keith Greggor, the owner and CEO of Anchor Brewers & Distillers, the brewery’s parent company, spoke to Brewbound about the circumstances that led to the sale, the current state of craft M&A and his plans for Anchor Distilling.

Hopsteiner Launches Online Customer Portal for Hop Shopping

The Hopsteiner Customer Portal provides brewers in the United States, Canada and Mexico with the ability to search and purchase available hop varieties, track orders, access hop-related invoices and contracts, and manage their account.

Boulder Beer on Walnut Sets Grand Opening Party Date

On July 22nd, Boulder Beer Company – Colorado’s First Craft Brewery – and Frank Day opened Boulder Beer on Walnut, the second Boulder Beer location, at 1123 Walnut Street in the former Walnut Brewery building. The public Grand Opening celebration is scheduled for Friday, August 25th.

Cold Spring Brewing Company Sold to Private Equity Firm

Cold Spring Brewing Company Sold to Private Equity Firm

Minnesota-based Cold Spring Brewing Company has been acquired by Brynwood Partners, a Connecticut-based private equity firm with existing investments in a variety of food and beverage companies. A purchase price was not disclosed and the transaction – which includes Cold Spring’s Third Street Brewhouse and Monarch Custom Beverages divisions — was finalized on August 3, Brynwood managing director Dario Margve told Brewbound.

DESTIHL Brewery to Release Synchopathic Apricot in Wild Sour Series

DESTIHL Brewery has announced today that it is set to release a new seasonal edition of their highly celebrated WiLD SOUR SERIES in the form of Synchopathic Apricot, a kettle soured and dry-hopped sour ale brewed with apricots.

Adirondack Brewery to Release NYS Oktoberfest

Adirondack Brewery is set to release their 2017 seasonal, NYS Oktoberfest, a beer brewed in the Marzen style and comprised of 100% New York State ingredients.

Drizly to Share Free E-Commerce Insights with Launch of New ‘Data Distillery’

Drizly to Share Free E-Commerce Insights with Launch of New ‘Data Distillery’

In an effort to democratize the alcohol industry’s data, Drizly — a technology company and mobile e-commerce platform – has launched what it calls its “data distillery.” Unveiled last week, the new data hub offers both consumers and alcohol industry professionals free insights, compiled from millions of orders in the 70 U.S. cities and 25 states where Drizly operates.

Kona Continues to Propel CBA in Second Quarter of 2017

Kona Continues to Propel CBA in Second Quarter of 2017

During a call with investors and analysts on Thursday, Craft Brew Alliance CEO Andy Thomas characterized the company’s second quarter results as “another win,” even though company-wide depletions dipped 2 percent amidst pressure from more than 5,500 breweries competing for an evolving consumer set that Thomas called “alien.”