The idea of a mega merger between Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller Plc. may soon skunk like a bottle of Bud left out in the sun for too long. Given the announcement that Molson Coors CEO Peter Swinburn will retire at the end of 2014, an analyst for Edward Jones told Bloomberg Businessweek that if such a merger were, in fact, “imminent,” a change in the top chair would be unlikely, hinting the company is thus not readying itself for consolidation.
Boulder, CO — Boulder Beer Company, Colorado’s First Craft Brewery, will release their small batch, limited-edition seasonal beer called Dragonhosen Imperial Oktoberfest the week of August 4th. This is its second year in their seasonal lineup.
Waukesha, WI — The Boelter Beverage Group, a leading supplier of branded glass and barware in the brewing industry, and Granite City Food & Brewery, a polished casual American restaurant and microbrewer with 30 locations in 13 states, announce a partnership to refresh the restaurant’s corporate brand identity and each of its microbrews.
We learned a valuable lesson during our recent Brew Talks event in San Diego: if you give three bar owners enough beer and ask them about the local beer scene, duck and cover. The hour-long conversation featured plenty of diatribes about competing with brewery tasting rooms, increasingly difficult buying decisions, escalating beer prices and the importance of strengthening relationships with craft suppliers.
Despite South Carolina’s passage of the “Stone Bill,” the Palmetto State is no longer being considered as a location for Stone Brewing Co.’s planned East Coast facility. First reported by GSA Business, Stone, the country’s 10th largest craft brewery’s decision to look elsewhere was due to “logistical and geographic” reasons.
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) — which represents the interests of America’s 3,300 licensed, independent beer distributors — applauds America’s craft brewers for their continued growth and entrepreneurial spirit, which adds energy and excitement to the American beer industry.
PORTLAND, OR– Columbia Distributing, in partnership with Rogue Ales and Spirits, is pleased to announce the first annual Jack Joyce Scholarship Award, commencing fall of 2014.
The Brewers Association (BA) today reported mid-year growth for the country’s small and independent craft brewers. According to the latest data, craft beer production is up 18 percent through the first six months of 2014. Through June, BA-defined craft brewers have sold about 10.6 million barrels of beer, up from 9 million barrels in 2013, the BA said.
Bend, Oregon – In celebration of the 100-year anniversary of Local 36, a heat and frost insulators union in Portland, Oregon, Worthy Brewing Company’s newest release is Local 36 Red Lager.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Widmer Brothers Brewing today announced Widberry, Blackbier, and Big Ben Porter as the newest releases in the brewery’s 30 Beers for 30 Years Series. These limited release beers, brewed to commemorate the brewery’s 30th anniversary, will be available in the Portland area beginning this week.
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) will offer 20 education seminars at its 77th Annual Convention to be held September 28 — October 1, 2014, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Middlebury, VT — Woodchuck Hard Cider revived the cider industry in the U.S. 23 years ago and continues to create unique, handcrafted ciders today. In August, the award-winning brand is introducing HopsationÔäó, an innovative cider crafted with Cascade hops. Woodchuck will also release Cellar Series Sour Cherry, a tart cider crafted in the tradition of… Read more »
SEATTLE — Samuel Adams announced it will host its signature small business Speed Coaching event in Seattle for the first time on Monday, July 28th. Designed to provide expert, personalized business advice, the event is part of Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream, a micro-lending and coaching program for small business owners working in food,… Read more »
