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SweetWater Launches New ‘Half-a-Gummie’ IPA

SweetWater Brewing Company (“SweetWater Brewing” or “SweetWater”), the largest craft brewer in the Southeast and a subsidiary of Tilray Brands, Inc. (“Tilray” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TLRY and TSX: TLRY), announced the latest innovation in its acclaimed IPA series – ‘Half-A-Gummie’ IPA.

Circana: Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA Now No. 1 Craft Beer in C-Stores; Sam Seasonal Passes Voodoo for No. 2 Spot in Grocery

Circana: Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA Now No. 1 Craft Beer in C-Stores; Sam Seasonal Passes Voodoo for No. 2 Spot in Grocery

New Belgium’s Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA (Voodoo Ranger) is now the No. 1 craft beer by dollar sales in the convenience channel, passing Molson Coors’ Blue Moon Belgian White (Blue Moon), according to data firm Circana’s monthly beer report. Voodoo Ranger has increased c-store dollar sales +14.8%, to more than $81 million year-to-date (YTD), ending November 5. The IPA now has 5.84% share of total craft beer dollar sales in the channel.

BeatBox, Flow Water Enter Five-Year Manufacturing Deal

BeatBox, Flow Water Enter Five-Year Manufacturing Deal

Flow Water is continuing to expand operations at its Aurora, Ontario, production facility while simultaneously seeking its divestiture, announcing today a five-year manufacturing partnership with alcoholic RTD party punch maker BeatBox Beverages set to kick off next summer. The deal, due to commence sometime between May and July 2024, marks Flow’s first move into beverage-alcohol… Read more »

Brewbound Podcast: Short’s Makes Room at the Inn

Brewbound Podcast: Short’s Makes Room at the Inn

Short’s Brewing CEO Scott Newman-Bale joins the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the Bellaire Inn, the brewery’s solution to the workforce housing crunch in its northern Michigan home. Thanks to the inn, Short’s was able to remain fully staffed through its busy summer season.

A-B US CMO Benoit Garbe to Resign

A-B US CMO Benoit Garbe to Resign

Anheuser-Busch InBev’s (A-B) U.S. chief marketing officer Benoit Garbe will resign at the end of the year, the company announced today. Garbe is departing to “embark on a new chapter in his career,” according to an A-B spokesperson.

Appalachian Brewing Company + Taylor Chip Cookies = Midnight Fridge Raider Salted Caramel Pretzel Pastry Stout

HARRISBURG, Pa.— Appalachian Brewing Company, the iconic Central Pennsylvania craft brewery, and Taylor Chip, a bourgeoning giant cookie company, proudly announce an indulgent partnership. The release of this year’s seasonal brew, Midnight Fridge Raider, pushes the boundaries of taste with a fusion of Taylor Chip cookies to create Midnight Fridge Raider: Salted Caramel Pretzel Stout…. Read more »

Other Half to Acquire Young Lion’s Brewing Facility and Taproom

Other Half to Acquire Young Lion’s Brewing Facility and Taproom

Brooklyn-based Other Half Brewing Company has a deal to purchase Young Lion Brewing Company’s brewery and taproom in Canandaigua, New York, the companies announced today. The Young Lion brand and intellectual property was not included in the transaction.