People Moves: Stoli, Lyre’s Name New CEOs
Stoli Group has announced a reshuffle of leadership roles today, appointing former CFO Chris Caldwell as its new global CEO.
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Funkytown Brewery Wins Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Brewing & Business Experienceship
Funkytown Brewery has been named the winner of the 12th annual Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Brewing & Business Experienceship.
George Dickel and Social Hour Team Up to Launch Social Hour Bourbon Smash
For their first collaboration, George Dickel and Social Hour brought fans the quintessential autumnal cocktail – the Harvest Whiskey Sour. Just in time for the summer, the brands are teaming up once again to launch another seasonally-inspired release in the form of a slow-sipping bourbon cocktail – Social Hour Bourbon Smash made with Dickel Bourbon.
Biscayne Bay Brewing to Open Miami’s firs Brewery and Taproom in Historic Old Post Office Building July 19
Biscayne Bay Brewing, a locally owned and independent brewery, is excited to announce the highly anticipated opening of their flagship location in Downtown Miami. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone as it becomes the first-ever brewery and taproom in the heart of Downtown Miami.
Beer Institute: May Domestic Tax Paids Record Largest YoY Decline of 2023; Imports Back in the Black
May recorded the largest year-over-year (YoY) decline in domestic tax paids so far this year, decreasing -7.7%, to 13.3 million barrels, according to the Beer Institute (BI).
Siren Rock Brewing Company Taps Award-Winning Industry Veteran as New Head Brewer
Siren Rock Brewing Company, based in Rockwall, is excited to announce their new Head Brewer, Matt Pennington.
Barrel & Flow to Return to Pittsburgh’s Strip District
Support local, sip local, shop local, and vibe local as Barrel & Flow brings its unique blend of craft and collaboration brews, live visual artist demos, a wide-ranging collection of musicians and deejays, an artisan market featuring Black-owned small businesses, and a varying collection of food vendors to The Stacks at 3 Crossings on August 12, 2023.
CGA: Father’s Day ‘Most Valuable’ Sunday for Beer so Far, On-Premise Sales +8% vs. 2022
Father’s Day was the ‘most valuable Sunday” so far this year for bev-alc in the on-premise channel, according to CGA, a NIQ on-premise market research firm.
Five Aspiring Texas Craft Brewery Projects Awarded Grants for Trade Association Membership
The grantees have been announced for the third year of a program awarding aspiring craft brewers with membership in the Texas Craft Brewers Guild.
Bang Initiates Mass Layoffs in Florida
Bang Energy’s parent company Vital Pharmaceuticals (VPX) has initiated mass layoffs in preparation for its anticipated acquisition by Monster Beverage Corp., according to an internal memo viewed by BevNET.
ABM Equipment Introduces Grain Handling Automation Software
ABM Equipment’s flagship software, DSO Sentinel, has been adapted from the food processing industry to fill the gap in grain automation. It controls equipment, generates reports, and sends alerts
Levitate & Trillium Beer Collaboration Released to Celebrate Two of New England’s Finest Homegrown Brands
The collision course between two of New England’s finest homegrown brands has been brewing for quite some time, and Trillium and Levitate have come together to celebrate their shared values as businesses and the mutual love of a good time through the release of their first ever collaborative beer offering.
JuneShine Looking to ‘Grow Up’ and Compete Against Major Total Bev-Alc Players
Five years into business, JuneShine – a Southern California-based hard kombucha and canned cocktail maker – is eying its next chapter, focused on being not just a leader in the segments it participates in, but a competitor in the total bev-alc space.
Sycamore Brewing Announces New Juicy Lager & Return of Fan-Favorite Drippy
Sycamore Brewing, the largest Charlotte-born brewery and top three craft brewery in North Carolina, announces the release of brand new Juicy Lager (7.2% ABV) IPA alongside the return of tropical fan-favorite Drippy (7% ABV).