Pernod Ricard Acquires Stake in Skrewball Whiskey
Pernod Ricard has made a play for flavored whiskey by acquiring a majority stake in peanut butter flavored Skrewball whiskey, the company announced today.
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Urban South Brewery and Ben E. Keith Partner to Expand Distribution Across Greater Houston, Texas
Urban South Brewery, known for producing high quality, sessionable and affordable craft beers and hard seltzers, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Ben E. Keith distribution to bring their award-winning beers to even more consumers in the greater Houston, Texas area.
BeerBoard: Draft Volume Booms on St. Patrick’s Day
It was either the luck of the Irish, an aligning of stars or just excellent planning that had both St. Patrick’s Day and the opening weekend of March Madness falling on a Friday this year.
Announcing Porter Week at River North Brewery
You don’t have to go to London to enjoy a proper pint of porter. This week, March 22-26, River North Brewery is bringing all the porters to the Denver beer scene by hosting its first-ever Porter Week!
Yuengling Runs into Supply Issues in Midwestern Expansion Markets, Aims to Catch up ‘Over the Next Couple of Months’
D.G. Yuengling & Son’s joint venture with Molson Coors has run into supply issues just weeks after rolling out packaged beer in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma.
Philly-Based Two Robbers Aims for a Knock-Out with Double Punch Hard Juice
Double Punch Hard Juice, a new hard juice contender from Philadelphia-based Two Robbers Hard Seltzer, will enter the ring next month. “We’ve been developing this idea for over a year, as a way to bridge the highly sessionable and low-calorie, zero-sugar nature of hard seltzers with the full-flavor full-texture aspects of FMBs [flavored malt beverages] and craft beer,” co-founder and CEO Vikram Nayar said.
Vervet Ready-To-Drink Cocktails Enters Spring 2023 with New Retail and Hospitality Accounts
Vervet, a line of ready-to-drink sparkling cocktails sourced and made in California, enters Spring 2023 with new accounts and increased sales at premium Southern California retailers.
Ale Asylum Returns Through IP Acquisition by Karben4 Brewing
Ale Asylum’s flagship Hopalicious pale ale is back from the dead, eight months after the Wisconsin brewery closed its doors, thanks to another Madison brewery.
IWSR: Alcohol E-Commerce Growth Expected to Moderate, Shift Channels
After Covid-19 boosted online beverage alcohol sales, growth is expected to normalize as omnichannel and on-demand operators gain share, according to a new report released Thursday from the IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.
Resolute Brewing Rebrands, Invests More In Local Malt, Shares Community Influence In 2022 Year In Review
For Resolute Brewing, community is everything. The brewery just reported numbers, philanthropic impact, a greater investment in local ingredients, and an ongoing rebrand.
Upland Brewing Company Unveils Hoosier Gameday Lager with IU Athletics
Upland Brewing Company, a craft brewer with brewery, brewpub and tap house locations throughout Indiana, announces the first-ever Indiana University Athletics branded beer: Hoosier Gameday Lager.
Monnik Beer Co. Celebrates 2nd Annual Scott Hand Day
Louisville-based Monnik Beer Co. is set to celebrate the second annual Scott Hand Day on Monday, March 20th, at their Burnett Avenue taproom in Schnitzelberg.
Brewbound ICYMI: Covering the Beer Biz From Coast to Coast
As the Brewbound team gets ready to embark on another road trip next week, Zoe and Jess are wrapping up their own recent journeys. Zoe ventured to Maine for the New England Craft Brew Summit in Portland, and she picked up more than a few nuggets from that trip. Notably, Brewers Association chief economist Bart Watson offered an early read on 2022 production numbers.
Sloop Brewing Co. Presents Sloop Premium Lager
Sloop Brewing Co. is releasing Sloop Premium Lager, a crisp, easy drinking, American lager.