Craft beer industry news.
Several big craft beer deals have gone down in 2022, from the sale of Stone Brewing to Sapporo, to Tilray’s recent acquisition of Montauk Brewing. Those transactions have one thing in common: investment bank Arlington Capital Advisors. Arlington director Ryan Lake broke down the state of beverage alcohol M&A during the Brewbound Live business conference.
Ekos is excited to fully launch an all-new production planner for breweries that makes it easier to plan and streamlines production.
Sycamore Brewing, the Charlotte-based craft brewery known for its top-notch ingredients, announces the return of Sticky Crystals (7.04% ABV) for a limited time only.
Opening a brewery in any year is a challenge. In 2022, amid inflation, rising cost of goods and labor shortages, what’s it like to try to move from brewery-in-planning to open with a full taproom? Sarah Real and Mike Dell’Aquila, the co-founders of Hot Plate Brewing, share their experience.
Stone Brewing, among the world’s most renowned IPA breweries, introduces a family of year-round beers to accompany its hugely popular Stone Delicious IPA.
U.S. craft breweries saw a “varied recovery” in 2022, with volume returning to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels, but not all channels bouncing back and margins tightening, according to the Brewers Association’s (BA) annual Year in Beer report.
A judge has granted Pullayup, Washington-headquartered Olympic Eagle Distributing a preliminary injunction against Constellation Brands’ termination in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for next year’s beer release lineups.
Lagunitas will close its Seattle taproom next month, which was “not a decision we took lightly,” the Heineken-owned craft brewery said. Cloverdale, California-headquartered Bear Republic brewing shuttered its remaining taproom for the winter on December 11, and plans to reopen in the spring. Portland, Oregon-based Sasquatch Brewery announced last month it will halt beer- and cider-making operations, but its pub will remain in business.
Stony Creek Brewery, a leading regional craft brewery located in Branford, Connecticut, announced that they have partnered with Bigelow Tea for the release of two new tea-infused beers.
Public Coast Brewing Co. has released three more of its “special release” beers, which are only available for a limited time: the Kölsch Scrump-tious Spruce Tip Ale, Salted Caramel Stout and Farm Honey Lager.
Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) has restructured its sales force, cutting “a handful” of sales roles, in order to better focus the company’s efforts on off-premise retailers.
The Consumer Price Index for beer at-home increased +7.7% in November 2022 compared to a year ago, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Notably, the CPI for beer at-home is now outpacing the CPI for all products.
Pawtucket is no stranger to a revolution. The city, that is the birthplace to the American Industrial Revolution, is also home to Foolproof Brewing Company, which has joined the cause to aid the quest for freedom and democracy for the people in Iran.
