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Tilray to Acquire Montauk Brewing

Tilray to Acquire Montauk Brewing

Global cannabis firm Tilray is adding an East Coast craft brewery to its growing brewery portfolio, with the acquisition of Montauk Brewing Company.

Wild Tonic Jun Kombucha Focuses on Clarity with Revamped Packaging

Wild Tonic Jun Kombucha Focuses on Clarity with Revamped Packaging

Following five years of research and development under the leadership of director of sales and marketing Jessica Gerth, jun maker Wild Tonic has unveiled a revamped visual identity designed to celebrate the brand’s uniqueness and clarify the difference between jun and kombucha for consumers.

Brewbound ICYMI: Modern Times’ Pool Party Ends

Brewbound ICYMI: Modern Times’ Pool Party Ends

Sometimes you can’t just easily wrap up a story. The sale of Modern Times is one of those stories. The latest in the Modern Times ownership saga is the deal to merge with Maui Brewing and form the Craft ‘Ohana platform closed last weekend.

UMass Boston Launches Green Brewery Recognition Program With Funding From EPA Grant

The University of Massachusetts at Boston and its Center for Sustainable Enterprise and Regional Competitiveness (SERC) received a two-year, $350,000 Pollution Prevention Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help craft breweries in Massachusetts implement environmentally conscious business practices.

My Local Brew Works Launches ‘Philly Phinger’ Signature Beer Mid-World Series Championship Run

My Local Brew Works (MLBW), Philadelphia’s custom craft nanobrewery that focuses on special events, contract brewing, and direct-to-public sales, is celebrating Red October (… and November) with the official launch of their first signature beer Philly Phinger, following the recent viral image of a young Phillies fan giving a San Diego reporter the middle finger after NLCS triumph on Sunday, October 23. 

Monster: Price Increases Tempering Costs

Monster: Price Increases Tempering Costs

Monster Beverage Company reported +15.2% year-over-year sales growth in the third quarter, even as increased expenses and cost of goods continue to drag on the energy drink maker’s margins despite price increases.