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Sapporo Closes on Acquisition of Stone Brewing

Sapporo Closes on Acquisition of Stone Brewing

Sapporo’s $165 million acquisition of Stone Brewing officially closed Wednesday, August 31, giving the Japanese beer maker one of the top 10 craft breweries by volume in the U.S. in 2021 and the 18th largest brewing operation overall.

OMF’s 9th Annual Gratitude Party is Back on October 1

With gratitude and appreciation, Our Mutual Friend Brewing(OMF) announces their 9th Annual Gratitude Party on Saturday, October 1 at the brewery (2810 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205) from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The festivities will include live spinning tunes from multiple DJs, specialty releases, and super collectible Gratitude Party bundles available for purchase.

RationAle Brewing Partners with Breakthru Beverage Group to Expand Distribution Across Colorado, on the Brink of Introducing its Latest Non-Alcoholic Craft Brews

RationAle Brewing™ is taking its San Diego-born, Sonoma-brewed non-alcoholic craft beers and heading east, with the announcement of its partnership with Breakthru Beverage Group, a leading North American distributor of the world’s top beer brands, to support the brand’s expansion into Colorado, the first expansion state after launching in California.

Brewbound Podcast: Dogfish Head, Harpoon and Craft Beer Cellar Explore the 4th Category

Brewbound Podcast: Dogfish Head, Harpoon and Craft Beer Cellar Explore the 4th Category

In this Brew Talks replay, Sam Calagione of Dogfish Head, Dan Kenary of Harpoon’s parent company Mass. Bay Brewing and Suzanne Schalow of Craft Beer Cellar share their views on the evolution of the beer category with the addition of fourth category offerings such as hard seltzers, spirits-based canned cocktails, hard kombuchas, hard teas and more.

NielsenIQ: Expect ‘Positive Momentum’ for RTDs, Beer Over Labor Day Weekend, Although Results May Be ‘Slightly Muted’ Compared to 2021

NielsenIQ: Expect ‘Positive Momentum’ for RTDs, Beer Over Labor Day Weekend, Although Results May Be ‘Slightly Muted’ Compared to 2021

With the summer selling season’s last gasp just days away, NielsenIQ VP of beverage alcohol though leadership Jon Berg expects ready-to-drink (RTD) offerings and beer “to have positive momentum” this Labor Day holiday weekend. However, Berg cautioned that results may be “slightly muted” compared to 2021 as shoppers are “really starting to feel substantial impact from inflation now.”

Touchdown! High Noon Announces New LTO Pack Just In Time for College Football Season

Spirit of Gallo’s High Noon, the #1 selling spirit-based hard seltzer, is kicking off college football tailgating season with the release of a limited-edition High Noon Tailgate Pack, the perfect companion for gearing up for a game day against rivals or enjoying homecoming weekend at your alma mater.