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Actor Steven Ogg and Common Space Brewery Announce OGG IPA for Charity

We are so excited to announce that actor Steven Ogg – known for his roles in The Walking Dead, Westworld, Snowpiercer, Trevor in the game GTA V, and the upcoming film Emancipation – just released his first IPA with LA based Common Space Brewery.

Vermont’s von Trapp Brewery Plans for Big Summer Tourist Season Following Ups and Downs of Last 2 Years

Vermont’s von Trapp Brewery Plans for Big Summer Tourist Season Following Ups and Downs of Last 2 Years

Like most tourist destinations during the pandemic, the last couple of years have been full of ups and downs for the Trapp Family Lodge and its brewery operation in Stowe, Vermont. Over the last two years, the resort experienced its “slowest tourism levels ever,” followed by its “highest tourism levels ever”, Sam von Trapp, executive vice president of Trapp Family Lodge and von Trapp Brewing, told Brewbound.

Luna Bay Booch Partners with Delaware North

Luna Bay Booch – the country’s only female-owned-and-operated hard kombucha brand – will be available at a few of the country’s busiest airports, including Los Angeles International, Denver International and Austin-Bergstrom International this summer.

Here Come the Mezcal RTDs, But Not So Fast

Here Come the Mezcal RTDs, But Not So Fast

With more drinkers reaching for tequila-based ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, mezcal versions could seem like a natural next step considering the spirit’s recent rise. Madre Mezcal, a brand with a foothold in the mezcal market is the most recent to launch their version, a 5% ABV can called Desert Water that comes in four flavors. Meanwhile, Elenita, which launched as the first mezcal RTD in 2020, has been steadily growing their distribution. But unlike other agave spirit RTDs, they might not get much competition for a while – the supply chain challenges are just that big

People Moves: Mary Mills Departs NielsenIQ for 3 Tier Beverages; Uinta Hires Ian Fuller as Director of Brewing Operations

People Moves: Mary Mills Departs NielsenIQ for 3 Tier Beverages; Uinta Hires Ian Fuller as Director of Brewing Operations

NielsenIQ veteran Mary Mills has departed the data giant to join Chicago-based 3 Tier Beverages as a consultant. During her 14 years at NielsenIQ, Mills worked with clients in the food, beverage and consumer goods industries in a variety of roles, including innovation insights, client management and business development. She brings nearly a decade of experience with beverage-alcohol brands to 3 Tier. Salt Lake City-headquartered Uinta Brewing has tapped Ian Fuller as director of brewing operations.