Cascade Brewing Releases Cosmosaic and Blueberry
Cascade Brewing has announced two new releases coming out today: Cosmosaic, a brand new project, and Blueberry 2020, a longtime favorite.
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Brew to Booze: ReBru “Recrafts” Waste Beer into Small-Batch Spirits
ReBru Spirits, a new employee-owned microdistillery producing small-batch spirits exclusively derived from high-quality, out-of-code and overstock craft beer, is pleased to announce the launch of its debut portfolio, including ReBru Spirits Gin, Vodka, and limited-edition Sweetcane Peppermint Whiskey in 375 ml and 750 ml bottles.
Lone Tree Brewing Company Publishes 2020 Production Numbers; Looks Forward To 10th Anniversary
Lone Tree Brewing Company kicks off 2021 with a diversified year-round can lineup and excitement looking forward to the company’s 10-year anniversary. Here is the brewery’s 2020 Year in Review.
Brewbound Podcast: Ad Age’s EJ Schultz Reviews Super Bowl Beer Ads; Bourcard Nesin Discusses Uber’s Deal for Drizly
Did this year’s crop of Super Bowl beer commercials score or fumble? This week’s Brewbound Podcast dives into beer ads during Super Bowl LV with Ad Age assistant managing editor E.J. Schultz. Rabobank analyst Bourcard Nesin also stops by to discuss Uber’s $1.1 billion deal to acquire Drizly.
Ship Bottom Brewery to Distribute Battle River Brewing
Ship Bottom Brewery has entered into agreement to distribute Battle River Brewing. Ship Bottom will sell and distribute Battle River to twelve northern New Jersey counties plus Ocean and Atlantic counties.
Island Brands USA Names Chad Webb COO
Island Brands USA, producers of clean, better for you, super premium beer, announced today its biggest hire since its 2017 founding, naming beverage industry veteran Chad Webb as Chief Operating Officer. With 25 years of industry experience on the wholesaler and brewery side, Webb will direct all facets of the Island Brands business, including partners, vendors, operations, and sales.
Holidaily Brewing Company Expands Distribution to Kansas City Metro and Kansas
Holidaily Brewing Company, America’s dedicated gluten-free brewery, is set to distribute to Kansas City Metro and all of Kansas on March 15, 2021.
Author Jeremy Banas Releases Book on Pierre Celis, The Godfather of Witbier
Celis Beer: Born In Belgium, Brewed In Texas, highlights the history of Pierre Celis, The Godfather of Witbier, from his beginnings in Hoegaarden, Belgium in 1966 to the Celis we know and love today, as well as a history of the style he brought to the world.
NBWA, Other Bev Alc Trade Groups Oppose Legalizing Alcohol Shipping Through USPS
Several beverage alcohol trade groups are speaking out against a bill that would grant the U.S. Postal Service the ability to ship beer, wine and spirits.
Brooklyn Sold Brand Rights in Europe, Parts of Asia to Carlsberg for $130 Million Last Year
Brooklyn Brewery sold its international brand rights in Europe and parts of Asia to long-time collaborator Carlsberg for around $130 million last year. The Danish multinational beer manufacturer reported the June acquisition of Brooklyn’s brand rights within its 2020 annual report.
Anheuser-Busch’s Brewers Collective Partners with TerraCycle to Launch New PPE Recycling Program in Craft Breweries across the U.S.
Today, Brewers Collective, the craft business unit of Anheuser-Busch, announced a national partnership with innovative recycling company TerraCycle to promote the proper recycling of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Portland’s Ecliptic Brewing and Wayfinder Beer Collaborate on Cold IPA
Ecliptic Brewing is pairing up with Wayfinder Beer to brew a Cold IPA. Shipping February 17th in 16-ounce cans and draft, this will be Ecliptic’s first Cosmic Collaboration with Wayfinder and the first of 2021.
Heavy Seas Announces Curbside Exclusive Release: Bottomless Bellini Inspired Beer
Heavy Seas Beer is excited to announce the next release from its 15 Barrel Brewhouse, Bottomless Bellini. This Bellini inspired ale is juicy, bright, and fizzy for all the fun without the stemmed glass. We’d like to think brunch is always better when it’s Bottomless. This Bellini inspired beer will be available in 4-packs of 16oz cans during a curbside can release from February 26th-28th.
Heineken to Shed 8,000 Jobs; Records $279 Million Lagunitas Impairment Charge
In reporting full-year 2020 earnings today, Heineken NV announced plans to cut its global workforce by 8,000 full-time employees as part of a reorganization plan first announced in October. Heineken, the world’s second largest beer manufacturer, also recorded several impairment charges totaling more than $1.1 billion (€963 million) to “tangible and intangible assets in operating profit.”