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Thorn Brewing Adds New Members to Brew Team

Thorn Brewing Co. is excited to announce that Shawn Steele has taken the position as Director of Brewing Operations at the Barrio Logan production facility.

Jack Daniel’s Launches New Spirit-based Canned Cocktails

The Jack Daniel Distillery has introduced the new Jack Daniel’s Canned Cocktails series featuring Jack & Seltzer; Jack & Cola; and Jack, Honey & Lemonade, available in select markets beginning this month.

Payette Brewing Launches New Can Design

Priding themselves on the quality and craftsmanship of their beer, Payette Brewing is releasing a wildly new look with the same adventurous attitude.

Yakima Chief Hops Hires Howard Allred as CFO

Yakima Chief Hops, a 100% grower-owned hop supplier, welcomed new Chief Financial Officer Howard Allred shortly after the COVID-19 outbreak began.

Payette Brewing Reopens Tap Room and Beer Garden

After being closed to the public for over two months due to the cease on-site consumption of the Tap Room during COVID-19, Payette is thrilled to welcome back their loyal supporters to their brewery on Saturday, May 30th, at 11 a.m.

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences Unveils Brewing Liquefaction Enzyme Solution AMYLEX 6T

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences (DuPont) has announced a new enzyme solution for adjunct liquefaction: AMYLEX 6T. The innovative enzyme enables numerous business gains for breweries and distilleries alike including the ability to expand into new segments with locally-sourced raw materials, improve productivity, maximize yield, ensure consistent quality and ultimately increase profitability.

Galipette Cidre Partners with Free Spirits to Launch in Israel

Cider Supply Co., the owner of Galipette Cidre, has signed a distribution agreement with Free Spirits of Israel, effective from June 1st. The agreement covers nationwide distribution and brand activation rights for the Galipette Cidre range, an award-winning pure juice French cider.

Watch: Braxton Brewing’s Jake Rouse on the Kentucky Craft Brewery’s Big 2019 and Fast Pivots Amid a Pandemic

Watch: Braxton Brewing’s Jake Rouse on the Kentucky Craft Brewery’s Big 2019 and Fast Pivots Amid a Pandemic

Braxton Brewing Company finished 2019 as one of the fastest-rising craft breweries in the nation. The Covington, Kentucky-based craft brewery grew its volumes by 96%, to 23,500 barrels, elevating the company to regional brewery status — those producing between 15,000 and 6 million barrels — according to production data released by the Brewers Association. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has dampened the company’s 2020 outlook.