Brewbound Podcast: Anderson Valley’s Kevin McGee on Keeping a Legacy Brand Fresh; Full Circle’s Arthur Moye on Building a House of Brands

Brewbound Podcast: Anderson Valley’s Kevin McGee on Keeping a Legacy Brand Fresh; Full Circle’s Arthur Moye on Building a House of Brands

This week’s Brewbound Podcast features two On Location interviews from the California Craft Beer Summit in Sacramento. Anderson Valley Brewing president and CEO Kevin McGee shares how he’s keeping the legacy craft brand relevant, and why he’s entangled in a legal battle with the nation’s largest beer wholesaler with potential wider implications for California craft brewers. Then, Full Circle owner Arthur Moye explores plans for the Speakeasy brand.

💡 INSIDER’S Week in Beer: Great Taste, More Watt

💡 INSIDER’S Week in Beer: Great Taste, More Watt

So, I guess it’s comforting to know that if you ever get a not-so-great medical diagnosis, the folks at Gear Patrol have you covered. No, they won’t help with medical advice or mental health resources . . . but rather they have very considerately compiled the list of “24 beers you need to try before you die.” So, have fun using your last days on earth to track down bottles of beer.

A Round With… Holidaily Brewing’s Karen Hertz

A Round With… Holidaily Brewing’s Karen Hertz

In the latest installment of Brewbound’s A Round With – a weekly Insider-exclusive Q&A series with industry leaders – Karen Hertz dishes on running a brewery that’s defying the trends. Hertz is the founder and chief brewista of Golden, Colorado-based Holidaily Brewing, the country’s only certified gluten-free, woman-owned craft brewery.

Mad River Acquired by Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians

Mad River Acquired by Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians

Blue Lake, California-based Mad River Brewery has been acquired by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, who own and operate the Rolling Hills Casino and Resort in Corning, California.

Miller Lite Brings Back Tastes Great, Less Filling Campaign

Miller Lite Brings Back Tastes Great, Less Filling Campaign

Molson Coors is bringing back one of its most famous advertising campaigns. The company is reviving the Miller Lite “Tastes Great, Less Filling” debate that started in 1975 and tapping a new generation of “Miller Lite All Stars.”

Sazerac to Acquire BuzzBallz RTD Brand

Sazerac to Acquire BuzzBallz RTD Brand

Spirits giant Sazerac announced today plans to acquire Southern Champion’s ready-to-drink (RTD) portfolio, including BuzzBallz, the spherical wine-, spirit- and malt-based cocktail brand.