Brewbound Podcast: A Field Report From the Great American Beer Festival

Brewbound Podcast: A Field Report From the Great American Beer Festival

Fresh back from Denver, Justin and Zoe recap their experiences at the Great American Beer Festival. Jess quizzes them on the beers, the booths and the vibe of this year’s fest. Plus, stick around for a Brew Talks replay of our conversation on the health of national draft beer.

Manna Beverages to Acquire Nor-Cal Beverage Co.

Manna Beverages to Acquire Nor-Cal Beverage Co.

Manna Beverages & Ventures (MB&V) is set to acquire California-based co-packer Nor-Cal Beverage Company for an undisclosed sum, the company announced today. The deal is subject to due diligence and approvals.

Boisson: Non-Alc Retailer Lands Backing From Pernod Ricard’s Venture Arm, Adds New CEO

Boisson: Non-Alc Retailer Lands Backing From Pernod Ricard’s Venture Arm, Adds New CEO

As the momentum behind zero-proof drinks shows no signs of abating, leading non-alc retailer Boisson is taking steps to secure its place within the expanding category, bringing on a new CEO and announcing today that has received funding in a $5 million bridge round from Convivialité Ventures, the VC arm of Pernod Ricard, and Connect Ventures.

Jim Koch: The Craft Industry Today is ‘What Success Looks Like’

Jim Koch: The Craft Industry Today is ‘What Success Looks Like’

Craft continues to battle declines, with dollar sales for the segment down -1% in the last 52 weeks (ending September 19) and volume down -5.3% in Circana-tracked channels. But the ebbs and flows of craft are what make it a “success,” Samuel Adams founder Jim Koch said last week during the company’s annual media brunch at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF).