Rhinegeist Names Mike Parks as Next CEO
Cincinnati’s Rhinegeist Brewery has named Mike Parks as its next CEO, company founders Bob Bonder and Bryant Goulding announced in a letter to employees today.
CGA: On-Premise Velocity Above 2019 in All Key States
On-premise velocity continues to trade higher than 2020, up +60% year-over-year for the week ending August 7, 2020, according to market research firm CGA.
DISCUS Leaders Detail Benefits of DTC Alcohol Sales and Spirits Tax Equivalency
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) spirits sales represents a $2.5-$3 billion opportunity for the industry, David Ozgo, chief economist for the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), said during the latest episode of Rabobank’s Liquid Assets podcast.
Report: FTC Scrutinizing Uber’s Partnership with GoPuff, Deal with Drizly
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating an agreement made in May between Uber and GoPuff that allows consumers to order items from the e-commerce delivery retailer via the UberEats delivery app, according to The Information.
IHOP to Add Beer, Wine to Menus in San Diego and New Mexico
Noted pancake purveyor IHOP is soft launching its “Bubbles, Wine & Brews” menu in three of its restaurants in San Diego and New Mexico, with additional locations in New York, Rhode Island, Maryland and Ohio, among others, to follow.
Brewbound Data Club: IWSR’s Brandy Rand Explains Why RTDs and Hard Seltzers Have Been a ‘Game Changer’ for the Beer Category
The growth of hard seltzers and spirits-based, ready-to-drink offerings has reached “unicorn” status, Brandy Rand, chief operating officer for the Americas for market research firm IWSR, told Brewbound during the latest edition of Brewbound Data Club.
Drizly: Non-Alc Beer Sales Up 200% Year-Over-Year on the E-Commerce Platform
Non-alcoholic (NA) beer, wine and spirits continues to be one of the fastest-growing segments on the e-commerce beverage platform Drizly.
NYC Brewers Guild Revokes Non Sequitur Beer Project’s Membership Following Sexual Assault Allegations Against Co-Founder (Updated)
The New York City Brewers Guild has revoked the membership of Brooklyn-based Non Sequitur Beer Project after allegations of sexual assault against its co-founder surfaced on social media.
Athletic Brewing Announces Gym and Taproom Combo Pop-Up in Austin
Non-alcoholic craft brewery Athletic Brewing is preparing to open a pop-up facility featuring “the intersection of beer and burpees” in Austin, Texas, the company teased today on social media.
Boston Beer and PepsiCo Partner to Create ‘HARD MTN DEW’
Boston Beer Company and PepsiCo Beverages today announced a new partnership project: “HARD MTN DEW.”
Goose Island Announces 2021 Bourbon County Stout Lineup
The annual “Black Friday” release of Goose Island’s Bourbon County Stout is set for November 26, and the Anheuser-Busch InBev-owned craft brewery revealed today the lineup of variants for the limited-edition beer.
Willie’s Superbrew Continues East Coast Expansion Based on Retailer Demand
Massachusetts-based hard seltzer brand Willie’s Superbrew was midway through a call with the supermarket chain Harris Teeter when the buyer interjected…
Wormtown Picks Tree House Vet Kimberly Golinski as President and General Manager
Wormtown Brewery has named former Tree House Brewing office manager Kimberly Golinski as its new general manager and president, according to Worcester Magazine. Golinski succeeds Scott Metzger, who announced his departure last month from the Worcester, Massachusetts-headquartered craft brewery to become the chief operating officer at Maui Brewing.
Bump Williams Urges Producers to Develop Off-Premise Sales and Marketing Strategies For Back Half of Year as COVID Uncertainty Rises
Bump Williams Consulting’s latest industry analysis offered a stark assessment of the latest state of play within the beer industry. “Everyone is worried about the health of the soft trends of their business,” Williams wrote.