Boston Beer Invests in Regional Super Bowl Ad for Wicked Hazy IPA

Boston Beer Invests in Regional Super Bowl Ad for Wicked Hazy IPA

Your Cousin from Boston is going to the Super Bowl. Boston Beer Company is investing in a Super Bowl spot that will run during the big game on February 7 in the New York and Boston markets to help boost the reincarnation of its New England IPA brand as Wicked Hazy.

Anheuser-Busch Backed EverGrain Gives Spent Grain a Second Life

Anheuser-Busch Backed EverGrain Gives Spent Grain a Second Life

The brewing industry produces 9 million metric tons of spent grain annually, and rather than discard it, Anheuser-Busch InBev-backed ingredient supplier EverGrain is giving the nutrient-rich brewing byproduct a second chance as a food and beverage ingredient.

Bang Counters PepsiCo Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit

Bang Counters PepsiCo Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit

As VPX Pharmaceuticals seeks to end its distribution agreement with PepsiCo in court, the Florida-based maker of Bang energy drink has filed a response in opposition to the soda giant’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit.

Molson Coors Launches Its First US CBD Drink in Colorado

Molson Coors Launches Its First US CBD Drink in Colorado

Beer giant Molson Coors is continuing its push into non-alcoholic beverage categories with the U.S. launch of Veryvell, a line of sparkling CBD-infused drinks available exclusively in Colorado.

A Letter from BevNET CEO John Craven: Moving From 2020 to 2021, With Gratitude

A Letter from BevNET CEO John Craven: Moving From 2020 to 2021, With Gratitude

The year 2020 was challenging in ways that few of us could possibly have anticipated. We have seen food and beverage industry members face a global pandemic that upended worker safety, the supply chain, retailing and distribution networks. The ongoing lockdowns have tested endurance and resources, but have pushed us all to find creative ways to survive and evolve.

Brewers Association Postpones Craft Brewers Conference Until September 2021, Moves Event to Denver

Brewers Association Postpones Craft Brewers Conference Until September 2021, Moves Event to Denver

The Brewers Association announced today that it will postpone its annual Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) and Brew Expo America until September and move the event to Denver from San Diego, where it had been planned for late March. The 2021 edition of CBC is now slated to be held September 9-12, pending health and safety protocols.

Rabobank: American Alcohol Consumers Now More Female than Male

Rabobank: American Alcohol Consumers Now More Female than Male

Americans’ consumption of alcohol has remained steady for nearly 15 years, but a new report from the research division of food and agribusiness financial firm Rabobank shows that Americans who imbibe are skewing more female, more diverse and older.

Large Beer Manufacturers, Trade Groups Review Campaign Spending Following Attack on Congress

Large Beer Manufacturers, Trade Groups Review Campaign Spending Following Attack on Congress

Corporate America is reassessing its campaign spending in the wake of a rally-turned-riot at the U.S. Capitol last week by supporters of President Donald Trump that left five people — including a Capitol police officer — dead. Within the beer industry, the two largest beer manufacturers in the U.S. told Brewbound that they will review their spending.

FIFCO USA to Shut Down Portland Brewing Company After 34 Years

FIFCO USA to Shut Down Portland Brewing Company After 34 Years

FIFCO USA will cease production of Portland Brewing Company beers and permanently close the brewery after 34 years, effective on February 5. FIFCO will also transfer production of Pyramid Brewing offerings, which had been brewed in Portland, to the Genesee production facility in Rochester, New York

IRI: Off-Premise Beer Category Sales Reach Nearly $43.8 Billion in 2020

IRI: Off-Premise Beer Category Sales Reach Nearly $43.8 Billion in 2020

Total beer dollar sales in off-premise retailers reached nearly $43.8 billion in 2020, according to market research firm IRI. The firm, which tracks category-wide sales at major off-premise retailers, reported a 14.7% increase in dollar sales and a 10% increase in volume sales at multi-outlet and convenience (MULC) stores (grocery, drug, club, dollar, mass-merchandiser and military) through December 27, 2020.