Distribution News: Allagash Locks In Distribution to Wisconsin; Two Roads Goes to Minnesota; New Belgium Voodoo Ranger 1985 IPA Lands in Chicago

Distribution News: Allagash Locks In Distribution to Wisconsin; Two Roads Goes to Minnesota; New Belgium Voodoo Ranger 1985 IPA Lands in Chicago

After a successful trial run last month, Portland, Maine-headquartered Allagash Brewing announced this week that it will permanently expand distribution of its offerings to Wisconsin. Stratford, Connecticut-headquartered Two Roads Brewing announced Wednesday that it has expanded distribution of its products to Minnesota.

Watch Brewbound Frontlines: Removing Barriers to Entry to the Beer Industry

Watch Brewbound Frontlines: Removing Barriers to Entry to the Beer Industry

This week on Brewbound Frontlines, our panel discusses efforts companies and organizations are taking to make the craft beer industry more diverse. Brooklyn Brewery brewmaster Garrett Oliver, Tired Hands Brewing co-owner Julie Foster and brewer Christina Alleva, Boston Beer Company director of partnerships Jennifer Glanville and Chula Vista Brewery founder Tim Parker join the discussion.

Craft Brewery Finance: Open Book Management for Craft Breweries

Craft Brewery Finance: Open Book Management for Craft Breweries

One way to manage your brewery business differently, and more effectively, is with open book management. Open book management (OBM) is a system in which employees are provided with financial information so that they can make better business decisions.

Anheuser-Busch-backed Kombrewcha Looks to Gain Traction in Surging Hard Kombucha Segment

Anheuser-Busch-backed Kombrewcha Looks to Gain Traction in Surging Hard Kombucha Segment

Kombrewcha CEO Garrett Bredenkamp is looking to the hard seltzer segment for inspiration as the hard kombucha brand backed by Anheuser-Busch’s ZX Ventures looks to compete in the fast-growing segment. As such, this fall, Kombrewcha will introduce two new flavors — Blood Orange and Mango Pineapple — to a 12 oz. 4-can variety pack, which also includes existing offerings Berry Hibiscus and Ginger Lemon.

Molson Coors Loses Patience with Saint Archer Gold, Shelves Brand

Molson Coors Loses Patience with Saint Archer Gold, Shelves Brand

Saint Archer Gold might have needed just a little more patience. But Molson Coors’ patience with the brand — the company’s answer to the top-selling super premium offering, Anheuser-Busch’s Michelob Ultra — has run out, the company announced Friday, citing pressures caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Modern Times Furloughs Taproom Staff in LA, San Diego, Encinitas, Santa Barbara

Modern Times Furloughs Taproom Staff in LA, San Diego, Encinitas, Santa Barbara

Modern Times has furloughed employees at five of its seven taprooms, the San Diego-headquartered brewery wrote in an email Thursday night. Three breweries in Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Brewers Collective, the craft division of the world’s largest beer manufacturer, have temporarily closed their taprooms after employees tested positive for COVID-19. Sierra Nevada plans to keep its taprooms, gift shops and brewery tours closed for the foreseeable future.

Watch Brewbound Frontlines: Border X Owners Discuss Mujeres Brew House Plans; Heavy Seas CEO Dan Kopman Looks Back at the Past Four Months in Beer

Watch Brewbound Frontlines: Border X Owners Discuss Mujeres Brew House Plans; Heavy Seas CEO Dan Kopman Looks Back at the Past Four Months in Beer

On this week’s Brewbound Frontlines, David and Carmen Favela, the co-owners of San Diego-based Border X Brewing, discuss their collaboration with the Mujeres Brew Club on a new taproom project aimed at empowering female brewers. Heavy Seas Beer CEO Dan Kopman also joins the panel to look at the state of the industry nearly four months into the COVID-19 crisis.