The Brewers Association (BA) today reported that export volume of American craft beer grew 49 percent in 2013 for an estimated $73 million in total sales. Based on results from a recently-completed BA survey, 82 U.S. craft brewers participating in the Brewers Association Export Development Program, and other non-members who responded to the survey, shipped 282,526 barrels around the world.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just released its fourth major study on alcohol advertising and the industry’s efforts to curb marketing to underage audiences. The latest report found that while the vast majority of campaigns across a variety of media met the placement standard, Internet access should be tightened so as to avoid targeting minors.
In February, Brewbound traveled through Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia to host Brew Talks, a free educational and networking meetup series for craft brewers. During the weeklong trip — which made stops at SweetWater Brewing in Atlanta, Fullsteam Brewery in Durham, North Carolina and Devils Backbone Brewing Company in Lexington, Virginia – brewers and wholesalers… Read more »
AleSmith Brewing Company has announced plans for a $10 million expansion project that will increase its brewing capacity to 150,000 barrels per year. The project, which will be financed by loans from California Bank and Trust and money from the sale of its existing facility, is expected to be complete by January of 2015.
What characteristics must a state possess to properly foster a thriving craft beer environment? John Carlson, executive director with the Colorado Brewers Guild (CBG), said the Centennial State’s “artful blend of manufacturing prowess, pure soul, agricultural ties, and innovative technology” have all helped Colorado evolve into the industry leader it is today.
Continuing to move out of what was once a customer base lying almost entirely in the Midwest, Bell’s Brewery today announced plans to expand distribution into Southern California in early May. The Michigan-based craft brewery has signed a wholesale agreement with Craft Beer Guild Distributing of California, an extension of L. Knife & Son’s growing… Read more »
Take note craft brewers — Corona is coming after your draft lines. Following a successful test run in six cities during 2012 and 2013, Constellation Brands — which owns the Corona and Modelo brands, among others — said it plans to strengthen its presence at the tap with the expansion of Corona Light draft to 35 additional U.S. markets.
Adirondack Brewery has announced a five-year expansion plan that will triple its brewing and bottling capacities while enabling the Lake George-based company to grow distribution throughout its home state of New York. Capacity at the new place, which is to be built on a four-acre lot connected to its Canada Street location, will reach 35,000… Read more »
Boston Beer Company made headlines last week when it dropped its sponsorship of the annual South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade amid growing controversy surrounding the exclusion of gay and lesbian participants. The brewery decided to distance itself from the parade when it became clear that negotiations between parade organizers and gay rights activists would… Read more »
It’s not often that some of the country’s most successful food and beverage entrepreneurs, investors and industry veterans are assembled to share their personal strategies for launching and growing profitable consumer packaged goods companies.
It has been said that in the contentious climate of American politics, a couple of beers between officials might just kick-start mediation, but that could all depend on the strength of the brew. Considering the Oregon delegation’s ascension to the caucus’ leadership ranks in both chambers, chances are, it just might be a Deschutes that… Read more »
The craft brew train kept on rolling in 2013 as production from the country’s smallest beer makers grew 18 percent, according to data released today by the Brewers Association (BA). As part of its annual report on the U.S. craft beer industry, the BA — which represents the interests of small and independent brewers —… Read more »
Founders Brewing Co. today announced plans to expand distribution into the four major metropolitan areas of Tennessee with a network of distributors. Beginning in April, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based brewery’s year-round and seasonal offerings will be available on draft throughout Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, and Knoxville, with bottles arriving in subsequent shipments.
It’s an issue that a number of craft brewers have grappled with over the past year, and one that is often misunderstood: trademark ownership and infringement. According to Craig Rashkis, an attorney with Farwell Rashkis, LLP, trademarks can be “a word, phrase, design, logo, or any combination thereof that distinguishes the source of a product or goods” from another source. In beer, common trademarks include the name of the brewing company, a beer and label artwork.
