Video: Left Hand Defines a Compatible Market

Video: Left Hand Defines a Compatible Market

With hopes to bring on new markets, such as southern Illinois, Maryland and Pittsburgh, Pa., and without much recent experience going through this process, Chris Lennert, Left Hand’s vice president of operations, has clearly defined a compatible marketplace.

Startup Brewery Challenge at December 5 Brewbound Session — Apply Today!

Startup Brewery Challenge at December 5 Brewbound Session — Apply Today!

Brewbound is pleased to announce the return of its Startup Brewery Challenge, a unique opportunity for new craft brewers to partner with one of the country’s largest craft beer companies, Craft Brew Alliance. The competition will take place at the December 5 Brewbound Session in San Diego. New craft brewery owners will have the opportunity to show off their business plans, new beers and receive immediate feedback from an expert judging panel.

Denver Beer Co. to Open New Production Facility

Denver Beer Co. to Open New Production Facility

Patrick Crawford, co-owner of Denver Beer Co., brewed his first beer in the bathtub of a 400 square-foot apartment in Colorado Springs, according to the company’s website. The company has come a long way since then — and it will soon have more than 100 times that space to call its own.

Founders Brewing Expands Distribution to Kansas and Nebraska

Rapidly growing Founders Brewing Co. today announced that it is expanding its distribution territory to include Kansas and Nebraska. The Michigan-based craft brewery, ranked as the 29th largest in the country by trade group the Brewers Association, has inked distribution agreements with three wholesalers.

Golden Road Co-Founder: ‘We are in Super Hiring Mode’

Golden Road Co-Founder: ‘We are in Super Hiring Mode’

Golden Road Brewing is beginning to make a habit of attracting well-trained beer industry talent. The Los Angeles-based craft brewery which opened its doors two years ago is on pace to brew more than 15,000 barrels in 2013 and, to help grow its production volumes in 2014, the company will more than double its sales,… Read more »

Video: Great Divide Talks New Denver Brewery

Video: Great Divide Talks New Denver Brewery

The new brewery will initially produce about 100,000 barrels with a final capacity of about 250,000 barrels, which founder Brian Dunn said could be reached in 15 to 20 years. Once built, he plans to eventually enter new markets and add an outdoor beer garden.

New Belgium Begins Asheville Brewery Construction

New Belgium Begins Asheville Brewery Construction

New Belgium Brewing Company is one step closer to opening its second brewing facility on the East Coast. The company today announced it would resume site work on its new Asheville, N.C. brewery, in preparation for a groundbreaking in the spring of next year. The project is still expected to be completed in late 2015.

TTB Reopens Following Government Shutdown

TTB Reopens Following Government Shutdown

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) — the federal agency that approves new beer labels and brewing companies — is once again operational following a 16-day government shutdown that ended last Thursday.

Amid Flagship Declines, MillerCoors to Cut Employees

Amid Flagship Declines, MillerCoors to Cut Employees

MillerCoors yesterday announced that it will cut 360 jobs, firing 200 salaried employees — nearly 2 percent of its active workforce and 6 percent of its salaried posts — and eliminating another 160 unfilled positions. In a prepared statement, the company said the cuts are an attempt to “to create a more balanced, efficient organizational… Read more »

Video: Bringing Growler Business to Convenience Stores

Video: Bringing Growler Business to Convenience Stores

When walking around the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) show in Atlanta, one can easily pass booths featuring off-kilter beef jerky, energy drinks, e-cigarettes, fried everything. But a growler-fill station for craft beer?

Strike Brewing to Build Production Brewery

Strike Brewing to Build Production Brewery

To meet a growing demand for its beers, San Jose, Calif.-based Strike Brewing Co. announced it will build its own brick-and-mortar brewing facility. Launched in December, 2011, the company had previously been contract brewing at Hermitage Brewing in San Jose. “Our contract brewing partner was great to work with but we wanted more freedom to… Read more »

Maui Brewing Hires National Sales Manager

Maui Brewing Hires National Sales Manager

Amid construction of a new brewing facility that will double its current capacity, Maui Brewing Co. has added to its executive team. Last week, the company announced the hiring of Peter Scheider as its new National Sales Manager.

Boulevard Buyout: Bankers Say More Deals Ahead

Boulevard Buyout: Bankers Say More Deals Ahead

Exactly 365 days ago, Boulevard Brewing founder John McDonald told Brewbound that that he wasn’t interested in selling the country’s 19th largest brewery. What a difference a year can make. But yesterday, the owner of the Kansas City Mo.-based craft brewery announced that Belgium-based Duvel Moortgat will purchase the company as part of a deal… Read more »