Massachusetts has become somewhat of a proving ground for country’s 10th largest craft brewer, Boulevard Brewing. When the company launched its Smokestack Series of beers into the market last September, it was looking to test a distribution model where specific portions of a portfolio were introduced in newly-established markets.
Brewbound is pleased to announce that Danny Brager, head of the Nielsen Co.’s Beverage Alcohol Client Service team, will provide key sales forecasting information for craft brewers at the Brewbound Session. Brager, will give attendees insights into the most important evolving channels for craft beer sales, highlight trends that are driving a variety of craft beer styles and categories, and illustrate the next key areas of growth for craft brewers.
Brewbound is pleased to announce another exciting presentation at the upcoming Brewbound Session, happening Nov. 29 at the Paradise Point Resort in San Diego. The discussion – ‘Local Brand Building via Whole Foods’ – will explore how craft brewers can utilize the independent grocery chain and its marketing assets to build a brand at the… Read more »
Investors sold off Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) shares today after the company, which produces Kona, Widmer, Redhook and Omission brands, released disappointing third quarter earnings yesterday. During an investor call following up the earnings report, CEO Terry Michaelson expressed his dissatisfaction with the company’s overall return.
BOULDER, CO — After five consecutive years of hosting SAVOR?: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience in Washington, D.C., the Brewers Association is bringing the event to New York City. In 2013, SAVOR will be held on June 14 and 15 at the Metropolitan Pavilion and adjoining Altman Building in Manhattan. The two-night event… Read more »
PORTLAND, OR — Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. (“CBA”) (Nasdaq: BREW), an independent craft brewing company, reported net sales of $127.4 million and net income of $2.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, as compared with net sales of $114.3 million and net income of $9.4 million a year ago, which included an… Read more »
Denver Beer Co. has one very important on-premise account — itself. The startup brewery, which launched in August 2011 and produces all of its beer for draught, sells 99 percent of it through the company’s own tap lines, according to co-founder Patrick Crawford.
Brewbound has released the final agenda for the Brewbound Session Winter 2012, which will be held Nov. 29 in San Diego at the Paradise Point Resort. With the conference just three weeks away, it is a perfect time to review the in-depth presentations and panel discussions that will take place.
Brewbound is pleased to welcome a trio of experienced craft beer wholesalers to participate in a discussion of the distribution challenges facing craft brewers as part of the Brewbound Session on Nov. 29 in San Diego, Calif. This panel discussion will explore the relationship between the multitude of startups trying to get to market and… Read more »
Here’s something a lot of craft brewers don’t like to share: They are every bit as interested in learning what Tenth and Blake — MillerCoors’ craft arm – can do for their businesses as MillerCoors is interested in talking to them about a partnership.
As part of our ongoing coverage of the 2012 Great American Beer Festival, Brewbound.com asked a number of craft brewers attending the event to define what success meant for their respective breweries. While most agreed that maintaining a profitable business was important, several indicated that it’s not always the main consideration when plotting a course… Read more »
Businesses and individuals along the Eastern Seaboard are picking up the pieces following the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy. Among those impacted were a few notable names in the craft beer industry, some of whom were hit especially hard. Barrier Brewing – the Oceanside, New York-based craft brewer that launched in June of 2010 –… Read more »
The Redhook Brewery certainly pushed some buttons last year when it launched a rather crude ad campaign littered with frat-boy humor. Now, Redhook has gone political in its latest ad campaign in support of same-sex marriage. The company is calling it their “So Gay” campaign and they hope to influence voter opinion on the issue… Read more »
Brewbound is pleased to announce that Brian Meece, the CEO of the crowd-funding platform RocketHub, will speak at the Brewbound Session on Nov. 29 in San Diego. Crowdfunding is becoming an increasingly popular way for craft brewers to raise small amounts of capital from multiple sources. With more than 1,300 breweries in planning looking to… Read more »
