Maryland Rep Proposes Convenience Surcharge on Grocery Beer Sales to Help Bill Along

Maryland Rep Proposes Convenience Surcharge on Grocery Beer Sales to Help Bill Along

Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that would expand beer and wine sales licenses to the state’s grocery, convenience, mass retail and warehouse stores. However, House Bill 1379 “faced tough questioning in committee and faces a tough road to passage in the House,” Maryland Matters reported, citing a nearly three-hour debate over it last week.

Georgia Lawmakers Consider Legalizing Self-Distribution; Idaho Weighs Expanding Privileges

Georgia Lawmakers Consider Legalizing Self-Distribution; Idaho Weighs Expanding Privileges

Georgia craft brewers may soon have more options to take their products to market, as the state Senate is considering a bill that would legalize self-distribution. The Craft Beer and Local Economy Revitalization Act (S.B. 122) would permit small breweries to sell up to 3,000 barrels annually “to retailers licensed in this state that are located within a 100-mile radius of the small brewer’s licensed premises,” the bill reads.

A Round With … Todd Bellomy of Farthest Star Sake

A Round With … Todd Bellomy of Farthest Star Sake

For the past three years, Farthest Star Sake has been taking curious drinkers on flavor expeditions as the only sake brewery and taproom in New England. Founder and head brewer Todd Bellomy shares his journey and his thoughts on the segment in this edition of A Round With – a Brewbound Insider-exclusive Q&A with bev-alc leaders.

Celsius Acquires Alani Nu for $1.8 Billion

Celsius Acquires Alani Nu for $1.8 Billion

The energy drink market just got a little smaller, as Celsius Holdings announced today it has agreed to acquire competitor Alani Nu for $1.8 billion, comprising a mix of cash and stock. The transaction includes a potential $25 million earn-out based on 2025 performance.

Brewbound Podcast: Non-Alc Beer Has a Record Dry January in Grocery Stores

Brewbound Podcast: Non-Alc Beer Has a Record Dry January in Grocery Stores

January 2025 was a record month for non-alcoholic (NA) beer in grocery stores. NA beer claimed a 4.2% share of beer grocery sales during the month, according to NIQ food store data shared by Bump Williams Consulting. The Brewbound team discusses how Dry January shook out, plus much more.