Intoxicating hemp beverages could be sacrificed in a deal to reopen the federal government. As political factions in Washington, D.C., spar over how to end the longest-ever federal government shutdown in U.S. history, legislators – led by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) – are attempting to use the situation to shape the future of hemp and intoxicating THC products and restrict the market created by the 2018 Farm Bill.
With just 30 days to go, now is the time to lock in your spot for Brewbound Live (Dec. 10+11 in L.A.). Hundreds are already registered! Take a look at what’s planned and secure your spot before it’s too late.
Ball Corporation is making a change to its top leadership post. The world’s largest aluminum can manufacturer appointed Ronald J. Lewis as its new CEO, replacing Daniel W. Fisher, effective immediately. Lewis will also join the company’s board of directors.
Diageo has tapped Sir Dave Lewis to lead the Guinness parent into its next chapter, ending a months-long search following former CEO Debra Crew’s departure in July.
Constellation Brands Layoffs at Rochester HQ; Monster Q3 Alcohol Net Sales -17%; Samuel Adams Adds Winter White Ale, First New Winter Seasonal in 30 Years; Athletic, Vans Warped Tour Debut Collaboration; Pair Your Market Basket Sub with a MB Lager; Parting Shot: Rainier Jubilee Cans Return.
The multi-brand business model has grown in popularity for years, but in 2025, craft brewers’ “safety in numbers” mindset has come into its own. Hendler Family Brewing Company and Wilding Brands have been at the forefront of these regional partnership strategies. At Brewbound Live 2025, Hendler Family Brewing co-founder and CEO Sam Hendler and Wilding Brands chief development officer Charlie Berger will share their strategies, the advantages and pitfalls of these transactions and how they’re approaching future deals.
Lauren Woods Limbach joined New Belgium in 196 and the rest is “an incredible fairy tale, wild ride, with some of the hardest work and the best people on Earth,” she said in an Instagram video last week announcing her upcoming retirement.
Beverage-alcohol “is on the chopping block” for consumers this Thanksgiving, with more than a third of consumers planning to not purchase alcoholic beverages at all, according to market research firm NIQ.
Molson Coors president and CEO Rahul Goyal has plenty on his plate in his first month in the top spot, having taken over for Gavin Hattersley in October, but he’s added one more responsibility to his list: Beer Institute (BI) board chairman.
Cigar City Brewing (CCB) will shutter its taproom and facility on Tampa’s Spruce Street next year when its lease ends and move into the Ybor City space currently occupied by Cigar City Cider & Mead, parent company Monster Brewing announced Thursday.
Bev-alc industry members have been more vocal than ever this week about their stances on intoxicating hemp beverages, and the Beer Institute (BI) was no exception at the trade group’s annual Membership Meeting held Wednesday in Washington, D.C. BI president and CEO Brian Crawford dedicated the majority of his remarks to intoxicating hemp, and the BI’s desire for regulation.
It’s time to reveal the finalists for the Brewbound Live Pitch Slam, our business pitch competition for beer and beverage-alcohol brands. They will compete during Brewbound Live 2025, taking place on December 10 + 11 in L.A.
