Brewbound Live 2025: Why Building Partnerships is the Wave of the Future for Hendler Family Brewing and Wilding Brands

Brewbound Live 2025: Why Building Partnerships is the Wave of the Future for Hendler Family Brewing and Wilding Brands

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.

NIQ: 36% Consumers Won’t Buy Alcohol For Thanksgiving

NIQ: 36% Consumers Won’t Buy Alcohol For Thanksgiving

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.

Beer Institute Takes on Intoxicating Hemp; Welcomes Competition on ‘a Level Playing Field’

Beer Institute Takes on Intoxicating Hemp; Welcomes Competition on ‘a Level Playing Field’

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.

Meet the Finalists for the Brewbound Live 2025 Pitch Slam

Meet the Finalists for the Brewbound Live 2025 Pitch Slam

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.