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State of the Industry: A Three Tier Reality Check

State of the Industry: A Three Tier Reality Check

The Brew Talks panel discussion features Dave Williams of Bump Williams Consulting, Sam Calagione, co-founder of Dogfish Head, Kristen Burke from Burke Distributing, and Andrea Starr, the Director of Beer Merchandising at Total Wine & More.

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Justin’s CBC Picks: State of the Industry, Fawn Weaver, Government Affairs and Chain Buyers

Justin’s CBC Picks: State of the Industry, Fawn Weaver, Government Affairs and Chain Buyers

The highlight of every Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) for me is Brewers Association (BA) chief economist Bart Watson’s “State of the Industry” presentation. Watson gives a data-filled pulse check on the health of the industry, insights on where the business is heading and some much needed real talk on the future now that growth isn’t a given.

Zoe’s CBC Picks: Hard Cider, Brand Extensions and Business Smarts

Zoe’s CBC Picks: Hard Cider, Brand Extensions and Business Smarts

The Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) was the first industry event I ever attended, so I see it as the unofficial start to a new year. It’s also a great pulse check on how the industry – and all the folks you catch up with – have changed and evolved since the last CBC.

Craft Brewers Conference Primer: A Pre-Conference Reading List

Craft Brewers Conference Primer: A Pre-Conference Reading List

Before you head to Las Vegas for the 2024 Craft Brewers Conference, we’ve put together a primer of Brewers Association (BA) stories (and one video) from the past six months to help you prepare. Consider this the CliffsNotes version.

Allagash, Lawson’s Share Social Impact Reports

Allagash, Lawson’s Share Social Impact Reports

A pair of New England craft breweries have shared the results of their philanthropic efforts. Portland, Maine’s Allagash Brewing and Waitsfield, Vermont’s Lawson’s Finest Liquids each shared their respective impact reports this month.

Craft Brewers Are Convinced It’s Lager’s Year (For Real, This Time)

Craft Brewers Are Convinced It’s Lager’s Year (For Real, This Time)

In a time when it seems like just about anything can be an alcoholic beverage (Distilled Doritos Nacho Cheese, anyone?), some craft breweries have embraced the trend, expanding their portfolios with canned cocktails, flavored malt beverages (FMBs) and even bottled spirits.

Gambrinus Founder, Philanthropist Carlos Alvarez Has Died

Gambrinus Founder, Philanthropist Carlos Alvarez Has Died

Beer industry veteran Carlos Alvarez, who founded the Gambrinus Company and was the first to import Corona Extra to the U.S., died this week. Beer Business Daily first reported the news this morning, citing an internal message at the brewery, and other outlets, including the San Antonio Express-News, followed.

MJF Celebrates Fourth Year With 8 New Scholarship Recipients

MJF Celebrates Fourth Year With 8 New Scholarship Recipients

Eight industry members are the latest to be awarded scholarships from the Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling (MJF), a foundation meant to further the careers of Black, Indigenous and people of color in the brewing and distilling industries.

The Bruery’s Next Stop: Idaho

The Bruery’s Next Stop: Idaho

Placentia, California-based The Bruery plans to open an outpost later this year in Meridian, Idaho, CEO Barry Holmes shared. The Idaho tasting room is expected to open by fall 2024.