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Reyes Adds 38M Cases as RNDC Deal Now Complete in 11 Markets

Reyes Adds 38M Cases as RNDC Deal Now Complete in 11 Markets

The first major piece of RNDC’s territory fire sale is now complete. Reyes’ mega deal for 11 RNDC markets closed at the end of business on Friday, adding 38 million cases to its more than 360-million-case business.

Manhattan to Acquire ‘Collection’ of RNDC’s Wine & Spirits Brand Rights in NY

Manhattan to Acquire ‘Collection’ of RNDC’s Wine & Spirits Brand Rights in NY

More dominos continue to fall as RNDC’s territory sell off continues. Leaders with Manhattan Beer & Beverage Distributors announced an agreement to acquire “distribution rights for a collection of wine and spirits brands” from RNDC’s New York joint venture with Opici Family Distributing.

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Upland’s Sour Ale Launches in Four New Markets

Upland Brewing Co. wraps up up their 2017 whirlwind tour of sour ale launches across the country with the expansion of their wood-aged sours in Texas, South Carolina, Michigan, and Oklahoma, this November.

Craft Beer Guild to Again Appeal $2.6 Million ‘Pay-to-Play’ Fine

Craft Beer Guild to Again Appeal $2.6 Million ‘Pay-to-Play’ Fine

Massachusetts beer wholesaler Craft Beer Guild Thursday announced that it would appeal a judge’s order from earlier this week that upheld a $2.6 million fine for breaking state laws prohibiting unfair trade practices and illegal “pay-to-play” activities.

New Holland Expands East Coast Footprint

New Holland Expands East Coast Footprint

New Holland Brewing announced last week that it would begin shipping beer to a network of wholesalers in Florida, Maine and New Hampshire while also expanding its coverage in upstate New York as part of a sales and distribution partnership inked last year with Pabst Brewing Company.

Nevada’s Crown Beverages Shutters as Southern Glazer’s Acquires Rights to 10 Brands

Nevada’s Crown Beverages Shutters as Southern Glazer’s Acquires Rights to 10 Brands

Fighting an ugly court case, but in charge of distributing more than a half-million cases of beer annually, Northern Nevada-based beer wholesaler Crown Beverages ceased operations on June 30, Brewbound has learned. Many of the beer brands Crown once distributed have found a new route to market via competing wholesalers that deliver to retailers in the area.

New Belgium, The Bruery to Expand East Coast Presence

New Belgium, The Bruery to Expand East Coast Presence

Colorado-headquartered New Belgium Brewing Company is said to be opening a taproom at Mohegan Sun next month, according to a press release issued by the Connecticut casino and resort. Meanwhile, Southern California’s The Bruery today announced that it would open a brick-and-mortar store in Washington, D.C., in November.

After 17 Years, Major Brands and Schlafly Part Ways

After 17 Years, Major Brands and Schlafly Part Ways

Major Brands, the largest Missouri-owned distributor of beer, wine and spirits, has released Schlafly Beer’s brand rights to the Saint Louis Brewery, ending the two parties’ 17-year distribution partnership as of Monday.

Nine Pin Cider Enters Bow Tie Cinemas

Nine Pin Cider, New York’s first farm cidery, is proud to announce that Nine Pin cider products are available in Upstate N.Y. theater locations for Bow Tie Cinemas.