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Brewers Association: Onsite Brewery Sales -6% in Q1 2024; Draft Growing Share

Brewers Association: Onsite Brewery Sales -6% in Q1 2024; Draft Growing Share

Seasonal trends for onsite brewery sales have remained relatively consistent since January 2021, but “in real terms” – i.e. accounting for inflation – onsite sales continue to decline, according to Brewers Association (BA) staff economist Matt Gacioch, citing data from Arryved.

Hard Kombucha’s (Slow, But Possible) Path to Success

Hard Kombucha’s (Slow, But Possible) Path to Success

Five years ago, hard kombucha was expected to become the next big “fourth category” product, building off the initial momentum of hard seltzer, but promising bolder flavors and potential gut health benefits.

Athletic Purchases Former Ballast Point Facility, Doubles Non-Alc Brewing Capacity

Athletic Purchases Former Ballast Point Facility, Doubles Non-Alc Brewing Capacity

The mystery surrounding who would take over the now former Ballast Point production facility in San Diego is officially over. When Ballast Point owners Kings and Convicts announced in April that they had ceased production at the Miramar facility, whispers pointed to dedicated non-alcoholic (NA) beer maker Athletic Brewing Company taking over the space. The speculation proved true.

A Round With … J.C. Hill of Alvarado Street Brewery

A Round With … J.C. Hill of Alvarado Street Brewery

The latest installment of Brewbound’s A Round With – a weekly Insider-exclusive Q&A series with industry leaders – features J.C. Hill, founder and brewmaster of Alvarado Street Brewery in Salinas, California.

Hulk Hogan Launches Real American Light Lager

Hulk Hogan Launches Real American Light Lager

Hulk Hogan is getting into the beer business, lending his name and image to Real American Beer, a new light lager brand that launched Thursday at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

Kelce Brothers Buy Into Garage Beer

Kelce Brothers Buy Into Garage Beer

Pro football stars Jason and Travis Kelce have acquired an ownership stake in light lager maker Garage Beer. The Kelces are referred to as “the largest investors” and “significant investors, partners, owners, and operators” in the business, in today’s announcement.