One view that was mostly hidden from the astounding news yesterday that New Belgium Brewing sold to Kiri’s is the fact that the deal may coalesce a broader collection of U.S. breweries than most people realize. Magnolia Brewing in San Francisco is owned by New Belgium Brewing and is part of the sale package…. Read More…
New Possible Use For Spent Grain – Algae Bloom Prevention
Toxic Algae Is Ruining Our Lakes. The Solution: Beer. A researcher thinks we may be able to recycle beer waste into a powerful algae-fighting tool Taylor Armstrong, a Ph.D. student and her professor, Al Place at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science, have been examining whether barley straw can prevent algal blooms when… Read More…
Artisanal Brewing Ventures Picks Up #2 US Cider Brand
Artisanal Brewing Ventures has announced the acquisition of Bold Rock Hard Cider, the second largest cider producer in the US next to Boston Beer’s Angry Orchard. The deal comes one day after New Belgium announced a sale to sale to Kirin-owned Lion Little World Beverages and a week after ABInBev picked up the remaining… Read More…
New Belgium Sells to Kirin
Lion Little World Beverages, a wholly-owned Australasian subsidiary of Japanese brewer Kirin, has announced the acquisition of New Belgium Brewing of Ft. Collins, CO. The purchase of NBB, which produced 845,000 bbls in 2018, is the largest ever craft acquisition by volume in the US. In just one week, over 1.5 million barrels of craft… Read More…
BA Kicks-Off ‘Small Brewery Sunday’
The Brewers Association is kicking off a new holiday celebrating craft breweries called “Small Brewery Sunday.” The December 1, 2019 celebration “encourages beer lovers to support small and independent U.S. breweries and to seek the independent craft brewer seal,” according to the BA. The BA is encouraging breweries to create their own marketing plan… Read More…
ABInBev Takes Marketing Shots at Local Craft Brewers
Over the last few weeks, ABInBev has taken marketing shots at craft breweries in the same market as ABInBev’s faux craft brands, triggering pushback from both the targeted breweries and the consumer. Oregon brewpub Flat Tail Brewing accused ABInBev brand 10 Barrel Brewing of using the Flat Tail slogan “Dam Good Beer.” Via Instagram… Read More…
What Beverage Companies Can Learn from Canada’s Cannabis Journey
An Interview with Sharan Sidhu, CSO & Regulatory Affairs at Pacific Rim Innovations, Pacific Rim Innovations The global legal marijuana market is expected to reach USD 66.3 billion by the end of 2025. Countries and companies strategize an approach to this opportunity, many look to Canada as a case study on cannabis. Via Bevsource.com
CBMA Early Bird Entry Deadline November 29, 2019
The CBMAs were developed to recognize and award the very best marketing in the brewing industry across the USA. Breweries, their agencies, artists and marketing partners are invited to enter their top work. The 2020 CBMAs include over 30 categories that recognize all aspects of beer marketing. Via CBMA
MillerCoors Withholds Materials in Stone vs. Keystone Case
A judge in the Stone Brewing lawsuit against MillerCoors has recommended that MillerCoors be sanctioned for not providing all marketing materials for the Keystone brand as had been requested by the court. The lawsuit stems from a trademark dispute between Stone Brewing and MillerCoors use of the word “stone” on its Keystone marketing. … Read More…
BA Announces New Members of Board of Directors
The Brewers Association announced the five candidates elected to the Brewers Association Board of Directors. The new board members are Sara Nelson of Fremont Brewing, Seattle, Wash. and Jason Perkins, of Allagash Brewing Co., Portland, Maine representing packaging breweries. Melissa Romano of Lake Anne Brew House, Reston, Va. representing taprooms and Jennifer Talley of… Read More…
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