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» Beverage Industry NewsThe annual Craft Brewers Conference is back in person after a one year, pandemic-induced hiatus. The 38th annual conference hosted by the Brewers Association (BA) takes place next week at the Denver Convention Center beginning on Thursday, September 8th. Although many things will look, taste and feel the same as past CBC’s, be prepared for some aspects of the conference and trade show to be different.
Read more...With the 2021 harvest in full swing in California, winemakers are reporting a high quality but low yielding vintage after an extended period of drought.
Read more...Entourage Health Corp., a Canadian producer and distributor of cannabis products and brands announced that its subsidiary and license holder WeedMD RX Inc. has signed an agreement with BBCCC, Inc., a subsidiary of the Boston Beer Company to launch a new portfolio of non-alcoholic cannabis-infused beverages in Canada.
Read more...Heineken will pump around $52 million into its Star and Garter pubs estate in the UK to upgrade about 80 of its pubs. Each pub will receive between $171,000 to $550,000 to make the pubs more comfortable and stylish inside as well as improving beer gardens. Better quality food will also be introduced – which is expected to account for around 30% of sales – as well as good coffee and premium spirits, wines, lagers and ciders.
Read more...22nd Century Group, Inc., a plant biotechnology company, has announced plans to enter the global specialty hops market. The company is currently involved in the tobacco and hemp/cannabis industries.
Read more...New Belgium Brewing has just released a free Carbon Neutral Toolkit to help guide fellow beer companies towards achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
Read more...Yakima Chief Hops will hold their 2021 Hop & Brew School from Aug. 30 through Sept. 3 and will again include both hop industry insights and technical brewing seminars.
Read more...Three original investors have sued New Glarus Brewing Co., accusing chief executive officer Deb Carey of trying to freeze them out of profits.
Read more...Starting a brewery or a distillery can be incredibly rewarding, but it isn’t without its risks. Double that for those who combine the two together in what is becoming a more common business model, often referred to as a brew-stillery.
Read more...Despite a late barley harvest in the UK caused by unusual weather, the caliber of the crop has been noted as better than prior years.
Read more...Colorado’s hop industry is struggling to stay afloat as small growers contend with a decline in demand for local-grown hops, changing climate and limitations on hop varieties that grow well in the state.
Read more...The Brewer’s Association is now accepting proposals for educational seminars for the 2022 Craft Brewers Conference to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Monday, May 2 through Thursday, May 5.
Read more...No doubt hard seltzer has exploded onto the alcohol beverage stage unlike any new category in the past. Hard seltzer has built a market share in five years what it took craft beer in 40 years to accomplish. And although some have said that seltzers are merely a “fad” and are beginning to decline, many others in the industry feel that seltzers still have more room to grow and could easily sustain current market share levels.
Read more...Straight from the source, the TTB offers tips on how to avoid the three most common errors that cause a delay in label approval.
Read more...Don’t give up that outdoor space yet. Outdoor seating may continue to be an important factor for consumers still worrying about COVID in the Delta variant era.
Read more...Average on-premise sales trends have leveled off in the latest 2 weeks following months of growth, but velocity remains strong vs the pre-pandemic year 2019 with sales in the latest two weeks up 18% over the same period two years ago, according to CGA. The last 12 weeks are up 46% versus 2019.
Read more...In a move that will includes brewery tasting rooms and brewpubs, San Francisco will require customers to show proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 to enter on-premise dining and drinking establishments as well as gyms and other indoor venues. The requirement will take affect starting Aug. 20th for patrons and Oct. 13th for employees.
Read more...An array of iconic breweries launched 25 years ago when fewer than 1500 breweries graced the American craft beer scene. With nearly 9,000 breweries currently operating in 2021, the “Class of ’96” stayed true to their pioneering values while keeping innovation at the heart of their efforts. Today, these renowned “Class of ’96” breweries come together with ProBrewer for a 25th Anniversary event at The Walnut Room (3131 Walnut Street, RiNo District, Denver) during the Craft Brewers Conference (Denver, CO) on Friday, September 10, 2021 (7pm – 10pm). The participating breweries include Firestone Walker, Shmaltz, Bear Republic, Two Brothers, Coronado, Victory, Stone, Iron Hill, Original Sin Cider, Thirsty Bear, Lake Placid, BJ’s, and others.
Read more...The New York City Brewers Guild has revoked the membership of a member brewery over allegations that “directly contradict the core values and mission of the New York City Brewers Guild.”
Read more...Life just got better for craft brewers in New Hampshire.
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