Beer Industry News, Insights, Jobs, & Events

Tetra Pak Breaks Ground on U.S. HQ Facility Expansion

Tetra Pak Breaks Ground on U.S. HQ Facility Expansion

Carton packaging innovator Tetra Pak broke ground on a new facility at its U.S. and Canada headquarters in Denton, Texas last month as part of an expansion of its Product Development Center.

Mitch Steele Joins Abita as Director of Brewing Operations

Mitch Steele Joins Abita as Director of Brewing Operations

The brewmaster who helped shape Stone Brewing’s portfolio during the mid-2000s craft ascension and established New Realm Brewing has joined Abita Brewing Company. Mitch Steele, known for helping popularize hop-forward beers, is Abita’s new director of brewing operations.

Circana: Craft Slips into Decline in March After 2 Months of Growth; Grocery Losses Offset C-Store Gains

Circana: Craft Slips into Decline in March After 2 Months of Growth; Grocery Losses Offset C-Store Gains

Craft’s off-premise trends turned negative in March after two months of positive dollar sales, according to the latest monthly report from market research firm Circana. Year-to-date (YTD) through March 22, the segment recorded declines in dollar sales (-0.3%) and volume (-2.1%) at Circana-tracked multi-outlet grocery, mass retail and convenience stores (MULO+C).

Beer on the Chopping Block as Distributors Make Way for Spirts & RTDs, per BWC Survey

Beer on the Chopping Block as Distributors Make Way for Spirts & RTDs, per BWC Survey

Non-alcoholic (NA) and better-for-you brands across both bev-alc and greater CPG have become some of the greatest revenue growth drivers for beer distributors. But those offerings aren’t the top priorities for distributors looking to add to their portfolios, according to a new survey from Bump Williams Consulting (BWC).

Dogfish Head Seeks a 2nd Hit with Grateful Dead Citrus Daydream Lager

Dogfish Head Seeks a 2nd Hit with Grateful Dead Citrus Daydream Lager

Dogfish Head is looking to extend its long, strange trip back to growth in 2026. Following the launch of Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale last year – which helped return Dogfish Head to growth – the Boston Beer Company-owned craft brewery is leaning even further into its partnership with the Grateful Dead and releasing a “Volume 2” collaboration: Citrus Daydream Lager.

On-Premise Update: Key Shifts to Watch – NielsenIQ Quarterly Report

On-Premise Update: Key Shifts to Watch – NielsenIQ Quarterly Report

The latest NIQ on premise update highlights a beer category under pressure, with both value and volume declining over the past year. In contrast, spirits and RTDs continue to capture share, supported by price-led growth and shifting consumer preferences.

Coop Ale Works and Four Corners Merge, Form Frontier Beverage Collective

Coop Ale Works and Four Corners Merge, Form Frontier Beverage Collective

Dallas-based Four Corners Brewing Company and Oklahoma City-based Coop Ale Works “have combined operations” in a “strategic merger” to create the Frontier Beverage Collective, according to an April 1 note shared with distributor partners and obtained by Brewbound.