Bluebird Hardwater’s New Formula? Flavor, Flexibility and Fizz-Free Signals
It’s been almost two years since Bluebird Hardwater launched, and as one of the first canned beverages combining spirits with flat mineral water, it’s now in good company.
INSIDER’S Week in Beer: 📰 This Just In: Hockey Fans Like Beer
It appears that the COORS and WRANGLER folks have teamed up to make a new product custom made for your dating life – beer wash jeans! Yes, what better way to make an impression they’ll never forget than for your car to smell like stale beer when you pick up your date for dinner and a movie?
Brewers Association Financial Benchmarking Survey: 2023 Revenue Up vs. 2018, Labor Costs +50%
Craft breweries made an average of $1,511.35 in total revenue per barrel of beer sold in 2023, according to the Brewers Association’s (BA) financial benchmarking survey.
Brewbound Podcast: How the Great American Beer Festival Was Reimagined
Brewers Association VP of marketing and communications Ann Obenchain joins this week’s Brewbound Podcast to discuss how the trade group reimagined the Great American Beer Festival. The refreshed GABF takes place Thursday through Saturday in Denver, and attendees should expect a more experiential feel this year.
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Brewbound Live 2024: Foresight Factory on Evolving Demos, the New Longevity Mindset and the Growing Childfree Population
The 2024 Brewbound Live business conference will explore how to create meaningful connections with consumers across generations with predictive insights firm Foresight Factory.
Beer Institute: August 2024 Shipments -7.7%, Imports +8.9%
U.S. beer shipments declined -7.7% in August 2024, according to domestic tax paid estimates from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau shared by the Beer Institute. Brewers shipped an estimated 13 million barrels in August 2024, down from the 14,080,189 barrels shipped in August 2023.
Jack’s Abby Parent Company to Acquire Night Shift Brewing; Hendler Family Brewing Targets 100,000 Barrels in 2025
Jack’s Abby and Hendler Family Brewing Company (HFB) are adding another Massachusetts brewery to their portfolio. HFB has agreed to purchase Everett, Massachusetts-based Night Shift Brewing. Financial details were not disclosed.
Allagash Unveils New Year-Round Beers for 2025, Taps into Key Growth Areas
Allagash Brewing is opening up its playbook in 2025 to hit key growth areas within craft. The Portland, Maine-based craft brewery’s lineup for next year includes the addition of Allagash Lager and Hazy IPA to the company’s year-round lineup, as well as a year-round variety pack that will be available across the company’s Northeast footprint.
Crowns & Hops Steps Away from Circle of Crowns Beverage Group and Inglewood Taproom; Focused on Supporting Distribution Growth
Crowns & Hops has stepped away from the Circle of Crowns Beverage Group (CCBG), the strategic alliance that was formed earlier this year with fellow California-based and Black-owned beverage brand Full Circle Brewing, as well as the latter’s sibling brands Speakeasy Ales and Lagers and Sonoma Cider.
Consumers’ Alcohol Spending Away From Home Increases; On-Premise Channel Still Evolving
Consumer spending on food and beverages away from home continues to account for the majority of food and beverage costs, National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) chief economist and VP of analytics Lester Jones said during the trade organization’s Annual Convention last week in San Diego.
How Adult NA Retailers Keep Customers Coming Back
As Sober October kicks into gear, adult non-alcoholic (ANA) beverages are expected to have another strong month. But that popularity has shifted the competitive retail landscape as bigger players enter the space and price-conscious consumers hold back on expensive purchases.
👻 INSIDER’S Week in Beer: Sam Adams Goes A-Summoning Spirits (Spooky Ones)
Folks, October is upon us – and you can just feel the excitement in the Jess Infante household for the influx of tourists about to overrun Salem, MA, with candy-fueled glee, tacky witch hats, freewheeling money and … noise. But don’t worry, Jess – SAM ADAMS has ya covered with this new at-home séance kit to escape it all and connect with Salem residents of yore … or maybe even Sam himself!
Stone’s 2025 Plan: Focus on Core, Cut Underperforming Brands, Go National with Pilsner
The 2025 plan for Stone Brewing is addition by subtraction, discontinuing several “unproductive” brands and packages nationally, including special releases, the Enjoy By IPA series and large-format bottles in order to put a heavy emphasis on core brands, as well the expansion of newish lager brands.
Brewbound Podcast: Wrapping Up the 2024 NBWA Annual Convention
The 87th Annual NBWA Annual Convention wrapped up earlier this week, and the Brewbound team recaps the themes of this year’s event. Jess, Zoe and Justin break down the buzzy topics, including a push to support the on-premise channel (especially draft beer), the growing presence of intoxicating hemp beverages and how those products should get to market.