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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.

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Minnesota Wholesalers Seek Pledge From Brewers and Distillers Not to Push for Future Alcohol Legislation for 5 Years if ‘Free the Growler’ Passes

Minnesota Wholesalers Seek Pledge From Brewers and Distillers Not to Push for Future Alcohol Legislation for 5 Years if ‘Free the Growler’ Passes

A bill to expand to-go sales from Minnesota craft breweries has been paired with a proposed agreement that all parties involved in the legislation’s negotiation – which include organizations representing the state’s craft brewers, wholesalers and liquor stores – would promise to refrain from promoting other alcohol-related laws for five years.

BrewDog Closes Indianapolis Taproom

BrewDog Closes Indianapolis Taproom

BrewDog USA has permanently shuttered its Indianapolis-based taproom, a spokesperson confirmed Friday.

Lord Hobo to Open Taproom in Tampa, Florida

Lord Hobo to Open Taproom in Tampa, Florida

Woburn, Massachusetts-headquartered Lord Hobo Brewing is planning to build a taproom in Tampa, Florida, according to a post on a Tampa community group’s Facebook page.

Modern Times to Close Portland, Oakland, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles Taprooms

Modern Times to Close Portland, Oakland, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles Taprooms

San Diego, California-based Modern Times Beer announced Monday that it will be closing its locations in Portland, Oregon; and Oakland, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, California; citing financial strain from the COVID-19 pandemic and “global declines in the craft beer industry.”

Openings & Closings: Hi-Wire to Add Taproom in Birmingham, AL; Ska Street Brewstillery Closes; Rivertown Ceases Operations

Openings & Closings: Hi-Wire to Add Taproom in Birmingham, AL; Ska Street Brewstillery Closes; Rivertown Ceases Operations

Hi-Wire Brewing’s third new taproom planned for 2022 will open “late this summer” in Birmingham, Alabama, the company announced this week. San Francisco-based Woods Beer & Wine Co. plans to open two new taprooms in Treasure Island and San Anselmo, as well as being distilling, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Two Robbers to Open Seltzer Taproom in Philadelphia; Add 4 States in 2022

Two Robbers to Open Seltzer Taproom in Philadelphia; Add 4 States in 2022

Independent hard seltzer maker Two Robbers will open its first taproom in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood later this year. The 4,000 sq. ft. taproom – titled Burgers and Seltzers – is the first seltzer taproom in Philadelphia. In addition to a beyond beer-driven menu, Two Robbers will serve smash burgers, beer and spirits.