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Brewbound Podcast: All the Angles of a Potential Boston Beer Sale

Brewbound Podcast: All the Angles of a Potential Boston Beer Sale

Bernstein analyst Nadine Sarwat breaks down the pros and cons of a potential sale of Boston Beer Company. Sarwat also examines potential suitors, Wall Street’s view of potential deals and why Boston Beer continues to be in conversations around M&A.

Cascade Brewing Shutters Following Death of Founder and Oregon Beer Godfather Art Larrance

Cascade Brewing Shutters Following Death of Founder and Oregon Beer Godfather Art Larrance

Weeks after the death of founder Art Larrance, Portland, Oregon-based Cascade Brewing ceased operations on Monday, the Oregonian reported. Alissa Larrance, Art’s daughter, told the Oregonian that she delivered final paychecks to brewery staff Tuesday, though the brewery’s website says it is “temporarily closed.”

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.

Hard Kombucha’s (Slow, But Possible) Path to Success

Hard Kombucha’s (Slow, But Possible) Path to Success

Five years ago, hard kombucha was expected to become the next big “fourth category” product, building off the initial momentum of hard seltzer, but promising bolder flavors and potential gut health benefits.

Athletic Purchases Former Ballast Point Facility, Doubles Non-Alc Brewing Capacity

Athletic Purchases Former Ballast Point Facility, Doubles Non-Alc Brewing Capacity

The mystery surrounding who would take over the now former Ballast Point production facility in San Diego is officially over. When Ballast Point owners Kings and Convicts announced in April that they had ceased production at the Miramar facility, whispers pointed to dedicated non-alcoholic (NA) beer maker Athletic Brewing Company taking over the space. The speculation proved true.

A Round With … J.C. Hill of Alvarado Street Brewery

A Round With … J.C. Hill of Alvarado Street Brewery

The latest installment of Brewbound’s A Round With – a weekly Insider-exclusive Q&A series with industry leaders – features J.C. Hill, founder and brewmaster of Alvarado Street Brewery in Salinas, California.

Hulk Hogan Launches Real American Light Lager

Hulk Hogan Launches Real American Light Lager

Hulk Hogan is getting into the beer business, lending his name and image to Real American Beer, a new light lager brand that launched Thursday at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.