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Constellation aims to open giant brewery in Mexicali, locals say it will monopolize regional water supplies
Constellation is a transnational beverage corporation with more than 100 brands, selling spirits (like Black Velvet and … Read More
Cincy’s Fifty West Brewing launches cans, recounts journey through quality control
Fifty West Brewing Co. recently announced the release of its craft beer cans in the Greater Cincinnati area. Patrons can … Read More
Hop Growers of America releases annual data pack, notes U.S. hop production is saturated
Data and opinions of industry leaders indicate the United States has hit a saturation point with hop production coming … Read More
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Beverage packaging lightens up: Active consumer lifestyles push beverage brands to adopt lightweight packaging for on-the-go use
From lightweight bottle designs to the growing adoption of single-use beverage sachets, beverage brands (even beer … Read More
Watch the Hartogs brothers launch Virginia’s Rocket Frog Brewing in this YouTube series
I’ve been drinking with the Hartogs brothers since we were in college together, and these occasional CBB collaborators … Read More
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Columbia Distributing keeps growing, acquires Oregon’s General Distributors
General Distributors, a fourth-generation, family-owned Oregon beverage distributor has signed a letter of intent to … Read More
Mitch Steele’s New Realm Brewing finally open for business, has big plans for food menu
We've been watching the progress of this project since Mitch Steele left Stone Brewing and struck out to do something … Read More
Stony Creek Brewery to open up a new location in Foxwoods Resort Casino
Stony Creek Brewery is constructing a fully operational brewpub inside Foxwoods Resort Casino, the largest resort casino … Read More
South Dakota bill could raise craft brewery production cap, distributors haggle over self-distribution
Stop us if you've heard this one before, but in South Dakota a bill was put forth to raise the measly cap on craft … Read More
Boston’s Harpoon Brewery challenges Philly-based Yards Brewing to Battle of the Beers for Super Bowl
Ahead of the big game on Sunday (that's the Super Bowl), Harpoon Brewery is wagering against Philadelphia-based Yards … Read More
Ingredient insights: Dogfish Head releases beer with basically Mace Brand pepper spray
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery is known for creating beer brands with zany ingredients, and the Delaware-based brewery just … Read More
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Brewery overhead costs simplified: expenses to include and exclude and beyond
For the past 20 years, Kary Shumway has worked as a chief financial officer for a beer distributor. He understands what … Read More
New Belgium appoints new vice president of marketing (Shaun Belongie from Nestle Purina)
We know your crave employee news, so here goes something to feed your people compulsions: New Belgium Brewing Co. just … Read More
San Diego Brewers Guild announces 2018 Board of Directors/Leadership Team, plans for new events and educational initiatives in 2018
One of America’s finest craft beer communities had a thriving 2017. To drive awareness for the importance of … Read More