Today, Bell’s Brewery founder, Larry Bell announced that he has reached an agreement with Lion, an Australian based brewer, for the sale of Bell’s. Lion acquired Colorado’s New Belgium Brewing in 2019. The move will see the Michigan-based craft brewer come together with New Belgium – aligning two great American craft brewers.
Social media discussion around alcohol-free drinks is up significantly year-on-year, according to new research: with beer and mocktails among the most popular subjects.
You love your hops, but whether you’re a brewer or craft beer aficionado, ask yourself this: When was the last time you thought about the malt in your beer?
A brewery-backed online platform providing information, ratings and reviews on craft beer in China is on a mission to grow the category, which currently accounts for just 1.5% of brews sold in the country.
If you’ve read the beer trade press in recent weeks, you might have the sense that May was not a great month for the craft category. And, if your frame is scan data and your only comparison is 2020, you’d be right. That said, this is a reminder that 2020 was not a normal year, and so reporting scan data versus 2020 may not, in fact, really provide that much context for the beer category or sub-categories within the beer category.
The Craft Brewers Conference® (CBC) delivers concentrated, affordable brewing education and idea sharing to improve brewery quality and performance. Attendees can choose from eight educational tracks led by the top minds in the beer and business worlds.
Indeed Brewing Co is launching its summer season with the grand opening of a rooftop patio in Milwaukee and bottle release this Saturday (5th June). Collaborating with Clock Shadow Brewing, situated next door to the pilot brewery and taproom, Indeed is now using the space on the green roof of the building.
The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) has just released the Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) for May 2021. The data shows a significant difference to the BPI in May 2020 which illustrated the serious impact of COVID-19 on the beer industry.
Tickets for the 2021 Suwanee Beer Fest are now on sale! There are a limited number of VIP tickets, and they are sure to sell out quick. A new 2021 date also means a brand-new theme. This year, Suwanee Beer Fest will celebrate all things summertime while rocking the good ol’ Red, White and Blue. Wear your best America-themed gear for this year’s fest, taking place June 26th at Town Center Park. And don’t worry, they’ll have cooling stations set up with misting fans to help beat the heat while you sip on samples of more than 350 craft beers.