Could recent negative scan trends be a good thing for craft beer?

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.

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Indeed Brewing forms a partnership with their neighbours on a new rooftop patio for the summer

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.

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D.G. Yuengling & Son is the oldest brewery in America

The story of Yuengling is the story of the American Spirit. It’s a tale of shared dreams, individual tenacity and an unwavering dedication to standards of quality. Like many American stories, it starts amid the dreams of countless young immigrants looking for opportunity and emerges from the strength and will of one family determined to build their legacy in a new country.

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The Bruery launches the next batch of their Bakery series

“Slice into this bold, barrel-aged imperial fruited stout and experience a slice of Southern California in your glass. Inspired by Orange County’s rich history of growing boysenberries, this barrel-aged imperial fruited stout is full-bodied with big, bold berry flavours that are drizzled with rich vanilla flavour and a hint of cinnamon. The bakery is open for business.”

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Necromancer Brewing is now open for can sales in North Hills, Pittsburgh

The craft beer family in Pittsburgh has welcomed a new member, as Necromancer Brewing Co. opens for can sales at 2257 Babcock Boulevard in the North Hills area of Pittsburgh. The building used to house a Spirit Halloween store, but now the 14,000 square foot space will sell four packs of Necromancer’s N-E IPA, Ever and a Wildwood, a lemony Grisette. On the weekend of May 29th and 30th, they’re due to release two more products to the range as well.

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Dust Bowl Brewing now recognised as a regional brewery

Dust Bowl Brewing Co. has achieved the status of a regional brewing in 2020 despite the challenges of the pandemic and the impacts on its on-premise sales. The brewery in Northern California produced over 16,500 barrels last year, which is a record for the growing company and a massive achievement in a year of social distancing restrictions and economic setbacks.

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