There are now 2751 breweries operating in the United States — more than at any other time in American history, according data released Wednesday by the Beer Institute, an industry research group. (more…)
Pure Ally is introducing Kwass’Up, a malted non-alcoholic beverage, to the U.S. market. Pure Ally says this unusual soft drink, made with only natural flavors, contains less sugar and calories than traditional sodas and sports drinks. “Kwass’Up has been described by testers as “far more refreshing” than typical soft drinks,” the company says. (more…)
Sweet wines and flavored whiskey, among trendy adult beverages in 2013. (more…)
Steve Hindy is co-founder, president and chairman of The Brooklyn Brewery. Brooklyn Brewery started in 1988 and is among America’s top 15 craft breweries. (more…)
Oskar Blues Brewery, the first of three big national craft breweries coming to Western North Carolina, opened its new east coast expansion plant Wednesday in Brevard. Owner Dale Katechis talks about their plans. (more…)
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM), based on information of which the Company is currently aware, now expects its 2012 earnings per diluted share range to be between $4.30 and $4.60, an increase from the previously communicated range of $3.80 to $4.20 . (more…)
* Suntory Beverage & Food to go public in H2 2013 – sources
* Japan IPO will raise 400-500 billion yen – sources
* Funds to be used for overseas acquisitions – Nikkei (more…)
British drinkers’ growing thirst for Italian lager Peroni has helped brewer SABMiller buck the trend of falling beer sales in the UK. (more…)
Brewery Incubator, the beer pub project in the former Cafe Luz space downtown, launched its Kickstarter last night. Brewery Incubator is a collaborative business in which home brewers get access to commercial brewing equipment and a pub to sell their beer as a way to determine whether they’re ready to launch their own breweries. (more…)
Heineken USA today announces the appointment of Oscar Garcia as Region Vice President Sales, Central Region, effective immediately. In his new role, Garcia will report to Scott Blazek, Senior Vice President of Sales, and will be responsible for driving portfolio performance and delivering results through the effective management of regional resources. (more…)
