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· Nov 18
Brewbound Live Winter 2024
Brewbound Live brings together a diverse group of thought leaders and entrepreneurs for two days to discuss trends, challenges, and the future of the brewing industry. Brewbound Live Winter 2024 is he...
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This December 11+12 the beer and beverage-alcohol industry will come together in Marina del Rey, CA to collaborate, make connections, and forge lasting relationships. Check out our amazing speaker lineup & learn more:
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Eight finalists pitched at the Brewbound Live Pitch Slam, showcasing RTD, non-alc, cannabis and beer innovation. Champion will be announced live Dec 11 at 12:15 p.m. PT 🏆📺
Eight Finalists Vie For Brewbound Pitch Slam Title
Eight finalists pitched their brands in the 2025 Brewbound Live Pitch Slam today.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Eight finalists pitched at the Brewbound Live Pitch Slam, showcasing RTD, non-alc, cannabis and beer innovation. Champion will be announced live Dec 11 at 12:15 p.m. PT 🏆📺
Brewbound announces 2025 Award winners at Brewbound Live: Craft Brewery — New Trail; Large Brewery — Deschutes; Person of the Year — Lauren Woods Limbach; Beyond Beer — Carbliss. 🏆🍺
Brewbound 2025 Award Winners Revealed
Brewbound revealed the trade publication’s 2025 industry Award Winners and Rising Stars during the 2025 Brewbound Live business conference in Marina del Rey, California, on December 10.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Brewbound announces 2025 Award winners at Brewbound Live: Craft Brewery — New Trail; Large Brewery — Deschutes; Person of the Year — Lauren Woods Limbach; Beyond Beer — Carbliss. 🏆🍺
Sincere Cider releases a limited Blueberry Lavender cider with a violet hue and floral finish, available Dec. 9 at select California retailers. The Oakland-based, woman- and LGBTQIA+-owned cidery maintains its modern craft approach.
Sincere Cider Launches New Limited-Edition Blueberry Lavender Cider
MEDIA CONTACT:Sincere CiderBex Pezzullo415.867.7676RELEASE DATE:December 9, 2025"I wanted to crea...
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December 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Sincere Cider releases a limited Blueberry Lavender cider with a violet hue and floral finish, available Dec. 9 at select California retailers. The Oakland-based, woman- and LGBTQIA+-owned cidery maintains its modern craft approach.
BevNET Live Day 2: Founders and investors outlined scaling strategies — from Spindrift's PE exit to ANA investment trends and founder-to-CEO transitions. www.brewbound.com/news/bevnet-... 🥤📈
BevNET Live Day 2: The Evolution Of Beverage Biz Leadership
The personal and professional responsibilities of a modern beverage entrepreneur were in the spotlight on Day 2 of BevNET Live LA 2025, as founders and leaders discussed strategies to effectively meet...
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December 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
BevNET Live Day 2: Founders and investors outlined scaling strategies — from Spindrift's PE exit to ANA investment trends and founder-to-CEO transitions. www.brewbound.com/news/bevnet-... 🥤📈
PepsiCo opens strategic review of its NA supply chain and go-to-market amid Elliott talks — plant closures, SKU cuts, cost reductions and board revamp. www.brewbound.com/news/pepsico... 🏭🔧 #PepsiCo
PepsiCo Announces North America Supply Chain ‘Strategic Review’
Amid reported settlement talks with $4 billion activist investor Elliott Investment Management, PepsiCo announced on Monday that it is evaluating an integrated model for its North America supply chain...
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December 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
PepsiCo opens strategic review of its NA supply chain and go-to-market amid Elliott talks — plant closures, SKU cuts, cost reductions and board revamp. www.brewbound.com/news/pepsico... 🏭🔧 #PepsiCo
Lakewood Brewing in Garland, Texas now serves lunch daily as the Lakewood Kitchen opens at 11 a.m. seven days a week, offering elevated pub fare designed to pair with 24 taps of craft beer
Lakewood Brewing Opens for Lunch: Dallas' Favorite Family Brewery is Now Serving Up Brews and Bites All Day
Dallas, TX (December 2025) – Lakewood Brewing Company is now open for lunch, expanding its hours ...
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December 10, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Lakewood Brewing in Garland, Texas now serves lunch daily as the Lakewood Kitchen opens at 11 a.m. seven days a week, offering elevated pub fare designed to pair with 24 taps of craft beer
Oakland United Beerworks seeks a Field Sales Representative to expand draft and package sales in the Bay Area. Responsibilities include account growth and event leadership. Apply: https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62516-field-sales-representative-oakland-united-beerworks
December 10, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Oakland United Beerworks seeks a Field Sales Representative to expand draft and package sales in the Bay Area. Responsibilities include account growth and event leadership. Apply: https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62516-field-sales-representative-oakland-united-beerworks
Lord Hobo Brewing seeks a Retail General Manager in Woburn, MA to oversee taproom operations, events, service, sales, and team development. Apply: https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62515-retail-general-manager-lord-hobo-brewing-company
December 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Lord Hobo Brewing seeks a Retail General Manager in Woburn, MA to oversee taproom operations, events, service, sales, and team development. Apply: https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62515-retail-general-manager-lord-hobo-brewing-company
Ghostfish buys former Pike production site in Seattle, eyeing 7,000-9,000 bbl Yr 1 and up to 20,000 by Yr 3; adds a canning line and expands SoDo taproom. www.brewbound.com/news/ghostfi... 🍺🐟
Ghostfish Brewing to Take Over Former Pike Brewery Space in Seattle
Dedicated gluten-free beer maker Ghostfish Brewing has purchased the brewing assets of the former Pike Brewing production facility in Seattle, acquiring the lease for the 26,000 sq. ft. space from Fremont...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Ghostfish buys former Pike production site in Seattle, eyeing 7,000-9,000 bbl Yr 1 and up to 20,000 by Yr 3; adds a canning line and expands SoDo taproom. www.brewbound.com/news/ghostfi... 🍺🐟
BevNET Live Day One: Poppi’s TikTok-driven community and targeted influencers sped its M&A with PepsiCo, while Health-Ade outlined a precise No. 2 strategy for a clean exit. Panels also examined hemp beverage rulemaking, costs and investor trends.
BevNET Live Day One Recap: What Went Right for Poppi and Health-Ade
The past year saw some major M&A deals, and day one of BevNET Live Winter 2025 in Marina Del Rey, Calif., served as the perfect platform to sit down with the leaders of Poppi and Health-Ade Kombucha to...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
BevNET Live Day One: Poppi’s TikTok-driven community and targeted influencers sped its M&A with PepsiCo, while Health-Ade outlined a precise No. 2 strategy for a clean exit. Panels also examined hemp beverage rulemaking, costs and investor trends.
Atomic Dog Hard Cider seeks VP of Sales for a Northeast-based hybrid/field role to lead distributor strategy, pricing, and execution. Experience in building teams preferred. Apply: https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62514-vice-president-of-sales-atomic-dog-hard-cider
December 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Atomic Dog Hard Cider seeks VP of Sales for a Northeast-based hybrid/field role to lead distributor strategy, pricing, and execution. Experience in building teams preferred. Apply: https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62514-vice-president-of-sales-atomic-dog-hard-cider
Molson Coors disbanding Northeast region, closing New Jersey office and folding sales roles into an expanded East. U.S. sales regions cut from five to four Jan. 1. www.brewbound.com/news/molson-... 🍺
Molson Coors Restructures Sales Org, Merges 2 East Coast Units
Molson Coors told distributors last week it would disband its Northeast region and close the region’s New Jersey office. The company plans to fold “all frontline distributor- or retailer-facing roles”...
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December 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Molson Coors disbanding Northeast region, closing New Jersey office and folding sales roles into an expanded East. U.S. sales regions cut from five to four Jan. 1. www.brewbound.com/news/molson-... 🍺
Beer Is Art has launched the Global Lager Popsicle Initiative, a campaign inviting brewers worldwide to create short films documenting their beer heritage, culture and traditions The program also trains unemployed adults 21 and older for careers in the beer industry
Beer Is Art Launches the Global Lager Popsicle Initiative to Inspire Brewers to Document Their Heritage
Beer Is Art, the creative brewing and skills-development initiative founded by filmmaker and brew...
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December 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Beer Is Art has launched the Global Lager Popsicle Initiative, a campaign inviting brewers worldwide to create short films documenting their beer heritage, culture and traditions The program also trains unemployed adults 21 and older for careers in the beer industry
International Wine Center will launch WSET Level 1 and 2 Awards in Beer in February 2026 in New York City, taught by Advanced Cicerone and beer educator Jeremy Storton, expanding its wine, spirits and sake curriculum into beer education
International Wine Center to Launch WSET Beer Courses in 2026
The inaugural programs will be taught by acclaimed beer educator Jeremy Storton.New York City, De...
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December 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
International Wine Center will launch WSET Level 1 and 2 Awards in Beer in February 2026 in New York City, taught by Advanced Cicerone and beer educator Jeremy Storton, expanding its wine, spirits and sake curriculum into beer education
The Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association will open a new headquarters in Lansing’s Boji Tower on Dec. 11, expanding advocacy near the Capitol and adding upgraded event space for lawmakers and members
Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association to Open New Headquarters in Boji Tower
New downtown Lansing location enhances MB&WWA's advocacy work and creates a welcoming space for m...
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December 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association will open a new headquarters in Lansing’s Boji Tower on Dec. 11, expanding advocacy near the Capitol and adding upgraded event space for lawmakers and members
🦃📈 Circana: Thanksgiving week boosted bev-alc off-premise sales 14% WoW; YoY still down.
Circana Weekly Scans: Thanksgiving Boosts Bev-Alc Sales +14% WoW; ‘Nuggets of Positivity’ Among Top Brands
Thanksgiving helped bev-alc maintain its positive growth trajectory – at least compared to earlier this fall – Circana EVP, BevAl Scott Scanlon shared in this week’s off-premise scans report.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🦃📈 Circana: Thanksgiving week boosted bev-alc off-premise sales 14% WoW; YoY still down.
Public Coast Brewing Co. has appointed industry veteran Chad Kennedy as operations manager in Cannon Beach, Oregon. With more than 20 years in craft brewing and CPG, he will oversee daily operations and support the company’s growth.
Public Coast Brewing Co. Announces Chad Kennedy as New Operations Manager
CANNON BEACH, Ore. (December 8, 2025) – Public Coast Brewing Co. has announced the appointment of...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Public Coast Brewing Co. has appointed industry veteran Chad Kennedy as operations manager in Cannon Beach, Oregon. With more than 20 years in craft brewing and CPG, he will oversee daily operations and support the company’s growth.
American Rebel Light Beer partners with Banko Beverage Co., expanding distribution to 10 more counties in Greater Lehigh Valley and Eastern Pennsylvania. Banko is the fourth major PA distributor as AREB grows its network.
American Rebel Light Announces Additional Expansion of Pennsylvania Distribution Footprint with Banko Beverage Company
Banko Beverage Company (PA) is a family-owned wholesaler with a 90+ year legacy, MillerCoors Pres...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
American Rebel Light Beer partners with Banko Beverage Co., expanding distribution to 10 more counties in Greater Lehigh Valley and Eastern Pennsylvania. Banko is the fourth major PA distributor as AREB grows its network.
Pabst cuts jobs in a sales reorg, merges regions, promotes execs and seeks a tenant for its San Antonio HQ. PBR, portfolio down YTD, per Circana. www.brewbound.com/news/pabst-r... 🍺🏢
Pabst Reorganizes Sales Structure, Eliminates Roles, Seeks New Tenant for HQ
Pabst Brewing has eliminated an undisclosed number of jobs, a spokesperson confirmed to Brewbound. Although rumors swirled over the weekend that the cuts could amount to as much as 40% of Pabst’s workforce,...
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December 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Pabst cuts jobs in a sales reorg, merges regions, promotes execs and seeks a tenant for its San Antonio HQ. PBR, portfolio down YTD, per Circana. www.brewbound.com/news/pabst-r... 🍺🏢
Molson Coors CEO Rahul Goyal targets a needle‑moving spirits RTD, wants to grow above‑premium (27% of mix) and reverse Blue Moon's decline. 🍸🍺 www.brewbound.com/news/molson-...
Molson Coors CEO on Portfolio Gaps, Premiumization Challenges and Growth Outlook
Two months into his tenure as president and CEO, Rahul Goyal’s plans for Molson Coors’ future are becoming clearer. Those plans point to the company being in the market for a needle-moving spirit-based...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Molson Coors CEO Rahul Goyal targets a needle‑moving spirits RTD, wants to grow above‑premium (27% of mix) and reverse Blue Moon's decline. 🍸🍺 www.brewbound.com/news/molson-...
Alex Carreteiro, ex-PepsiCo, named president of Heineken Americas effective March 1 as the brewer pushes EverGreen amid regional declines. 🍺🌎
Heineken’s Americas Shakeup Continues: Former PepsiCo Exec Alex Carreteiro Appointed Prexy
Alex Carreteiro has been named president of Heineken’s Americas business, the Dutch brewing company announced last week. Carreteiro, who will take the position on March 1, will fill the vacancy left...
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December 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Alex Carreteiro, ex-PepsiCo, named president of Heineken Americas effective March 1 as the brewer pushes EverGreen amid regional declines. 🍺🌎
Ghostfish Brewing has acquired the former Pike Brewing production facility in Seattle, increasing capacity an estimated six to seven times and supporting broader North American distribution of its dedicated gluten-free beers
Ghostfish Brewing Company Acquires Former Pike Brewery Operation
Ghostfish Brewing Company expands production capabilities with acquisition of large production brewery in Seattle, WA.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Ghostfish Brewing has acquired the former Pike Brewing production facility in Seattle, increasing capacity an estimated six to seven times and supporting broader North American distribution of its dedicated gluten-free beers
Insider’s Week in Beer: Rockaway Goes Hollywood — Rockaway Brewing gets Hollywood exposure, signaling brand and distribution shifts with industry implications. 🎬🍺
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December 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Insider’s Week in Beer: Rockaway Goes Hollywood — Rockaway Brewing gets Hollywood exposure, signaling brand and distribution shifts with industry implications. 🎬🍺
Rancho West is the first beer to earn The Detox Project’s Glyphosate Residue-Free certification and is expanding in CA and NV, including NA options and key retailers like Whole Foods and Sprouts, amid triple-digit growth
Rancho West Expands Distribution Amid Demand for USDA-Certified Organic Beer, Certified Glyphosate-Free by The Detox Project
–Malibu-born Rancho West scales California and Nevada footprint, building on triple-digit growth ...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Rancho West is the first beer to earn The Detox Project’s Glyphosate Residue-Free certification and is expanding in CA and NV, including NA options and key retailers like Whole Foods and Sprouts, amid triple-digit growth
Anheuser-Busch InBev to buy 85% of BeatBox for $490M targeting 100% in 5 years. Closes Q1 2026 🤝
Anheuser-Busch InBev to Acquire 85% Stake in BeatBox, Valued at $490 Million; ‘On Path to 100% Ownership’
Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) will acquire a majority stake in party punch maker BeatBox for approximately $490 million, the company announced today.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Anheuser-Busch InBev to buy 85% of BeatBox for $490M targeting 100% in 5 years. Closes Q1 2026 🤝