ProBrewer
@probrewer.com
ProBrewer the first and largest online resource for the specialty beer and related beverage industries. Used daily by industry decision makers.
https://probrewer.com
https://probrewer.com
Glen Hay Falconer Foundation Offering Two Scholarships to Seibel Institute of Technology
In collaboration with the Seibel Institute of Technology, the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation is offering two full tuition brewing education scholarships in 2026.
In collaboration with the Seibel Institute of Technology, the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation is offering two full tuition brewing education scholarships in 2026.
Glen Hay Falconer Foundation Offering Two Scholarships to Seibel Institute of Technology
probrewer.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Glen Hay Falconer Foundation Offering Two Scholarships to Seibel Institute of Technology
In collaboration with the Seibel Institute of Technology, the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation is offering two full tuition brewing education scholarships in 2026.
In collaboration with the Seibel Institute of Technology, the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation is offering two full tuition brewing education scholarships in 2026.
Posting a day early to say Happy Valentine’s Day from ProBrewer. Hope it’s a good one for breweries everywhere. 🍻
probrewer.com
probrewer.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Posting a day early to say Happy Valentine’s Day from ProBrewer. Hope it’s a good one for breweries everywhere. 🍻
probrewer.com
probrewer.com
Nicholas Fink to Succeed Bill Newlands as President and CEO of Constellation Brands
Constellation Brands today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Nicholas Fink as the company’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 13, 2026.
Constellation Brands today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Nicholas Fink as the company’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 13, 2026.
Nicholas Fink to Succeed Bill Newlands as President and CEO of Constellation Brands
probrewer.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Nicholas Fink to Succeed Bill Newlands as President and CEO of Constellation Brands
Constellation Brands today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Nicholas Fink as the company’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 13, 2026.
Constellation Brands today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Nicholas Fink as the company’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 13, 2026.
Two upcoming online events for brewers & suppliers:
• Thinking About Selling Your Brewery? — Feb 18, 11:00 AM PST | Free |Online
• #CraftMarketing: SEO for Maltsters — Feb 20, 11:00 AM PST | $15 | Online
Go to zurl.co/SpAlr for more details or to list your event.
• Thinking About Selling Your Brewery? — Feb 18, 11:00 AM PST | Free |Online
• #CraftMarketing: SEO for Maltsters — Feb 20, 11:00 AM PST | $15 | Online
Go to zurl.co/SpAlr for more details or to list your event.
February 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Two upcoming online events for brewers & suppliers:
• Thinking About Selling Your Brewery? — Feb 18, 11:00 AM PST | Free |Online
• #CraftMarketing: SEO for Maltsters — Feb 20, 11:00 AM PST | $15 | Online
Go to zurl.co/SpAlr for more details or to list your event.
• Thinking About Selling Your Brewery? — Feb 18, 11:00 AM PST | Free |Online
• #CraftMarketing: SEO for Maltsters — Feb 20, 11:00 AM PST | $15 | Online
Go to zurl.co/SpAlr for more details or to list your event.
Olds College Brewing Program in Alberta to Close Due to Lack of Enrollment
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology in Alberta, Canada has said they will end their craft brewing program due to decreased student enrollment.
probrewer.com/beverage-ind...
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology in Alberta, Canada has said they will end their craft brewing program due to decreased student enrollment.
probrewer.com/beverage-ind...
February 11, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Olds College Brewing Program in Alberta to Close Due to Lack of Enrollment
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology in Alberta, Canada has said they will end their craft brewing program due to decreased student enrollment.
probrewer.com/beverage-ind...
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology in Alberta, Canada has said they will end their craft brewing program due to decreased student enrollment.
probrewer.com/beverage-ind...
Heineken to Cut 5,000-6,000 Jobs Amid Declining Global Volume
Heineken has announced plans to eliminate between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs over the next two years following a 1.7% decline in global volume during the last three quarters of 2025.
Heineken has announced plans to eliminate between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs over the next two years following a 1.7% decline in global volume during the last three quarters of 2025.
Heineken to Cut 5,000-6,000 Jobs Amid Declining Global Volume
probrewer.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Heineken to Cut 5,000-6,000 Jobs Amid Declining Global Volume
Heineken has announced plans to eliminate between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs over the next two years following a 1.7% decline in global volume during the last three quarters of 2025.
Heineken has announced plans to eliminate between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs over the next two years following a 1.7% decline in global volume during the last three quarters of 2025.
Marble Brewery in Albuquerque is hiring a Shift Brewer to help execute daily production on its 30bbl brewhouse. Get the details + how to contact the brewery directly about this job: zurl.co/QzXfm
February 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Marble Brewery in Albuquerque is hiring a Shift Brewer to help execute daily production on its 30bbl brewhouse. Get the details + how to contact the brewery directly about this job: zurl.co/QzXfm
A 12-line stainless steel tap bar (48″ x 14″) is listed on the ProBrewer Marketplace. The setup includes glycol chilling lines, two stout taps, plus a drain tray and glass rinser, all in good working order and appearance.
Details here: zurl.co/05Jq7
Details here: zurl.co/05Jq7
February 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
A 12-line stainless steel tap bar (48″ x 14″) is listed on the ProBrewer Marketplace. The setup includes glycol chilling lines, two stout taps, plus a drain tray and glass rinser, all in good working order and appearance.
Details here: zurl.co/05Jq7
Details here: zurl.co/05Jq7
Republic National Distributing Company Announces Layoffs Amid Operational Challenges
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), the second-largest alcohol beverage distributor in the United States, has announced layoffs across its operations.
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), the second-largest alcohol beverage distributor in the United States, has announced layoffs across its operations.
Republic National Distributing Company Announces Layoffs Amid Operational Challenges
probrewer.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Republic National Distributing Company Announces Layoffs Amid Operational Challenges
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), the second-largest alcohol beverage distributor in the United States, has announced layoffs across its operations.
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), the second-largest alcohol beverage distributor in the United States, has announced layoffs across its operations.
Craft Maltsters Guild Seeking Nominees to Serve on BOD
The Craft Maltsters Guild is seeking nominees to serve on the guild’s Board of Directors.
The Craft Maltsters Guild is seeking nominees to serve on the guild’s Board of Directors.
Craft Maltsters Guild Seeking Nominees to Serve on BOD
probrewer.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Craft Maltsters Guild Seeking Nominees to Serve on BOD
The Craft Maltsters Guild is seeking nominees to serve on the guild’s Board of Directors.
The Craft Maltsters Guild is seeking nominees to serve on the guild’s Board of Directors.
Spirits sales moved backward in 2025—but RTDs kept charging ahead. According to new figures from DISCUS, overall U.S. spirits revenue declined 2.2% last year, while ready-to-drink cocktails jumped more than 16%, continuing to gain share.
Full story: zurl.co/eWsGY
Full story: zurl.co/eWsGY
February 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Spirits sales moved backward in 2025—but RTDs kept charging ahead. According to new figures from DISCUS, overall U.S. spirits revenue declined 2.2% last year, while ready-to-drink cocktails jumped more than 16%, continuing to gain share.
Full story: zurl.co/eWsGY
Full story: zurl.co/eWsGY
DISCUS: Spirits Sales Decline 2.2% in 2025 – RTD’s Up 16.4%
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) revealed in its annual economic briefing that spirits sales in the U.S.
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) revealed in its annual economic briefing that spirits sales in the U.S.
DISCUS: Spirits Sales Decline 2.2% in 2025 – RTD’s Up 16.4%
probrewer.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:18 AM
DISCUS: Spirits Sales Decline 2.2% in 2025 – RTD’s Up 16.4%
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) revealed in its annual economic briefing that spirits sales in the U.S.
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) revealed in its annual economic briefing that spirits sales in the U.S.
Another longtime craft name is preparing to pour its final pint. Boston Beer Company has announced it will close Angel City Brewing this spring, ending a nearly 30-year run that helped shape the early LA beer scene....
🔗 Full story: zurl.co/cV6Rw
🔗 Full story: zurl.co/cV6Rw
February 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Another longtime craft name is preparing to pour its final pint. Boston Beer Company has announced it will close Angel City Brewing this spring, ending a nearly 30-year run that helped shape the early LA beer scene....
🔗 Full story: zurl.co/cV6Rw
🔗 Full story: zurl.co/cV6Rw
Tight space, small teams, big production goals—material handling can quietly make or break efficiency for small brewers. This Expert Topic breaks down which MHE investments actually pay off, and which ones aren’t worth the spend.
Read it here: zurl.co/pgrP4
Read it here: zurl.co/pgrP4
February 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Tight space, small teams, big production goals—material handling can quietly make or break efficiency for small brewers. This Expert Topic breaks down which MHE investments actually pay off, and which ones aren’t worth the spend.
Read it here: zurl.co/pgrP4
Read it here: zurl.co/pgrP4
Boston Beer to Close Angel City Brewing
Angel City Brewing, located in the Los Angeles Arts District and owned by the Boston Beer Company, will be closing its doors in April at the end of its lease.
Angel City Brewing, located in the Los Angeles Arts District and owned by the Boston Beer Company, will be closing its doors in April at the end of its lease.
Boston Beer to Close Angel City Brewing
probrewer.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Boston Beer to Close Angel City Brewing
Angel City Brewing, located in the Los Angeles Arts District and owned by the Boston Beer Company, will be closing its doors in April at the end of its lease.
Angel City Brewing, located in the Los Angeles Arts District and owned by the Boston Beer Company, will be closing its doors in April at the end of its lease.
The Brewers Association is rethinking the Craft Brewers Conference this year — with a shorter, more focused format aimed at saving time and travel costs for today’s brewers. Full story: zurl.co/o5plS
February 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The Brewers Association is rethinking the Craft Brewers Conference this year — with a shorter, more focused format aimed at saving time and travel costs for today’s brewers. Full story: zurl.co/o5plS
Brewers Association Unveils New Format for Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia
As the craft brewing industry continues to evolve rapidly, the Brewers Association (BA) is making significant adjustments to its events and membership services.
As the craft brewing industry continues to evolve rapidly, the Brewers Association (BA) is making significant adjustments to its events and membership services.
Brewers Association Unveils New Format for Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia
probrewer.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Brewers Association Unveils New Format for Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia
As the craft brewing industry continues to evolve rapidly, the Brewers Association (BA) is making significant adjustments to its events and membership services.
As the craft brewing industry continues to evolve rapidly, the Brewers Association (BA) is making significant adjustments to its events and membership services.
A partial government shutdown may cause delays at the TTB, even if funding is approved this week. Brewers should be prepared for slower processing of COLAs, formula approvals & other submissions, while required filings &t excise tax payments remain due. zurl.co/MF62G
February 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM
A partial government shutdown may cause delays at the TTB, even if funding is approved this week. Brewers should be prepared for slower processing of COLAs, formula approvals & other submissions, while required filings &t excise tax payments remain due. zurl.co/MF62G
What Material Handling Equipment Small Brewers Should Consider—And What It Will Cost
Efficiency is the name of the game for any brewery, but it can be both especially crucial and particularly complicated for smaller breweries.
Efficiency is the name of the game for any brewery, but it can be both especially crucial and particularly complicated for smaller breweries.
What Material Handling Equipment Small Brewers Should Consider—And What It Will Cost
probrewer.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:32 PM
What Material Handling Equipment Small Brewers Should Consider—And What It Will Cost
Efficiency is the name of the game for any brewery, but it can be both especially crucial and particularly complicated for smaller breweries.
Efficiency is the name of the game for any brewery, but it can be both especially crucial and particularly complicated for smaller breweries.
Partial Government Shutdown May Cause Delays at TTB
House Republican leaders plan to vote today on a Senate-passed government funding package.
House Republican leaders plan to vote today on a Senate-passed government funding package.
Partial Government Shutdown May Cause Delays at TTB
probrewer.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Partial Government Shutdown May Cause Delays at TTB
House Republican leaders plan to vote today on a Senate-passed government funding package.
House Republican leaders plan to vote today on a Senate-passed government funding package.
Does “hand-crafted” have to mean hard on the body? This Expert Topic explores where smart, scalable automation can reduce strain and support consistency as breweries grow—without over-engineering the brewhouse.
Read it here: zurl.co/m1Leg
Read it here: zurl.co/m1Leg
February 2, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Does “hand-crafted” have to mean hard on the body? This Expert Topic explores where smart, scalable automation can reduce strain and support consistency as breweries grow—without over-engineering the brewhouse.
Read it here: zurl.co/m1Leg
Read it here: zurl.co/m1Leg
Oregon’s craft beer middle tier is seeing a significant shakeup. Point Blank Distributing will be acquired by Columbia Distributing—a move that could reshape how craft brands are supported across the state.
🔗 Full story: zurl.co/bGjTu
🔗 Full story: zurl.co/bGjTu
January 30, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Oregon’s craft beer middle tier is seeing a significant shakeup. Point Blank Distributing will be acquired by Columbia Distributing—a move that could reshape how craft brands are supported across the state.
🔗 Full story: zurl.co/bGjTu
🔗 Full story: zurl.co/bGjTu
9.5 bbl (300-gal) Container Logic brite tank for $2,000. Previously used for spirits blending, set up for serving with sampling port + carb stone (not installed). Ships from Pittsburgh, PA.
Contact the Seller directly.
Details here: zurl.co/criOp
Contact the Seller directly.
Details here: zurl.co/criOp
January 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM
9.5 bbl (300-gal) Container Logic brite tank for $2,000. Previously used for spirits blending, set up for serving with sampling port + carb stone (not installed). Ships from Pittsburgh, PA.
Contact the Seller directly.
Details here: zurl.co/criOp
Contact the Seller directly.
Details here: zurl.co/criOp
🍃 Sustainability doesn’t end when the beer leaves the brewery—packaging is where the real tradeoffs begin. From recycling challenges to new approaches, this Expert Topic explores how brewers are rethinking what’s left behind. Read more here: zurl.co/Nn2tz
January 28, 2026 at 11:00 PM
🍃 Sustainability doesn’t end when the beer leaves the brewery—packaging is where the real tradeoffs begin. From recycling challenges to new approaches, this Expert Topic explores how brewers are rethinking what’s left behind. Read more here: zurl.co/Nn2tz
Brewery Closures Increase by 37% in UK in 2025
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) has reported a concerning 37% increase in brewery closure rates in 2025 compared to the previous year.
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) has reported a concerning 37% increase in brewery closure rates in 2025 compared to the previous year.
Brewery Closures Increase by 37% in UK in 2025
probrewer.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Brewery Closures Increase by 37% in UK in 2025
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) has reported a concerning 37% increase in brewery closure rates in 2025 compared to the previous year.
The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) has reported a concerning 37% increase in brewery closure rates in 2025 compared to the previous year.