2 Towns Ciderhouse’s Guava Get Down won Gold, Best Cider and Best of Class at the 2026 LA Invitational Wine and Spirits Challenge, with additional medals for its Cosmic Crisp lineup and Craftwell RTD cocktails.
Press Clips: Boston Beer will lay off 66 workers as it closes its Angel City brewery. Black Frog’s first location has shut after a decade. The Brewers Association released a National Beer Day promotional toolkit. Gulf is partnering with Ohanafy on a technology overhaul.
Garage Beer adds BeatBox alum Patrick Brang as CFO and longtime Molson Coors exec Andrew McGuire as CRO, rounding out its C-suite amid triple-digit sales growth. 📈🍺
Beer recorded the largest on-premise price increase in February, rising 2.6% year over year and outpacing wine and spirits, according to CPI data. Beverage alcohol away from home climbed 3.1%, faster than at-home gains, while off-premise case prices increased across segments.
Sam Adams debuts Our City. Our Beer Boston sports variety pack; Blake’s launches 11% ABV Giddy Up wine-based punch; Stateside expands Super Lyte vodka sports drink to 20 states.
A new South African documentary is headed to North America, spotlighting the technical craft behind brewing a sparkling wild berry fruit beer and pairing it with pastry and milk tart desserts.
Lawson’s Finest Liquids is seeking a State Manager for New Hampshire and Maine to lead distributor partnerships, grow craft beer sales, and strengthen retail relationships for the brewery. https://zpr.io/dsASANeKmAK9
Hill Farmstead Brewery in Greensboro, VT seeks a Cellar Person/Production Member to handle cellar work, packaging, and quality control. Join a leading brewery in Vermont. https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62726-cellar-person-hill-farmstead-brewery
Beer growth cooled in February, per Circana. YTD dollar sales rose 1.6% through Feb. 22 while volume was flat at -0.1%. In the last four weeks, dollars fell 0.4% and volume 2.3%. Nonalcoholic up 16.5% and super premium up 7.6% led gains as several top vendors declined.
Ohio hemp beverage makers and a distributor filed an emergency lawsuit to block Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto ending intoxicating hemp sales March 20. Companies warn the ban would trigger layoffs, revenue losses and destruction of inventory.
Half Acre and Maplewood are merging to create a Chicago beverage platform spanning craft beer, spirits, hop water and THC-infused nonalcoholic drinks. Leaders say the new entity will strengthen founder-led brands, not operate as a collection of labels.
JuneShine Brands will outsource all production and close its 25000-square-foot Scripps Ranch facility, affecting 30 employees. The move to contract brewing is intended to improve efficiency and profitability across its portfolio.
George Clooney, Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman enter nonalcoholic beer with Crazy Mountain. Led by former New Belgium CEO Steve Fechheimer, the premium lager launches in 25 states, targeting summer occasions rather than Dry January.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills backed craft brewers at the New England Craft Brew Summit, criticizing aluminum and steel tariffs and rising costs squeezing margins. She pointed to state incentives, workforce programs and sustainability efforts to support the industry.
Civil Society Brewing is hiring a Packaging and Cellar Operator in West Palm Beach, FL. The role includes operating a Wild Goose canning line, performing cellar duties, and supporting production across both brewery locations. https://zpr.io/bWzChFat3dmK
Brewbound Job Board: A multi-brand beverage company seeks an Operations Assistant to support brewery production, logistics and vendor coordination in Santa Monica, CA. https://zpr.io/pZ8AVRi3gp6G
Tilray Brands has acquired BrewDog’s Australian brewery and five pubs, days after buying its U.K. operations, expanding its global footprint. The company plans to produce Shock Top, Montauk and SweetWater locally and grow across the Asia-Pacific market.
Team Red, White & Blue has been named the official charity partner for the 14th annual Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K on April 18, 2026 in Pottsville, PA, with in-person and virtual options supporting veterans’ health and wellness.
Five former Southern Glazer’s executives and a Napa wine salesman were indicted in an alleged decade-long bribery scheme involving California grocery chains that violated three-tier laws. The defendants face up to 20 years in prison.
Insider’s Week in Beer: A $10 beer-and-shot combo is turning heads as on-premise prices climb. 🧐🍺 What it signals about consumer tolerance, bar strategy and value perception in 2026:
Lone Tree Brewing has introduced Peach Wheat Ale, a fruit-forward American wheat brewed with real peaches and Alora hops, replacing its Peach Pale Ale in the year-round lineup. It is available on draft and in six-packs across Colorado.
Boulevard Brewing Company seeks a Culinary Manager/Chef to lead in-house catering and support restaurant operations in Kansas City, MO. https://zpr.io/WjRJf7bdDnvA
Corona is expanding its MLB partnership with the This Is Our Playa campaign, launching at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The effort includes an eight-player roster, new fan experiences, a Miami mural and a Jomboy Media collaboration for Opening Day.
Montclair Brewery debuts Lumumba Smoked Ale, honoring Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba as part of its Black History Month Beer Series. The release joins the returning Doby Caramel Pale Ale and related taproom events.
Uncle Nearest founders Fawn and Keith Weaver are challenging the court-appointed receiver’s credibility as a federal judge considers ending or expanding the bourbon brand’s receivership following a $100M+ loan default.
Press Clips: Diageo reportedly cuts about 200 roles from its U.S. hospitality partnership team. Michelle St. Jacques joins MrBeast’s Feastables. Constellation names a new Pacifico and Victoria lead, with updates from Sierra Nevada and Modelo.
Reyes Beverage Group is expanding its agreement with RNDC, adding Arizona, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas, while Illinois has been removed. The companies aim to close the deal by the end of May.
Craft beer trends softened in February after a strong January, Circana reports. Year-to-date dollar sales are up 0.3% while volume fell 1.6% in multi-outlet channels. Craft outperforms total beer in convenience stores but trails in grocery.
