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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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Wholesalers and retailers formed BAMCO to advocate federal rules for low‑dose THC beverages, as a new House bill seeks CBD milligram limits amid shifting hemp policy. 🍺⚖️
Wholesalers, Retailers Join Hemp Reform Effort; New Bill Seeks CBD Limits
An influential group of beverage-alcohol retailers and distributors are supporting legislative efforts to keep hemp-infused beverages alive despite their prohibition, slated to take effect in November...
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January 23, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Wholesalers and retailers formed BAMCO to advocate federal rules for low‑dose THC beverages, as a new House bill seeks CBD milligram limits amid shifting hemp policy. 🍺⚖️
Press Clips: Jackalope Brewing will acquire Black Abbey in Nashville as Hyatt reports many new hotels are skipping draft lines, and InvestBev’s Brian Rosen maintains beverage alcohol remains a strong investment sector
Press Clips: A Nashville Craft Deal, Hotels Cutting Draft Lines and Why InvestBev Is Still Bullish on Bev-Alc
Editor’s Note: The below news items were initially reported in the Brewbound Insider Newsletter January 22-23. Not an Insider? Become one today to get earlier access to what’s going on in the industry....
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January 23, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Press Clips: Jackalope Brewing will acquire Black Abbey in Nashville as Hyatt reports many new hotels are skipping draft lines, and InvestBev’s Brian Rosen maintains beverage alcohol remains a strong investment sector
SweetWater Brewing debuts Big Trip Double IPA, a 9% ABV extension of Daytrip IPA brewed with Mosaic, Idaho 7, Sultana, Citra and El Dorado hops. The new double IPA rolls out in 19.2 oz singles and 6 pack 12 oz cans across the Southeast.
SweetWater Introduces Big Trip Double IPA: A Bold New Craft Beer
ATLANTA, GA -- SweetWater Brewing Company ("SweetWater Brewing" or "SweetWater"), the leading cra...
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January 23, 2026 at 6:11 PM
SweetWater Brewing debuts Big Trip Double IPA, a 9% ABV extension of Daytrip IPA brewed with Mosaic, Idaho 7, Sultana, Citra and El Dorado hops. The new double IPA rolls out in 19.2 oz singles and 6 pack 12 oz cans across the Southeast.
Lofted Spirits has consolidated Kentucky distribution under Republic National Distributing Company, bringing Bardstown Bourbon and Green River Whiskey under RNDC-KY statewide. The move aligns its full home-market portfolio with a single wholesaler.
Lofted Spirits Aligns Distribution in Kentucky bringing All Home Market Business Under RNDC-KY
Louisville, Ky. (January 23, 2026) — Lofted Spirits, parent company of the award-winning Bardstow...
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January 23, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Lofted Spirits has consolidated Kentucky distribution under Republic National Distributing Company, bringing Bardstown Bourbon and Green River Whiskey under RNDC-KY statewide. The move aligns its full home-market portfolio with a single wholesaler.
Latitude Brewing acquires House of Mason brands, forms Finest City Beverages to unite San Diego taprooms and expand into cider, spirits and RTDs. 🍺
San Diego’s Finest City Beverages Platform Grows with House of Mason Acquisition
A craft beverage platform is taking shape in San Diego. Latitude Brewing, the umbrella that includes Latitude 33 and Thorn Brewing, has acquired the House of Mason brand platform (Mason Aleworks, Eppig...
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January 23, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Latitude Brewing acquires House of Mason brands, forms Finest City Beverages to unite San Diego taprooms and expand into cider, spirits and RTDs. 🍺
Old Route 69 Brewery in Ada, OH seeks a General Manager to oversee operations, drive brand growth, manage entertainment, and lead FOH/BOH teams. F&B leadership experience required. https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62618-general-manager-gm-old-route-69-brewrey-llc #beerjobs #OhioJobs
January 23, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Old Route 69 Brewery in Ada, OH seeks a General Manager to oversee operations, drive brand growth, manage entertainment, and lead FOH/BOH teams. F&B leadership experience required. https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62618-general-manager-gm-old-route-69-brewrey-llc #beerjobs #OhioJobs
January BPI: 39 - still contraction but up 14 pts from December and the highest reading since July 2025, NBWA says. 📈🍺
January BPI Shows Signs of Momentum Despite Persistent Contraction; Records Highest Reading Since July 2025
Beer ordering remained in contraction in January, but recorded a “significant bump” compared to December, according to National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) in the first Beer Purchasers’...
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January 23, 2026 at 1:38 PM
January BPI: 39 - still contraction but up 14 pts from December and the highest reading since July 2025, NBWA says. 📈🍺
Citizen Cider is hiring a Vermont State Sales Rep in Burlington 🍏 Drive distributor relationships, grow key accounts, and build a leading craft cider brand across VT. Apply now: https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62617-vermont-state-sales-rep-citizen-cider #BeerJobs #CraftCider #VTJobs #BeverageIndustry
January 23, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Citizen Cider is hiring a Vermont State Sales Rep in Burlington 🍏 Drive distributor relationships, grow key accounts, and build a leading craft cider brand across VT. Apply now: https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62617-vermont-state-sales-rep-citizen-cider #BeerJobs #CraftCider #VTJobs #BeverageIndustry
Hendler Family Brewing seeks an Innovation Program Manager in Framingham, MA to lead R&D for beer, RTDs, and alternative beverages. Apply via Brewbound: https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62615-innovation-program-manager-hendler-family-brewing-company
January 22, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Hendler Family Brewing seeks an Innovation Program Manager in Framingham, MA to lead R&D for beer, RTDs, and alternative beverages. Apply via Brewbound: https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62615-innovation-program-manager-hendler-family-brewing-company
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is hiring a Senior Packaging Manager in Chico, CA to lead packaging and co-packing operations while driving quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement at the brewery https://zpr.io/Z2e8468JizwA
January 22, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is hiring a Senior Packaging Manager in Chico, CA to lead packaging and co-packing operations while driving quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement at the brewery https://zpr.io/Z2e8468JizwA
Chicago City Council exempted hemp beverages and CBD from a new hemp-derived THC ban, allowing drinks with up to 10 mg THC per 12 fl oz to be sold to adults 21 and over in licensed retailers. The measure passed 32–16 and takes effect in 10 days but may be vetoed
Beverages Carved Out of Chicago Hemp-Derived THC Ban
Intoxicating hemp drinks are getting a lifeline in Chicago, despite the outlawing of other hemp-derived THC products.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Chicago City Council exempted hemp beverages and CBD from a new hemp-derived THC ban, allowing drinks with up to 10 mg THC per 12 fl oz to be sold to adults 21 and over in licensed retailers. The measure passed 32–16 and takes effect in 10 days but may be vetoed
IWSR: NA analogs — health/moderation. Alcohol-adjacent (hemp/adaptogens/botanicals) — curiosity/functional effects. Both segments growing. www.brewbound.com/news/iwsr-al... 🍺🌿📈
IWSR: Alcohol Replacements and 'Alcohol Adjacent' Drinks Growing For Different Reasons
New data suggests that direct alcohol replacements (such as NA beer) and 'alcohol adjacent drinks,' including hemp beverages or adaptogenic functional drinks, are growing for different reasons – and...
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January 22, 2026 at 4:58 PM
IWSR: NA analogs — health/moderation. Alcohol-adjacent (hemp/adaptogens/botanicals) — curiosity/functional effects. Both segments growing. www.brewbound.com/news/iwsr-al... 🍺🌿📈
Circle K will expand its beer assortment in 2026 to include wine cocktails, spirits RTDs and high-ABV SKUs, aiming 5% unit growth, Bob Gulley said. 🍷
Circle K to Expand Beer Offerings in 2026 … Led by Wine Cocktails?
Circle K stores will be “expanding beer” in 2026 – but what the convenience store chain considers “beer” includes products from all major bev-alc categories, Circle K lead category manager Bob...
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January 22, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Circle K will expand its beer assortment in 2026 to include wine cocktails, spirits RTDs and high-ABV SKUs, aiming 5% unit growth, Bob Gulley said. 🍷
Brewbound Podcast: pFriem and New Trail say a local-first playbook — win home markets, then expand — drove volume growth and shaped distribution. 🎧
Brewbound Podcast: How pFriem Family Brewers and New Trail Win the Home Games
How can craft brewers expect to win away games if they’re not winning at home? That’s the sports analogy pFriem Family Brewers co-founder and CEO Rudy Kellner used to describe the Hood River, Oregon-based...
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January 22, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Brewbound Podcast: pFriem and New Trail say a local-first playbook — win home markets, then expand — drove volume growth and shaped distribution. 🎧
Merchant du Vin seeks an Import Beer Manager to expand sales in Alabama, Florida, and Puerto Rico. Role based in Florida; bilingual Spanish preferred. Details: https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62612-import-beer-manager--al-fl--puerto-rico-merchant-du-vin #BeerJobs #SalesJobs
January 22, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Merchant du Vin seeks an Import Beer Manager to expand sales in Alabama, Florida, and Puerto Rico. Role based in Florida; bilingual Spanish preferred. Details: https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62612-import-beer-manager--al-fl--puerto-rico-merchant-du-vin #BeerJobs #SalesJobs
Tampa Bay Brewing Co. is hiring a Packaging Lead in Tampa, FL 🍺 Lead canning, kegging, quality, and team development at Florida’s largest family-owned brewery. Apply now: https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62611-packaging-lead-tampa-bay-brewing-company #beerjobs #craftbeer #breweryjobs #Tampa
January 22, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Tampa Bay Brewing Co. is hiring a Packaging Lead in Tampa, FL 🍺 Lead canning, kegging, quality, and team development at Florida’s largest family-owned brewery. Apply now: https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62611-packaging-lead-tampa-bay-brewing-company #beerjobs #craftbeer #breweryjobs #Tampa
Paulaner USA has appointed Marissa Noboa as Brand Director, overseeing U.S. brand strategy and portfolio management for Paulaner and Hacker-Pschorr as the brands grow in the market. She brings over a decade of experience in spirits and CPG brand management
Paulaner USA Appoints Marissa Noboa Brand Director
WHITE PLAINS, NY – (January 21, 2026) – Paulaner USA, the U.S. importer of the renowned Paulaner ...
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January 21, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Paulaner USA has appointed Marissa Noboa as Brand Director, overseeing U.S. brand strategy and portfolio management for Paulaner and Hacker-Pschorr as the brands grow in the market. She brings over a decade of experience in spirits and CPG brand management
Whitworth scoffs at hemp 🍺; BERO nets PE backing 💰; Numerator names Surfside, BuzzBallz 2025 fastgrowers.
Press Clips: A-B CEO Scoffs at Hemp, BERO Gets New PE Money and Numerator Names the 2025 Fastest Growing Brands
Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth's take on intoxicating hemp; non-alc Bero receives private equity investment; Otherlands Beer shares tariff impact; taproom closures; people moves; and more.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Whitworth scoffs at hemp 🍺; BERO nets PE backing 💰; Numerator names Surfside, BuzzBallz 2025 fastgrowers.
Big Easy Whiskey and Pigéon Catering are taking Mardi Gras national with whiskey-flavored alcohol-free King Cakes, cocktail recipes and Krewe-inspired merchandise, available for delivery ahead of Feb. 6
Celebrate Mardi Gras No Matter Where You Are with Big Easy Whiskey Cocktails and King Cakes—Nationwide Delivery
New Orleans, LA (Jan. 21, 2026) — For those celebrating Mardi Gras far from the French Quarter, B...
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January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Big Easy Whiskey and Pigéon Catering are taking Mardi Gras national with whiskey-flavored alcohol-free King Cakes, cocktail recipes and Krewe-inspired merchandise, available for delivery ahead of Feb. 6
Numerator reports 46% of Dry January participants plan to resume drinking in February, 42% remain undecided and 13% intend to stop long-term, while nonalcoholic beer and other alternatives continue to gain market share
Numerator: Less Than Half of Dry January Abstainers Plan to Resume Drinking Alcohol
For some Dry January participants, the month of abstaining from alcohol is an annual tradition, but for others it spurs a lifestyle change, consumer research firm Numerator found in a recent survey of...
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January 21, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Numerator reports 46% of Dry January participants plan to resume drinking in February, 42% remain undecided and 13% intend to stop long-term, while nonalcoholic beer and other alternatives continue to gain market share
Stateside to launch 10% vodka sodas Red & Purple Tiger in May in select markets; Super Lyte 4.5% in March. Surfside 11M cases, +125% YoY. www.brewbound.com/news/statesi... 🐯🥤
Stateside Looks Beyond Surfside with 10% ABV Vodka Sodas and Super Lyte Vodka + Ade
On any given week, Stateside’s vodka-based, ready-to-drink (RTD) hard tea brand Surfside records $2 million in sales or more and triple-digit year-over-year (YoY) growth in Circana-tracked off-premise...
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January 21, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Stateside to launch 10% vodka sodas Red & Purple Tiger in May in select markets; Super Lyte 4.5% in March. Surfside 11M cases, +125% YoY. www.brewbound.com/news/statesi... 🐯🥤
Ska Brewing enters the THC beverage market with Lo Dose, a nonalcoholic hemp-derived social tonic launching in Colorado. The sparkling lineup in Lemon Lime, Passionfruit Mango, and Dragonfruit contains 1.5mg THC, 25mg CBD, 30 calories, and 8g sugar per serving
Ska Brewing Debuts Lo Dose THC Social Tonic In Colorado
DURANGO, CO— Ska Brewing is kicking off 2026 with a new non-alcoholic, hemp-derived social tonic—...
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January 20, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Ska Brewing enters the THC beverage market with Lo Dose, a nonalcoholic hemp-derived social tonic launching in Colorado. The sparkling lineup in Lemon Lime, Passionfruit Mango, and Dragonfruit contains 1.5mg THC, 25mg CBD, 30 calories, and 8g sugar per serving
Outlaw Light Beer is expanding in the Southeast with statewide Georgia distribution through General Wholesale Beer Company. The 105-calorie, 4.2% ABV light beer will be available on shelves and taps across the state.
Outlaw Light Beer Grows Southern Reach With Georgia Rollout
Fastest-growing independent light beer brand expands footprint with new distribution partners in ...
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January 20, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Outlaw Light Beer is expanding in the Southeast with statewide Georgia distribution through General Wholesale Beer Company. The 105-calorie, 4.2% ABV light beer will be available on shelves and taps across the state.
Beer's pricing model 'destroyed' in 2025, summit warns 🍺📉
The ‘Total Destruction’ of Beer’s Pricing Model; Plus, Updates from Boston Beer, Good Boy Vodka & Constellation at the Beer, Wine & Spirits Summit
It may be time for beer to finally address its pricing issues. That was one of the main takeaways from Day 1 of the Beer, Wine and Spirits Summit Sunday, hosted by Beer Business Daily and Wine & Spirits...
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January 20, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Beer's pricing model 'destroyed' in 2025, summit warns 🍺📉
Schilling Cider has released Excelsior Imperial Cherry, an 8.4% ABV limited imperial cider made with fresh-pressed Pacific Northwest and heirloom European apples, featuring tart cherry, lime, vanilla and honeysuckle, available in select states nationwide.
Schilling Cider Launches Excelsior Imperial Cherry, Pushing Imperial Cider Flavor Into New Territory
Schilling Cider announced the release of Excelsior Imperial Cherry, the newest limited offering i...
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January 20, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Schilling Cider has released Excelsior Imperial Cherry, an 8.4% ABV limited imperial cider made with fresh-pressed Pacific Northwest and heirloom European apples, featuring tart cherry, lime, vanilla and honeysuckle, available in select states nationwide.