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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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Talkhouse Encore is hiring a Massachusetts Sales Lead in Boston to drive on- and off-premise growth, secure key placements, and build relationships for a growing RTD spirits brand. Apply via Brewbound https://zpr.io/vykLuGu3XrKx
January 6, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Talkhouse Encore is hiring a Massachusetts Sales Lead in Boston to drive on- and off-premise growth, secure key placements, and build relationships for a growing RTD spirits brand. Apply via Brewbound https://zpr.io/vykLuGu3XrKx
Talkhouse Encore is hiring an NYC Sales Lead to expand its vodka and tequila RTD seltzers across on- and off-premise accounts. Based in New York, this role focuses on distribution, visibility and volume for a growing brand. https://zpr.io/LWbFUy9hRGtQ
January 6, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Talkhouse Encore is hiring an NYC Sales Lead to expand its vodka and tequila RTD seltzers across on- and off-premise accounts. Based in New York, this role focuses on distribution, visibility and volume for a growing brand. https://zpr.io/LWbFUy9hRGtQ
2 Towns Ciderhouse to acquire Seattle Cider brand 🍎🤝 2 Towns will keep Seattle Cider’s availability, add 20K sq ft in Corvallis and lean into rising hard-cider demand. www.brewbound.com/news/2-towns... #cider
2 Towns Ciderhouse to Acquire Seattle Cider
2 Towns Ciderhouse is preparing to add one more town to its name. The Corvallis, Oregon-based hard cider maker will acquire Seattle Cider’s brand, joining two of the most prominent cider names in the...
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January 6, 2026 at 9:18 PM
2 Towns Ciderhouse to acquire Seattle Cider brand 🍎🤝 2 Towns will keep Seattle Cider’s availability, add 20K sq ft in Corvallis and lean into rising hard-cider demand. www.brewbound.com/news/2-towns... #cider
Mash Gang launches its Wet January New Beers Resolution campaign, promoting social connection and mental wellbeing through non-alcoholic beer. One hundred consumers can receive free beer, with additional activations at H-E-B and Whole Foods this month.
Mash Gang Launches Wet January Campaign
Denver, Colorado – January 6, 2026 – Mash Gang, the UK Born and U.S. beloved non-alcoholic beer i...
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January 6, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Mash Gang launches its Wet January New Beers Resolution campaign, promoting social connection and mental wellbeing through non-alcoholic beer. One hundred consumers can receive free beer, with additional activations at H-E-B and Whole Foods this month.
Unnamed 'leading global beverage company' invested $14M in InvestBev Fund V to add expertise across beer, spirits and non-alcoholic sectors. www.brewbound.com/news/leading... 🌍💰 #beverage
‘Leading Global Beverage Company’ Invests $14M in InvestBev Fund V
A “leading global beverage company” has made a $14 million strategic investment in InvestBev Capital's flagship Fund V, the private equity firm announced today.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Unnamed 'leading global beverage company' invested $14M in InvestBev Fund V to add expertise across beer, spirits and non-alcoholic sectors. www.brewbound.com/news/leading... 🌍💰 #beverage
Flix Brewhouse seeks a Head Brewer in Albuquerque, NM to lead core and seasonal beer production. Cicerone-level candidates with brewery experience encouraged to apply: https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62576-head-brewer-flix-brewhouse
January 6, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Flix Brewhouse seeks a Head Brewer in Albuquerque, NM to lead core and seasonal beer production. Cicerone-level candidates with brewery experience encouraged to apply: https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62576-head-brewer-flix-brewhouse
Switchback Brewing is bringing non-alcoholic beer production in-house in Burlington, VT, installing SBT’s BrewVo system and becoming an East Coast BrewVo hub for contract non-alcoholic production and collaborations
Switchback Brewing Co. Brings Non-Alcoholic Production In-House, Expands BrewVo Capabilities to the East Coast
BURLINGTON, VT — Switchback Brewing Co., the employee-owned Vermont brewery behind the iconic Swi...
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January 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Switchback Brewing is bringing non-alcoholic beer production in-house in Burlington, VT, installing SBT’s BrewVo system and becoming an East Coast BrewVo hub for contract non-alcoholic production and collaborations
Brewbound Live: Willie’s Remedy+, Garage Beer & Rupee Beer say connection-first mktg — paid social & niche creators — fuels growth. www.brewbound.com/news/brewbou... 🍺🎯
Brewbound Live: Connection-First Marketing with Willie’s Remedy+, Garage Beer and Rupee Beer
Thanks to significant social media investments, the name of Willie’s Remedy+ often precedes it in new markets. “You can literally walk into a market with no POS, no nothing – we haven't launched...
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January 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Brewbound Live: Willie’s Remedy+, Garage Beer & Rupee Beer say connection-first mktg — paid social & niche creators — fuels growth. www.brewbound.com/news/brewbou... 🍺🎯
Quench Ventures seeded hemp-THC cocktail Jeng, citing strong appeal to women as the category awaits federal clarity. Jeng will expand DTC and retail presence. www.brewbound.com/news/thc-coc... 🌿🍸
THC Cocktail Brand Jeng Nets VC Investment, Emphasizes Female Focus
New funding could be a sign of optimism from the investor class as hemp-derived THC drinks await regulatory clarity.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Quench Ventures seeded hemp-THC cocktail Jeng, citing strong appeal to women as the category awaits federal clarity. Jeng will expand DTC and retail presence. www.brewbound.com/news/thc-coc... 🌿🍸
HOPWTR partners with Stone Brewing on HOPWTR Centennial Citrus, a non-alcoholic hop water inspired by Stone IPA and brewed with Centennial, Mosaic and El Dorado hops, plus adaptogens and nootropics, now available nationwide at Sprouts for $11.99 per six-pack
HOPWTR Partners with Stone Brewing on Non-Alcoholic Collaboration to Kick Off the New Year
January 6, 2026 (Los Angeles, CA) – HOPWTR, a frontrunner in the non-alcoholic beverage market, h...
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January 6, 2026 at 2:19 PM
HOPWTR partners with Stone Brewing on HOPWTR Centennial Citrus, a non-alcoholic hop water inspired by Stone IPA and brewed with Centennial, Mosaic and El Dorado hops, plus adaptogens and nootropics, now available nationwide at Sprouts for $11.99 per six-pack
Christmas week pushed off-premise bev‑alc into the black: total +1% (~$1.65B). Spirits +5.9% as RTDs rebound; Modelo, Michelob Ultra led. www.brewbound.com/news/circana... 🎄📈🍺
Circana Weekly Scans: Christmas Boosts Beer and Spirits Back into Positive Territory
“A day of shopping during the Christmas week can make a significant difference” to bev-alc’s off-premise scans, according to Circana EVP of BevAl, Scott Scanlon. Total bev-alc dollar sales were...
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January 6, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Christmas week pushed off-premise bev‑alc into the black: total +1% (~$1.65B). Spirits +5.9% as RTDs rebound; Modelo, Michelob Ultra led. www.brewbound.com/news/circana... 🎄📈🍺
Blake's Beverage Co. will partner with Ben E. Keith Beverages to distribute Blake's Hard Cider, Austin Eastciders, AVID Cider, and Giddy Up in Texas starting Jan. 2026, expanding its presence in the state.
Blake's Beverage Company Announces New Distribution Partnership with Ben E. Keith Beverages to Accelerate Growth Across Texas
Armada, MI — January 6, 2026 — Blake's Beverage Company, makers of Blake's Hard Cider, Austin Eas...
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January 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Blake's Beverage Co. will partner with Ben E. Keith Beverages to distribute Blake's Hard Cider, Austin Eastciders, AVID Cider, and Giddy Up in Texas starting Jan. 2026, expanding its presence in the state.
WeldWerks Brewing in Greeley, CO is hiring a QA/QC Manager to lead lab operations, sensory panels, yeast management, and brewery-wide quality programs. Apply by 1/15 or until filled. https://zpr.io/5n74UQ3YmAiE
January 5, 2026 at 9:34 PM
WeldWerks Brewing in Greeley, CO is hiring a QA/QC Manager to lead lab operations, sensory panels, yeast management, and brewery-wide quality programs. Apply by 1/15 or until filled. https://zpr.io/5n74UQ3YmAiE
New Trail Brewing Co in Williamsport, PA is hiring a Brewer to craft high-quality beer from grain to glass, overseeing wort production and cellaring with a fast-growing, award-winning team https://zpr.io/CUEP3ZUFLSk7
January 5, 2026 at 7:19 PM
New Trail Brewing Co in Williamsport, PA is hiring a Brewer to craft high-quality beer from grain to glass, overseeing wort production and cellaring with a fast-growing, award-winning team https://zpr.io/CUEP3ZUFLSk7
Harland Brewing Co. seeks an Account Manager to expand on- and off-premise sales in Los Angeles. Manage key accounts, build distributor ties, and represent the brand. Apply via Brewbound: https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62573-account-manager-harland-brewing-co
January 5, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Harland Brewing Co. seeks an Account Manager to expand on- and off-premise sales in Los Angeles. Manage key accounts, build distributor ties, and represent the brand. Apply via Brewbound: https://www.brewbound.com/jobs/62573-account-manager-harland-brewing-co
BWC: Established beer brands drove 2025 growth—~$570M YTD off‑premise. Michelob +$185M; new beer brands = $16.9M (LightStrike $5.6M). www.brewbound.com/news/bwc-est... 🍺📈
BWC: Established Brands, Not Innovation Products, Lead Beer’s Growth in 2025
Dollar sales growth from several key decades-old brands buoyed the beer category in 2025, according to the latest monthly report from Bump Williams Consulting (BWC).
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January 5, 2026 at 6:48 PM
BWC: Established beer brands drove 2025 growth—~$570M YTD off‑premise. Michelob +$185M; new beer brands = $16.9M (LightStrike $5.6M). www.brewbound.com/news/bwc-est... 🍺📈
Brewbound Live: Panel says 2025 weak but sees growth pockets; urges data and closer wholesaler ties. www.brewbound.com/news/brewbou... 🍺📈
Brewbound Live: How to Win in Modern Retail with Columbia Distributing, Hand Family Companies and Bump Williams Consulting
Columbia Distributing chief strategy officer Jesse Ferber, Bump Williams Consulting president Dave Williams and Hand Family Companies president and CEO J.R. Hand graced the Brewbound Live stage last month...
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January 5, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Brewbound Live: Panel says 2025 weak but sees growth pockets; urges data and closer wholesaler ties. www.brewbound.com/news/brewbou... 🍺📈
Eckhart Beer Co. in Bushwick has introduced weekend brunch and will resume its interactive Kölsch Service on Sat., Jan. 10 at 6 p.m., alongside a rotating seasonal and collaboration beer lineup. More details on the program are available online
Eckhart Beer Co. Introduces New Brunch Menu, Kölsch Service, and Seasonal Programming
Purpose-Driven Brewery Creates Seasonally Refined and Accessible Beer ExperiencesFOR IMMEDIATE RE...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Eckhart Beer Co. in Bushwick has introduced weekend brunch and will resume its interactive Kölsch Service on Sat., Jan. 10 at 6 p.m., alongside a rotating seasonal and collaboration beer lineup. More details on the program are available online
India Bartender Guild ends 2025 with key milestones, including the Zero Proof Competition spotlighting nonalcoholic mixology, a Bronze at Taiwan’s 24th Golden Cup, and membership in the International Bartenders Association
India Bartender Guild Marks a Defining Global Achievement with Zero Proof Competition 2025 and Bronze Win in Taiwan
The India Bartender Guild (IBG), the country’s premier
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January 5, 2026 at 2:12 PM
India Bartender Guild ends 2025 with key milestones, including the Zero Proof Competition spotlighting nonalcoholic mixology, a Bronze at Taiwan’s 24th Golden Cup, and membership in the International Bartenders Association
Mother Earth Brew Co. launches Hop Spritz, a zero-calorie, zero-carb, gluten-free hop-infused sparkling water featuring Mosaic hops for tropical aroma and a clean finish, rolling out in Q1 in 6-pack 12 oz cans
Mother Earth Brew Co. Steps Into the World of Non-Alcoholic Beverages with "Hop Spritz"
Vista, CA & Nampa, ID – January 2nd, 2026 - Mother Earth Brew Co's latest innovation is a fresh n...
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January 2, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Mother Earth Brew Co. launches Hop Spritz, a zero-calorie, zero-carb, gluten-free hop-infused sparkling water featuring Mosaic hops for tropical aroma and a clean finish, rolling out in Q1 in 6-pack 12 oz cans
503 Distilling has selected The Odom Corporation as its new distribution partner, expanding its spirit-based RTD cocktails and bottled spirits across Washington starting Jan. 1, 2026, and into Hawaii and Alaska by March 31, 2026
503 Distilling Announces New Distribution Partner for Washington, Hawaii, and Alaska
503 Distilling is proud to announce its new distribution partnership with The Odom Corporation, w...
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January 2, 2026 at 7:36 PM
503 Distilling has selected The Odom Corporation as its new distribution partner, expanding its spirit-based RTD cocktails and bottled spirits across Washington starting Jan. 1, 2026, and into Hawaii and Alaska by March 31, 2026
Yonder Cider is hiring a Director of Operations in Wenatchee, WA to lead production, packaging, supply chain, maintenance, and facility management for a growing cidery. Apply via Brewbound Jobs. https://zpr.io/tu6PFJyxXumt
January 2, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Yonder Cider is hiring a Director of Operations in Wenatchee, WA to lead production, packaging, supply chain, maintenance, and facility management for a growing cidery. Apply via Brewbound Jobs. https://zpr.io/tu6PFJyxXumt
Numerator: Fewer consumers plan New Year's resolutions in 2026 (44%, down 9.3 pts) Schlafly Brewing names James "Otto" Ottolini CEO. 🍺📉
Press Clips: New Year’s Resolutions On the Decline, per Numerator; Schlafly Appoints New CEO
Editor’s Note: The below news items were initially reported in the Brewbound Insider Newsletter December 29 through January 2. Not an Insider? Become one today to get earlier access to what’s going...
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January 2, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Numerator: Fewer consumers plan New Year's resolutions in 2026 (44%, down 9.3 pts) Schlafly Brewing names James "Otto" Ottolini CEO. 🍺📉
Bosque Brewing closed all taprooms after its Chapter 11 case was dismissed; Marble Brewery will continue brewing Bosque beers. www.brewbound.com/news/bosque-... 🍺⚖️
Bosque Brewing Closes Taprooms After Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Dismissal; Beers to Live On
Bosque Brewing, New Mexico’s largest craft brewery, abruptly closed all of its taprooms last week after 13 years in operation.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Bosque Brewing closed all taprooms after its Chapter 11 case was dismissed; Marble Brewery will continue brewing Bosque beers. www.brewbound.com/news/bosque-... 🍺⚖️
BevNET Live LA: ANA brands are focusing on discipline, DTC and strategic retail entry. Kin says Target support and storytelling drove top sales and higher basket spend. 🛒
BevNET Live: Adult Non-Alc Brands' Growth Strategies
The adult non-alcoholic (ANA) beverage category is undergoing a significant shift, as brands navigate evolving investment climates, retail skepticism and rising consumer demand in pursuit of sustainable...
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January 2, 2026 at 2:58 PM
BevNET Live LA: ANA brands are focusing on discipline, DTC and strategic retail entry. Kin says Target support and storytelling drove top sales and higher basket spend. 🛒