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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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Constellation Brands Q3: total sales -10% to $2.223B; beer sales -1%. Shipments -2.2%, depletions -3%. Corona fell; Pacifico & Victoria rose. 🍺📉
Constellation Brands Beer Divisions Posts Negative Q3, But Improves Over Q2
Constellation Brands recorded declines across the board in the third quarter of its 2026 fiscal year, according to the company’s earnings report. Across Constellation’s total beer, wine and spirits...
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January 7, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Constellation Brands Q3: total sales -10% to $2.223B; beer sales -1%. Shipments -2.2%, depletions -3%. Corona fell; Pacifico & Victoria rose. 🍺📉
Wild Heaven Beer has acquired iconic Atlanta restaurant brand EATS and plans to preserve its signature jerk chicken and meat-and-three legacy at the brewery’s West End taproom in the Lee + White complex. Further details on the menu and timeline are forthcoming.
Wild Heaven Beer Announces Acquisition of Iconic Atlanta Restaurant Brand, EATS
With the new year comes a new chapter, and Wild Heaven Beer is proud to announce that it has acqu...
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January 7, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Wild Heaven Beer has acquired iconic Atlanta restaurant brand EATS and plans to preserve its signature jerk chicken and meat-and-three legacy at the brewery’s West End taproom in the Lee + White complex. Further details on the menu and timeline are forthcoming.
Suntory names Davin Nugent, a former ABI and Mark Anthony exec, president of global RTDs. He will oversee On The Rocks as Suntory targets $3B in RTD sales by 2030. www.brewbound.com/news/suntory... 🍸🌍
Suntory Taps Former ABI, Mark Anthony Exec To Lead Global RTDs
Suntory Global spirits has appointed Davin Nugent, a former Anheuser-Busch InBev and Mark Anthony Brands executive, as president of global ready-to-drink (RTD).
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January 7, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Suntory names Davin Nugent, a former ABI and Mark Anthony exec, president of global RTDs. He will oversee On The Rocks as Suntory targets $3B in RTD sales by 2030. www.brewbound.com/news/suntory... 🍸🌍
2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines: guidance urges 'consume less alcohol' but removes numeric daily drink limits. Beer trade groups welcome the update. 🍺📜
New Dietary Guidelines Released, Move Away From Specific Alcohol Intake Limits
The wait is over: The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) have been released, and after months of uncertainty around how guidelines could affect the beverage-alcohol industry, trade groups...
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January 7, 2026 at 6:07 PM
2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines: guidance urges 'consume less alcohol' but removes numeric daily drink limits. Beer trade groups welcome the update. 🍺📜
True North Ale Co. releases A Comet Over Denali West Coast IPA, brewed with Comet and Denali hops for dank pineapple, passion fruit, and orange rind notes. Available for a limited time in Massachusetts and New Hampshire in retail, on draft, and at the Ipswich taproom.
True North Ale Company Releases "A Comet Over Denali" West Coast IPA
True North Ale Company announces the release of "A Comet Over Denali" West Coast IPA. Brewed with...
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January 7, 2026 at 6:04 PM
True North Ale Co. releases A Comet Over Denali West Coast IPA, brewed with Comet and Denali hops for dank pineapple, passion fruit, and orange rind notes. Available for a limited time in Massachusetts and New Hampshire in retail, on draft, and at the Ipswich taproom.
Modelo, the top-selling U.S. beer brand, launches its first non-alcoholic beer: Modelo Chelada Limón y Sal Non-Alcoholic, rolling out nationally with 60 calories per 12 oz can and priced in line with Corona Non-Alcoholic
Big Flavor, Zero Compromise: Modelo Debuts First-Ever Non-Alcoholic Option
Modelo launches new Chelada® Limón y Sal Non-Alcoholic – bold and zesty flavor meets moderation j...
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January 7, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Modelo, the top-selling U.S. beer brand, launches its first non-alcoholic beer: Modelo Chelada Limón y Sal Non-Alcoholic, rolling out nationally with 60 calories per 12 oz can and priced in line with Corona Non-Alcoholic
A-B to invest $30M in Jacksonville brewery for tanks, bottling lines and MCC support 🏭🔧 Announcement follows recent U.S. plant closures/sales.
Anheuser-Busch InBev to Invest $30 Million in Jacksonville Brewery Upgrade
Anheuser-Busch InBev (A-B) announced it will invest $30 million in its Jacksonville, Florida, brewery as part of the company’s Brewing Futures initiative to support American manufacturing.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:31 PM
A-B to invest $30M in Jacksonville brewery for tanks, bottling lines and MCC support 🏭🔧 Announcement follows recent U.S. plant closures/sales.
Promolytics has launched a first-party data and promotion measurement platform for beverage-alcohol and CPG brands, using QR-based surveys to turn tastings, events, and retail activations into real-time consumer insights and retargetable audiences
Promolytics Launches to Help Beverage & CPG Brands Turn Promotions Into Measurable First-Party Data
Promolytics launches a first-party data and promotion measurement platform for beverage-alcohol and CPG brands, delivering real-time consumer insights and a retargetable database from tastings, events,...
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January 7, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Promolytics has launched a first-party data and promotion measurement platform for beverage-alcohol and CPG brands, using QR-based surveys to turn tastings, events, and retail activations into real-time consumer insights and retargetable audiences
Uncle Nearest founders sue ex‑CFO, alleging fraud as the brand is in receivership with $100M in debt. A‑B adds Michelob Ultra Zero Lime 🥃🍋
Press Clips: Uncle Nearest Founders Sue Former CFO; A-B Adds Michelob Ultra Zero Lime
Here are some news items that were initially reported in the Brewbound Insider Newsletter January 5-6, including updates from Uncle Nearest, NIQ, Blake's Beverage and more.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Uncle Nearest founders sue ex‑CFO, alleging fraud as the brand is in receivership with $100M in debt. A‑B adds Michelob Ultra Zero Lime 🥃🍋
MetaBrand in Edison, NJ is hiring across the beverage industry for production, pre-production, operations, warehouse, sales, R&D, and administrative roles. Join a fast-growing team shaping the next wave of drinks https://zpr.io/urA3rNiRQGFG
January 6, 2026 at 11:22 PM
MetaBrand in Edison, NJ is hiring across the beverage industry for production, pre-production, operations, warehouse, sales, R&D, and administrative roles. Join a fast-growing team shaping the next wave of drinks https://zpr.io/urA3rNiRQGFG
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