Craft Business Daily
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Craft Business Daily
1d ago
Dear Client: The duo behind Appalachian Mountain Brewery (which was previously A-B owned) are getting in the THC beverage game with a new venture, Modern Alchemist Co. Debuting with three flavors – Margarita, Jungle Bird and Citrus Spritz – the THC and CBD-infused mocktails are “moderately dosed with 5MG US Hemp-Derived THC and CBD, low ..read more
Craft Business Daily
2d ago
Dear Client: The always creative Annual Business Plan from Duvel USA has just wrapped up, with brand managers detailing past performance and what’s to come through a mix of spoofs on True Detective, Star Trek, as well as Good Morning and Late-Night Talk shows. The innovative approach was fitting for a presentation that featured, well ..read more
Craft Business Daily
3d ago
Dear Client: NIQ’s latest batch of scans, which run through September 28, give us a near-complete look at how craft has performed through the first three quarters of the year, and, the trends aren’t pretty, but also not as ugly as others. CRAFT TRENDS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PACK. YTD through 9/28, craft dollars ..read more
Craft Business Daily
4d ago
Dear Client: News is breaking as we speak that the Hendler Family Brewing Co., formerly known as Jack’s Abby, is adding 13-year-old Boston-area craft brewer, Night Shift, to its platform. The move makes Hendler Family Brewing Co. the largest producer of craft in Massachusetts, it says (only counting in-state production; so, not Boston Beer), at ..read more
Craft Business Daily
1w ago
Dear Client: NOCA CCO Andrew Norlin hit up CBD with an update on the health of the young, flying, and flavored beverage brand heading into the final quarter of the year. He offered some new details on its latest brand, Alcolo, born in partnership with YouTube star Cody “Whistlin Diesel” Detwiler. In short, NOCA continues ..read more
Craft Business Daily
1w ago
Dear Client: Stone Brewing is focusing on what’s working (i.e. selling) as it heads into 2025, the company brass shared on their virtual 2025 ABP distributor meeting today. And what’s working is its core portfolio, including its “classic” flagship, Stone IPA; the Stone Delicious IPA brand family; Buenaveza Mexican lager; its 6- and 12-mixed packs ..read more
Craft Business Daily
1w ago
Dear Client: After two decades in beer, Chris Herron is tackling a new frontier: THC beverages. Such a jump seemed imminent for the Creature Comforts co-founder earlier this year -- who, after stepping down from his role as CEO of the top 50 craft brewer in May, was revealed as a new “strategic partner” for ..read more
Craft Business Daily
1w ago
Dear Client: NBWA Convention’s "day one" general session in San Diego today saw a panel tackle category health with some big craft chiefs, including New Belgium CEO Shaun Belongie and Athletic founder/CEO Bill Shufelt, as well as Pabst chief Paul Chibe. Shaun Belongie tackled the first question: How to grow the category. He warned against ..read more
Craft Business Daily
2w ago
Dear Client: After a local Milwaukee outlet report on Athletic Brewing’s pilot draft expansion in that market, we had to check in with the brewer on the latest with their push on draft. CBD readers may recall that Athletic began its pilot draft program in March of 2023, with initial distribution of kegs going to ..read more
Craft Business Daily
2w ago
Dear Client: The Brewers Association is back with its latest Brewery Financial Benchmarking Survey, providing members with a peek at the “financial realities” facing small and indie brewers nowadays and more. There’s a wealth of data in this survey -- which aggregated responses from 138 brewers of all sizes, types, and from all over on ..read more