Schlafly Beer names James “Otto” Ottolini CEO
The Saint Louis Brewery, brewer of Schlafly Beer, recently announced the appointment of James “Otto” Ottolini as CEO. Ottolini has worked with Schlafly in various roles for over 24 years.… Read More
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Ghostfish Brewing acquires former Pike Brewery production facility in Seattle
Ghostfish Brewing Co. has acquired the former Pike Brewery production facility in Seattle, securing a major expansion that reshapes its future capacity and distribution strategy. The purchase gives Ghostfish a… Read More
Ingredients & Supplies
Abstrax publishes free hop water guide with a base recipe and process controls
Abstrax released a free technical guide called “How to make hop water.” The document targets breweries building non-alcoholic options on the cold side, with a focus on repeatability and process… Read More
Packaging & Distribution
Distribution update: Rhinestone enters retail with Sprouts Farmers Market + moves from Great Lakes, Beer Girl and more
With exactly one zillion breweries operating across America, distribution news is always a steady constant in the CBB mailbox. Every week, we get virtual piles of announcements on new alliances,… Read More
Asher’s Chocolate and Conshohocken Brewing bring back Chocolate Imperial Stout
Asher’s Chocolate Co., the award-winning, family-owned chocolatier, and Conshohocken Brewing Co. recently announced the return of their wildly popular Asher’s Chocolate Imperial Stout, back for its second year and marking… Read More
Athletic Brewing brings back Athletic January with on-premise focus and new 2026 launches
Athletic Brewing Co., America’s largest dedicated non-alcoholic brewer, today announced the return of its Athletic January campaign, a month-long celebration of moderation and mindfulness. Developed for beer lovers approaching January… Read More
Aliens may be coming, so HOPWTR says drink whatever you want
HOPWTR, a frontrunner in the non-alcoholic beverage market, is kicking off the holiday season with their “Drink Whatever You Want” campaign, just as global curiosity peaks around the mysterious interstellar… Read More
Hospitality visionary Will Guidara to deliver keynote at 2026 Craft Brewers Conference in Philadelphia
The Brewers Association (BA) — the not-for-profit trade association representing small and independent American craft brewers — recently announced that hospitality entrepreneur and bestselling author Will Guidara will deliver the… Read More
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Brewers Association’s 2025 year in beer: Contraction, closures and the fight for occasions
The Brewers Association’s 2025 Year in Beer review, published December 15 right here, confirms what many independent brewers already felt on the ground. Craft beer remained under pressure. Volume declined… Read More
Devils Backbone announces new look for its Smash brand
Devils Backbone Distilling Co. recently announced that its award-winning, ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktail, Smash, has received a “fresh squeezed” new look. While the taste itself will remain the same, the… Read More
The International Brewing & Cider Awards are open for entries until January 31st
Believed to be the oldest brewing competition in the world and renowned for its quality and impartiality, the Oscars of brewing and cider will take place on the 3rd-5th March… Read More
Brewing with Purpose: Lawson’s Finest Liquids gives $100,000 in support of GivingTuesday, reaches $3M donated since 2018
Lawson’s Finest Liquids will celebrate GivingTuesday, a day dedicated to radical generosity, by donating $100,000 across 69 nonprofit organizations. Marking the B Corp Certified brewery’s most impactful GivingTuesday yet, the… Read More
American Craft Beer Hall of Fame reveals nominees for 2026 class
The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame is proud to announce the nominees for its 2026 class of Inductees. Founded to honor and preserve the legacy of individuals who have… Read More
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Beer Institute’s October 2025 taxable removals show more market decline for craft brewers
The Beer Institute has released its October 2025 Taxable Removals Estimate, and the numbers show another down month for U.S. beer shipments. Domestic brewers removed 11 million barrels in October.… Read More