Category Archives: beer

Beer Shipments Fall 5.1% in September

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Perhaps they overdid it. U.S. brewers wasted no time rebuilding inventories at wholesalers after the pandemic, with the result distributors had an abundance of product in the early months of the summer.  The result:  Shipments slowed considerably beginning in July, … Continue reading →

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For 1st Time in 90 years, Empire State Building Observation to Serve Drinks

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Bronx Brewery will be the first supplier, dispensing its libations from 5-9 p.m. Saturday Oct. 14 through Oct. 30. The award-winning craft brewery from the Bronx’s Port Morris neighborhood will sell four select beers – their American Pale Ale, World … Continue reading →

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Beer Volume Up (Again): BeerBoard

Posted on October 11, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

People are drinking more beer. That’s the obvious conclusion from BeerBoard’s latest report on the locations it services. After climbing 13.7%, 10.8% and 3.8% in the three prior periods, volume at locations monitored by BeerBoard was up 4.7% in the … Continue reading →

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ABI Mulls Sale of Some German Beer Brands

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch InBev is considering selling some German beer brands as new CEO Michel Doukeris implements its BBeyond Beer strategy, The Beyond Beer portfolio, which includes Mike’s Hard and Michelob Ultra Seltzer, grew by 45% as of the company’s most recent earnings … Continue reading →

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Peter Heimark to Chair NBWA

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

“Peter’s two decades of experience serving the beer distribution industry in Southern California will be especially valuable as he helps lead this industry forward over the next year,” Craig Purser, president/CEO of NBWA. “Peter’s expertise and insights have already served … Continue reading →

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Purser: Beer Distributors Proved Their Value During Covid

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

“Despite challenges to the supply chain and from the virus, beer distributors are shining like never before,” Craig Purser, president, National Beer Wholesalers Association, told the group’s 84th annual convention.  With news stories suggesting supply chain issues will disrupt Christmas, … Continue reading →

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