Category Archives: Expansion

Schlafly Opens 1st Illinois Taproom

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Schlafly Beer, the original independent craft brewery in St. Louis, will revitalize a 71-year-old building at 907 Main St.,  Highland, Ill., turning it into Schlafly’s first brewpub in Illinois.  It’s expected to open in late fall of 2021. The facility … Continue reading →

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F.X. Matt Brewing Completes $35 Million Expansion

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Utica, N.Y., brewery is set to expand production of hard seltzer, wine and spirits in can, soft drinks, etc.  Fred Matt says by year-end these types of products may comprise about half its output. The company also said it … Continue reading →

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Hawaiian Rum Distiller Moves to Boost Output 300%

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Kō Hana Distillers said it leased an additional 220 acres of farmland in Hale‘iwa on O‘ahu’s North Shore, further expanding its heirloom Hawaiian sugarcane farming operation. The harvests from this new field, which can begin as soon as one year, … Continue reading →

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Nelson’s Green Brier Expands from Nashville to Maryland, Illinois, Florida; To Go National

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The expansion of Nelson’s Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey to Maryland, Illinois, and Florida is the first step in going national by 2022.  It’s majority-owned by Constellation Brands.  Originating in 1860 and created by distilling pioneer Charles Nelson, Nelson’s Green Brier … Continue reading →

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Brown-Forman to Double Shively Distillery

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Brown-Forman Corp. said it will double capacity of the Brown-Forman Distillery in the Shively area of Louisville to meet the growing demand for American whiskey. As part of the production expansion, Old Forester will create an oak tree nursery on … Continue reading →

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SweetWater Brewing to Enter Colorado Feb. 1

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

SweetWater is partnering with Eagle Rock Distributing Co. of Colorado to reach 75% of the state, including the Denver metro area, Loveland, Littleton, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Durango. SweetWater will reach the rest of Colorado by partnering with Central Distributing … Continue reading →

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