Brewers Association Announces 2026 Industry Award Winners

Brewers Association Announces 2026 Industry Award Winners
The Brewers Association announced the recipients of its 2026 Industry Awards: Jamie Floyd, Tod Mott, and Dr.

Pioneer Penn Brewery Files for Chapter 11 – Plans to Stay Open

Pioneer Penn Brewery Files for Chapter 11 – Plans to Stay Open
Penn Brewery, Pittsburgh’s oldest craft brewery has filed for Chapter 11.

Domestic Beer Shipments Inch Up 2% in February

Domestic Beer Shipments Inch Up 2% in February
The Beer Institute has released its estimates for domestic taxable removals and shipments by beer brewers for February 2026, revealing a 2% increase compared to February 2025.

U.S. Barley Acreage Estimates Up 2% for 2026 Crop

U.S. Barley Acreage Estimates Up 2% for 2026 Crop
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released their prospective plantings and grain stocks reports today which highlighted a slight uptick in barley acreage.

AI For Craft Beverage Pros: Practical Uses, Privacy Risks, and Guardrails

AI For Craft Beverage Pros: Practical Uses, Privacy Risks, and Guardrails
AI has officially entered the craft beverage industry group chat.

Big Growth Ambitions for Abita Brewing – Plans to Double Production in 2026

Big Growth Ambitions for Abita Brewing – Plans to Double Production in 2026
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Firestone Walker Acquires Trumer Brand – Gambrinus to Close Berkley Brewery

Firestone Walker Acquires Trumer Brand – Gambrinus to Close Berkley Brewery
Firestone Walker Brewing announced that it will acquire the brand rights of Trumer Pils, the storied pilsner owned by the Gambrinus Co.

Level Up Your Recipe Formulation with AI

Level Up Your Recipe Formulation with AI
When I talked to brewers about using AI in 2024, most of them laughed about it.

National Beer Wholesalers Association Reports First Signs of Growth in Beer Purchasers’ Index Since 2024

National Beer Wholesalers Association Reports First Signs of Growth in Beer Purchasers’ Index Since 2024

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) released the Beer Purchasers’ Index (BPI) for March 2026 showing the first signs of growth in nearly two years.

USDA Reports 13% Decline in Hop Stocks, Lowest Levels Since 2018

USDA Reports 13% Decline in Hop Stocks, Lowest Levels Since 2018
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) March 2026 Hop Stocks Report shows that inventory of hops held by growers, brewers and dealers is down 13% from 2025.
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Consolidation Continues in the Middle Tier with Three Recent Acquisitions

Consolidation Continues in the Middle Tier with Three Recent Acquisitions
It’s been a busy week in the middle tier of the alcohol beverage industry as consolidation continues to advance.

TTB Issues Reminder on Terms to Describe Low and No Alcohol Malt Beverages

TTB Issues Reminder on Terms to Describe Low and No Alcohol Malt Beverages
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is watching.

U.S. Wineries Lose $357 Million Due to Canadian Bans on American Wine Linked to U.S. Tariffs

U.S. Wineries Lose $357 Million Due to Canadian Bans on American Wine Linked to U.S. Tariffs
One year after Canadian provinces began removing U.S.

The Strategy Behind the Tilray Acquisition of BrewDog: Take American Craft Brands to Europe

The Strategy Behind the Tilray Acquisition of BrewDog: Take American Craft Brands to Europe
With the successful acquisition of the BrewDog brand and select assets, Tilray Brands has outlined its strategic vision moving forward.

George Clooney Launching New NA Beer Crazy Mountain

George Clooney Launching New NA Beer Crazy Mountain
George Clooney is making a return to the beverage industry, this time with a non-alcoholic beer brand called **Crazy Mountain**.

BrewDog Atlanta Closes Its Doors Following Tilray Acquisition in U.K.

BrewDog Atlanta Closes Its Doors Following Tilray Acquisition in U.K.
The BrewDog location in Atlanta has permanently closed after four years of service.

BA 2025 Packaging Trends: Cans Now Account for 78% of Packaged Craft Beer

BA 2025 Packaging Trends: Cans Now Account for 78% of Packaged Craft Beer
What a long steady climb it has been from the days when not a single craft beer was available in cans a mere 24 years ago.

Choosing Your AI Companion for Your Beverage Business 

Choosing Your AI Companion for Your Beverage Business 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are no longer a novelty for creating images of god-like brewers or a punchline to a poor marketing attempt, but are being integrated into operations workflows and beyond.

Boston Beer Rolls Out Another RTD – Sinless

Boston Beer Rolls Out Another RTD – Sinless
Boston Beer Company is betting more chips in the non-beer category, again.

10th Annual New England Craft Brew Summit Takes Place March 6

10th Annual New England Craft Brew Summit Takes Place March 6
The New England Craft Brew Summit will hold its 10th annual conference on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, Maine.

Video Roundup: AI and Technology Advancements in the Beverage Industry
AI is the hot topic in the beverage innovation world.

American Craft Beer Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees

American Craft Beer Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees
The American Craft Beer Hall of Fame has welcomed eight new members into its ranks, celebrating their significant contributions to the craft beer industry.

Molson Coors closed 2025 with lower net sales and softer volumes, reflecting continued category pressure. The brewer expects a largely flat 2026 as inflation and other headwinds persist. Here’s what’s driving the outlook 👉 zurl.co/wfmBK

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700+ industry members gathered in Austin as the Texas Craft Brewers Guild bucked the trend of shrinking state conferences. With 930 beers judged and 90 medals awarded, the 2026 meeting showed strong engagement.

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Craft brewing’s slowdown has created a surge of stainless on the secondary market. This Expert Topic breaks down why modern equipment is hitting the market, how pricing has dropped below replacement cost & why QC and lab upgrades could be a smart move. zurl.co/isjz1

The Supreme Court ruled certain tariffs exceeded presidential authority — but steel & aluminum may not be affected. With refund questions & new tariff pathways possible, uncertainty remains. The Brewers Association urges breweries to stay in close contact. zurl.co/OdpCB

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Mobile canning helped fuel craft beer’s can revolution — but growth has slowed.

In this Expert Topic article, Joshua Bernstein explores how pioneers like the Can Van and Iron Heart are pivoting beyond beer to survive a shifting market.

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State of the Mobile Canning Industry

State of the Mobile Canning Industry
In 2011, Jenn Coyle and Lindsey Herrema had a canny vision for craft beer’s future.