Constellation Brands today announced the acquisition of Oakland Park, FL based Funky Buddha Brewery, reinforcing its strategy to lead the high-end beer segment in the United States. They are best known for Mexican import labels Corona and Modelo, before its $1 billion purchase of San Diego craft brewery Ballast Point in November 2015. Sales of Funky […]
Champion Brewing to begin exporting to The Netherlands
Charlottesville, Virginia based Champion Brewing Company announced they will expand distribution internationally and will land first in The Netherlands starting this month. They will be distributed by Brew Export. Champion beers will be available in cans, in The Netherlands to include; True Love Mexican Lager, Amarillo By Morning, and Megalodon. championbrewingcompany.com
Tennessee Brew Works enters Alabama
Nashville, TN based Tennessee Brew Works announced they will be available in the Birmingham, Alabama market starting June 26. Their beers will be available throughout the state of Alabama in the coming months. They will be distributed by AlaBev Distributing Co. Their line up includes Southern Wit , 1927 IPA, Tripel Star, Basil Ryeman, Walk the Lime, […]
Blackberry Farm set to can soon
Walland, TN based Blackberry Farm Brewery has partnered with Brew Hub of Lakeland, FL, to introduce a line of canned craft beers launching in July 2017. The initial launch will consist of three new Blackberry Farm Brewery beers: Coyote Tactics IPA, TN Times Pilsner and Screaming Cock Pale Ale. The beer will be packaged in […]
Hi-Wire set to be statewide in Georgia
Asheville, NC based Hi-Wire Brewing announced they have expanded distribution to the Atlanta, GA market which will result in full geographic coverage in the state. Hi-Wire is partnering with Georgia Crown Distributing Co, with rollout events happening the first week of June. Hi-Wire will be launching in Atlanta with their entire portfolio, including year-round, seasonal, specialty, and sour […]
81Bay now statewide in Florida
Tampa, FL based 81Bay Brewing Company announced their statewide distribution throughout Florida with four of their flagship brands, Lightning Lager, Reel Slo Irish Red, Ramble on Raspberry Ale and Sun Viking IPA. Beginning immediately, and sustaining the current distribution partnership, Micro Man Distributors will expand draft distribution with a heavy focus in the Jacksonville, Orlando and […]
Quest to enter Georgia
Greenville, SC based Quest Brewing Company announced they are entering the state of Georgia starting May 17. Quest will be distributed by Savannah Distributing to serve the entire state. Quest’s Legendary Series will be available on draft along with six pack cans of Golden Fleece Belgian Pale Ale, Ellida IPA, and Smoking Mirror Smoked Porter. The […]
Cigar City enters Colorado
Tampa, FL based Cigar City Brewing announced they have added Colorado to the brewery’s distribution network. They have partnered with several distributors to cover the whole state. Twelve-ounce cans of Jai Alai IPA, Maduro Brown Ale, Florida Cracker Belgian-style White Ale, Invasion Pale Ale and Tampa-style Lager can currently be found in this new market. Special draft […]
Anheuser-Busch to Purchase Wicked Weed Brewing
Anheuser-Busch InBev announced today the acquisition of Asheville, North Carolina’s Wicked Weed Brewing. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed and the deal is subject to regulatory approval. Wicked Weed Brewing owns and operates four facilities in Asheville: their original Downtown brewpub where they produce over 150 different beers a year, the “Funkatorium,” the first […]
Fat Point joins Big Storm
Punta Gorda, FL based Fat Point Brewing has finalized a deal to associate with Big Storm Brewing Co. based in Tampa Bay. The two breweries will be associated together under Big Storm’s parent company Seaboard Craft Beer Holdings. Earlier this year, Fat Point Brewing announced it would be closing its production facility and taproom […]
