Company notes several developments impacting hard seltzer market
July 23, 2021
The Boston Beer Co. Inc., Boston, reported second quarter 2021 net revenue of $602.8 million, an increase of $150.7 million or 33.3%, from the same period last year.
High-ABV brew features unique blend of grains, hops
July 19, 2021
SweetWater Brewing Co. LLC, Atlanta, announced the launch of 420 Imperial IPA ― the first line extension off of its flagship 420 brand. A fresh take on ingredients from the original SweetWater 420 Extra Pale Ale, the Imperial IPA combines numerous hops in this new high-ABV brew.
SweetWater Brewing Co. LLC and Broken Coast Cannabis Ltd. announced the launch of SweetWater Broken Coast BC Lager, a coastal lager with added twists of key lime and orange.
Beer seltzer centric segment outperforms other beer counterparts
July 1, 2021
With dollar sales for the U.S. beer market up 9.5%, the beverage alcohol category is seeing growth factions, particularly the beer seltzer centric and non-alcohol beer segments.
Beverage Industry provides an in-depth look into the performances and trends in the alcohol and non-alcohol categories within the last year. The report includes updated statistics from Chicago-based Information Resources Inc. (IRI) as well as industry trends and forecasts into what’s next.
Glass bottles available in single-serve, ready-to-drink sealable containers
June 14, 2021
O-I Glass Inc. offers Drinktainer, the flagship of the new O-I Catalyst Collection that offers the to-go draft experience while maintaining flexibility and portability, the company says.
In Sovos ShipCompliant and the Brewers Association’s first-ever “Direct-to-Consumer Beer Shipping” report, 84% of regular craft beer drinks want to be able to legally purchase beer via DTC shipping to their homes. Currently, interstate DTC shipping is only legal in 13 states.