Charlie Papazian schedules retirement for Jan. 23, 2019
March 16, 2018
The Boulder, Colo.-based Brewers Association (BA) announced that founder and past president Charlie Papazian will retire from the BA on Jan. 23, 2019, which also marks his 70th birthday and 40 years building the craft brewing community.
7-ounce option opens drinking occasions for light beer brand
March 12, 2018
Michelob ULTRA, a brand of St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch, unveiled 7-ounce bottles, bringing consumers a Michelob ULTRA offering at a portion that will fit their needs any night of the week. With 55 calories and 1.5 carbs, Michelob ULTRA’s 7-ounce packaging is a beer solution to keep the weeknight light, the company says.
Migration trends across the alcohol beverage market have challenged the beer category, which has seen increasing market share competition from the wine and spirits categories.
Currently, hard seltzer brands have garnered much of the attention with new entrants in the market while established brands have expanded their presence.