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
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 Company is betting more chips in the non-beer category, again.
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
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
In 2011, Jenn Coyle and Lindsey Herrema had a canny vision for craft beer’s future.
Five to One: five Oregon craft beverage producers are becoming one collective.🍺 Silver Moon, Cascade Lakes, Crux, GoodLife & Tumalo Cider formed the Oregon Beverage Collective—centralizing production at Crux while aiming to preserve each brand’s identity: zurl.co/rz5Cf
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BrewDog Hires Consulting Firm to Explore Sale or Restructuring
BrewDog, the Scottish brewery founded in 2007, has engaged a consulting firm to assess a potential sale or restructuring of the company.
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The Glen Hay Falconer Foundation is offering two full-tuition scholarships to the World Brewing Academy Concise Course in Brewing Technology this October in Montreal. Each award includes a $1,500 travel stipend. Apply by April 22, 2026.
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Glen Hay Falconer Foundation Offering Two Scholarships to Seibel Institute of Technology
In collaboration with the Seibel Institute of Technology, the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation is offering two full tuition brewing education scholarships in 2026.
Posting a day early to say Happy Valentine’s Day from ProBrewer. Hope it’s a good one for breweries everywhere. 🍻
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Nicholas Fink to Succeed Bill Newlands as President and CEO of Constellation Brands
Constellation Brands today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Nicholas Fink as the company’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 13, 2026.
Two upcoming online events for brewers & suppliers:
• Thinking About Selling Your Brewery? — Feb 18, 11:00 AM PST | Free |Online
• #CraftMarketing: SEO for Maltsters — Feb 20, 11:00 AM PST | $15 | Online
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Olds College Brewing Program in Alberta to Close Due to Lack of Enrollment
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology in Alberta, Canada has said they will end their craft brewing program due to decreased student enrollment.
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Heineken to Cut 5,000-6,000 Jobs Amid Declining Global Volume
Heineken has announced plans to eliminate between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs over the next two years following a 1.7% decline in global volume during the last three quarters of 2025.
Marble Brewery in Albuquerque is hiring a Shift Brewer to help execute daily production on its 30bbl brewhouse. Get the details + how to contact the brewery directly about this job: zurl.co/QzXfm
A 12-line stainless steel tap bar (48″ x 14″) is listed on the ProBrewer Marketplace. The setup includes glycol chilling lines, two stout taps, plus a drain tray and glass rinser, all in good working order and appearance.
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Republic National Distributing Company Announces Layoffs Amid Operational Challenges
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC), the second-largest alcohol beverage distributor in the United States, has announced layoffs across its operations.
Craft Maltsters Guild Seeking Nominees to Serve on BOD
The Craft Maltsters Guild is seeking nominees to serve on the guild’s Board of Directors.
Spirits sales moved backward in 2025—but RTDs kept charging ahead. According to new figures from DISCUS, overall U.S. spirits revenue declined 2.2% last year, while ready-to-drink cocktails jumped more than 16%, continuing to gain share.
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