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Costco to Discontinue Co-Branded Kirkland Beers, Ending Partnership With Deschutes
After less than two years, Costco and Deschutes Brewery plan to discontinue their co-branded line of Kirkland Signature beers. Deschutes chief executive officer Peter Skrbek announced the change in a notice to distributors sent on July 1, Craft Business Daily reports. Production is set to be scaled back as soon as this month. The collaboration includes Kirkland Signature Helles Lager and Kirkland Signature Vintage Ale, which are expected to be gone from most Costco warehouse’s shelves by September or October. The big box store launched its partnership with Deschutes in December 2024, and it enjoyed a slew of accolades soon after. The article Costco to Discontinue Co-Branded Kirkland Beers, Ending Partnership With Deschutes appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley1 viewbeerbeer-industrybeer-productioncostconewstrade - news
Corvallis has a Dive Bar Crawl digital passport
Visit Corvallis recently introduced a new digital passport activity in the vein of the beer/ale trail concept, but with a twist: the Corvallis Dive Bar Crawl. I haven’t seen one of these for dive bars yet and this sounds like a fun idea that’s definitely still craft beer adjacent (especially … Continue reading
by Jon Abernathy1 viewbeer-industrytravelcorvallis-dive-bar-crawlcorvallis-oregon - news
Firestone Walker and Duvel USA to Acquire Stone Brewing From Sapporo
Firestone Walker and Duvel Moortgat USA have agreed to acquire the Stone Brewing brand from Sapporo USA for an undisclosed amount, Brewbound reports. The transaction is slated to finalize within the second quarter of the fiscal year. California-based craft brewery Firestone Walker — in which Duvel USA acquired a majority stake in 2015 and continues to operate independently — will assume ownership of the Stone Brewing brand in California, Texas, and other western U.S. markets, along with overseeing national accounts. Duvel USA will handle Stone’s distribution east of the Rocky Mountains, according to Brewbound. The article Firestone Walker and Duvel USA to Acquire Stone Brewing From Sapporo appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley2 viewsacquisitionsbeer-industrybrewers-associationcraft-beercraft-breweriescraft-brewers - news
These Are the Top 50 Craft Breweries of 2025
The number of craft breweries in the U.S. contracted for the second year in a row in 2025 with a 2.9-percent year-over-year decrease, according to the Brewers Association’s (BA) annual production report for the craft industry. The BA recorded 9,578 operating craft breweries last year. The number of microbreweries showed the largest decline with a 4.4-percent drop. Taprooms and brewpubs trailed behind with 2.7 and 2.5 percent decreases, respectively. In its annual craft brewing industry production report, the BA documents the craft segment’s total output by volume, number of breweries, market share, and workforce size. The article These Are the Top 50 Craft Breweries of 2025 appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley2 viewsbeerbeer-industrybrewers-associationcraft-beercraft-breweriescraft-brewers - news
New Report: NYC Is the First Major City to Cross $9 Threshold for a Pint of Beer
The median price for a pint of beer in Manhattan has climbed to $9.16, making it the first and only major city in the U.S. to surpass the $9 mark, according to data collected by Toast. The national median inched up 1.9 percent year-over-year to $6.52, per the report. Costs inflated most drastically in Philadelphia, Nashville, and Washington, D.C., with a 3 percent or more hike in each zone. Boston came in as the second-most expensive city for beer, where the most frequent price is creeping toward the $9 threshold at $8.69. The article New Report: NYC Is the First Major City to Cross $9 Threshold for a Pint of Beer appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley2 viewsbeer-industrybeer-pricedatanewsreportresearch - news
With ‘High Voltage,’ Shock Top Follows Voodoo Ranger up the ABV Ladder
Now that a slew of popular craft beer brands, including Voodoo Ranger and Dogfish Head, have put out high-ABV new releases, Shock Top wants in. The brand debuted High Voltage, which comes in at 9.6 percent ABV, in Southern California markets today, making this new offering the brewery’s product with the highest alcohol content yet. The beer will reach shelves nationwide beginning in May. The article With ‘High Voltage,’ Shock Top Follows Voodoo Ranger up the ABV Ladder appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley2 viewsalcoholalcohol-contentbeerbeer-industrycraft-beerproduct-release - news
The States That Tax Beer the Most (2026)
In the U.S., taxes account for a higher percentage of the cost of beer than ingredients, labor, and other materials combined. It’s a result of levies collected by several parties. A federal excise tax ranges from $0.11 to $0.58 per gallon of fermented malt beverages based on production, quantity and brewery location. Each state and Washington D.C. also imposes individual excise taxes on beer, and, from there, municipal-level levies and retail sales taxes drive the price up. The article The States That Tax Beer the Most (2026) appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley2 viewsbeer-industrydatanewsreportstatetaxes - news
Analysis: Tilray Brands Buys Brewdog for $44M — a Dramatic Fall From Its $2B+ Peak Valuation
Tilray Brands, Inc. acquired BrewDog for £33 million, or $44 million, a sum representing a massive drop from the Scottish craft brewery’s peak $2.7 billion valuation. Tilray, a New York-based consumer packaged goods company producing cannabis and beverage products, assumes ownership of the global brand, UK brewing operations, and 11 brewpubs around the UK and Ireland. BrewDog began eyeing potential buyers when it hired the consulting firm AlixPartners to oversee its sale last month. The purchase comes after a string of losses for the brand, which had made strides as a leading craft brewery after its 2007 founding. The article Analysis: Tilray Brands Buys Brewdog for $44M — a Dramatic Fall From Its $2B+ Peak Valuation appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley2 viewsbeerbeer-industrybrewdogcraft-beerinvestmentmergers-and-acquisitions