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Ballantine was founded in 1840 in Newark, New Jersey, by Peter Ballantine who emigrated from Scotland. Ballantine rented an old brewing site which had dated back to 1805. It was originally incorporated as the Patterson & Ballantine Brewing Company. Around 1850, Ballantine bought out his partner and purchased land near the Passaic River to brew his Scottish ale. His three sons joined the business and in 1857 the company was renamed, accordingly, as P. Ballantine and Sons. By 1879, it had become sixth-largest brewery in the U.S., twice as large as Anheuser-Busch. In the mid-1960s the company went into decline. It was losing market share to lighter lagers with less alcohol content. (Hmmm … sounds modern day familiar 🤔) Despite advertising efforts to revive the company, the owners agreed to sell the brand, the company, and all their assets … to the Falstaff Brewing Corporation. The name would be used for the next 115 years, until the company closed its brewery in 1972. And that’s part of the history of beer in America. “The best beers are the one we drink with fiends.” — Stephen Carter King Source: Beer History in America #BeerHistory in #America #NewJersey #Ballantine #ScottishAle #Falstaff #Beer #CraftBeer #NonAlcoholicBeer #Cider #Microbreweries #Taprooms #Brewpubs #ConsumerBehavior #BrandAwareness Slàinte☘️! ✦✦✦ Stephen Carter King Chief of Growth and Marketing and Strategy and ‘The Beerconomist’ & CEO of Beerconomy • Market Analyst • Speaker • Futurist & Author • with beer market trends, insights, data and forecasts Publisher: The Beerconomist

I’ve not previously considered a Pinter machine, but it has solved a problem that many brands are looking to battle: How do I stop shipping water? 💧 All households have access to water and water is heavy to transport. 🚛 By removing water we can improve efficiencies in the supply chain. ♻️ An efficient supply chain reduces emissions and saves a business money. Other examples are smol dissolving tables for their cleaning spray. By removing the water from more products we can take those small steps to save the planet 🌎 Where can we find more opportunities?

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, played a pivotal role in the home brewing and craft beer industry. In 1978, bill HR 1337 was signed legalizing home brewing at the federal level. This legislation removed restrictions that had been in place since Prohibition, allowing individuals to brew beer at home for personal use. This change had a profound impact on the beer industry in the United States. Before the bill, there were fewer than 100 breweries in the country, most of which produced similar, mass-market beers. The legalization of home brewing sparked a wave of creativity and experimentation among beer enthusiasts. Many home brewers eventually turned their hobbies into businesses, leading to the rise of the craft beer movement. Today, the craft beer industry is a significant part of the U.S. economy, with nearly 10,000 breweries across the country and a market value of around $28 billion. This industry not only provides a wide variety of unique and high-quality beers but also supports local economies and creates jobs. Carter's contribution to the craft beer industry is a testament to how a single legislative change can have far-reaching effects, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. So, if you enjoy a craft beer, you have Jimmy Carter to thank for helping pave the way for this thriving industry. 🍻 Are you a fan of craft beer? If so, do you have a favorite brewery or style? Donaldson #craftbeer #filtration

Tilray has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire four craft breweries from Molson Coors. The acquisition includes Hop Valley Brewing Company, Terrapin Beer Co., Revolver Brewing, and Atwater Brewery. Tilray’s portfolio will expand across key beer markets adding 30% new beer buying accounts. The Tilray Beverages portfolio boasts a range of leading craft beer, spirits and non-alcohol beverages including SweetWater Brewing Company, Montauk Brewing Company, Alpine Beer Company, Green Flash Brewing Company, Shock Top, Breckenridge Brewery, Breckenridge Distillery, Blue Point Brewing Company, 10 Barrel Brewing Company, Redhook Brewing Company, Widmer Brothers Brewing, Square Mile Cider Company, HiBall Energy, and Happy Flower CBD sparkling cocktails. This strategic acquisition is expected to position Tilray for continued growth and expansion in the beverage industry. Tilray's beer business is expected to grow to 15 million cases annually, cementing Tilray Beverages as the #1 craft brewer in the Pacific Northwest, #1 in Georgia and anchors Tilray’s craft brands in two key beer states, Texas and Michigan.

According to the national Brewers Association, 2024 was the first time year in nearly two decades when the U.S. saw more craft breweries close than open. David Sobel, who owns Sobel's Obscure Brewery in Jeannette with his daughter Jackie, said the craft beer market was getting saturated. “There are just so many opening up,” he said. “There’s not a big enough market share to support it all." https://lnkd.in/gP75aMuA

Scotmid expands alcohol-free beer selection with local brewery partnership From 28 December 2024, Scotmid will stock Aberdeenshire based Burnside Brewery’s alcohol-free “Right to Roam IPA” and “Wayfinder Lager” in all its stores, providing award-winning craft beer options to those who like to enjoy a celebration without the moderation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eERV4NvD Scotmid Co-operative Burnside Brewery Steven Addison Steven Lewis Margo Macnab

Exciting news! Alcohol-free beer company, Big Drop Brewing Co, has awarded a licence to Keystone Brewing Group in a move that sees all its UK production move to our brewery in Masham, Yorkshire. The new licence gives Keystone exclusivity to brew and sell Big Drop’s products throughout the UK and to European export markets, filling some of the capacity created at Black Sheep following an investment of over £1m in its brewhouse creating a centre for brewing excellence. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dWtKE3am

North Brewing founders John Gyngell and Christian Townsley are stepping down from the brewery to concentrate on growing their nine-strong North Bar business https://lnkd.in/dm8YQfba

No one should be surprised. Yet beer sales are about to accelerate at warp-speed. Since we’re in May, the three-day weekend known for the Monaco Grand Prix, the Indianapolis 500 🏁, the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Race, and Memorial Day 🇺🇸 Weekend — the unofficial kickoff to Summer near month’s end — you’ll start seeing TONS of Ads and promos around the 10th of May. I can’t wait🍻! If you missed this post yesterday, I thought I’d share it again as we head into the weekend … Since Craft Beer is only 13.3% of the U.S. beer market according to the Brewers Association, with Import’s share at 23.2%, other Domestic beer is 63.6% share — and the math reported in the article below really doesn’t matter. But let’s not quibble. The floodgates are about to open. There’s going to be a boatload of beer sold and gulped between the last weekend of May and Labor Day weekend and the best Craft Beer can hope for is about 10% share. Yet these are percentages — volumes will actually grow substantially. And that’s a great thing. As I don’t pay my bills in percentages. “The best beers are ones we drink with friends.” — Stephen Carter King Source: Brewbound #Beer #DomesticBeer #ImportBeer #CraftBeer #ConsumerBehavior #BrandAwareness Slàinte☘️! ✦✦✦ Stephen Carter King Chief of Growth and Marketing and Strategy Beer Market Analyst + CEO of Beerconomy Beerconomist and Thought Leader Catalyst delivering market trends, insights, data and forecasts Publisher: The Beerconomist

🍺 News: Two legendary New England breweries are joining forces: Smuttynose Brewing Co. (NH) and Harpoon Brewery (MA) are merging under a new name—Barrel One Collective. With 7 taprooms across 4 states and a growing lineup of brands, the new company more than hinted that they may be looking for more brands to acquire... Details here: https://zurl.co/gpqxm