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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/9zOJP
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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.
Details here: zurl.co/nlDuf
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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/EhkZ6
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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/bMb1i
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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.
Read it here: zurl.co/8nX4f
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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/106j7
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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.
More info: zurl.co/M01Ej
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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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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
Go to zurl.co/abZVw for more details or to list your event.
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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/F3OVJ
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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.
Details here: zurl.co/LtSo5
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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.
Full story: zurl.co/dU0Pl
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Another longtime craft name is preparing to pour its final pint. Boston Beer Company has announced it will close Angel City Brewing this spring, ending a nearly 30-year run that helped shape the early LA beer scene....
🔗 Full story: zurl.co/9EFGZ
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Tight space, small teams, big production goals—material handling can quietly make or break efficiency for small brewers. This Expert Topic breaks down which MHE investments actually pay off, and which ones aren’t worth the spend.
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The Brewers Association is rethinking the Craft Brewers Conference this year — with a shorter, more focused format aimed at saving time and travel costs for today’s brewers. Full story: zurl.co/p8mIz
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A partial government shutdown may cause delays at the TTB, even if funding is approved this week. Brewers should be prepared for slower processing of COLAs, formula approvals & other submissions, while required filings &t excise tax payments remain due. zurl.co/13lQ0
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Does “hand-crafted” have to mean hard on the body? This Expert Topic explores where smart, scalable automation can reduce strain and support consistency as breweries grow—without over-engineering the brewhouse.
Read it here: zurl.co/vYyCm
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