Crowdfunding your Seltzer Startup the Ola-Fashioned Way
Ola Brew, the Hawaiian brewer of hard seltzer, beer, cider, and hard tea, is a pro at crowdfunding. The founders recently announced the company had raised over $1 million in their latest crowdfunding campaign, just launched in September, 2020.
‘Merican Mule Receives Round of Private Funding
Credited with growing SoBe beverages from concept to household name, the Bishop Family will also serve as advisors to 'Merican Mule CEO and Founder Dean Mahoney.
Private Equity Helps Sweetwater Brewing Sell to Canadian Cannabis Company
Atlanta’s SweetWater Brewing Co. has long flirted with cannabis culture, and the relationship is about to become official; the brewery was just purchased by Canadian cannabis company Aphria Inc. [NASDAQ: APHA]
goPuff Acquires BevMo!
The app-based delivery service goPuff is acquiring the alcoholic beverage retailer BevMo for $350 million, making it significantly easier to expand its alcohol options in the future.
Diageo Buys Distillery and Gets Hard Seltzer Chaser
International spirits company Diageo just agreed to acquire a new distillery - and the deal comes with Chase's Gin Seltzer. Chase Distillery was founded...
On the Rocks Acquisition Gives Beam Instant Foothold in RTDs
“On the Rocks is the pioneer in the premium pre-mixed cocktails category, and joining forces couldn’t come at a better time,” said Albert Baladi, president and CEO of Beam Suntory.
Brian Shanks of Bold Rock Talks Openly about Joining Artisanal Brewing Ventures
In an exclusive interview with Hard Seltzer News, Brian Shanks, co-founder of Bold Rock Beverages, disclosed advantages of their joining Artisanal Brewing Ventures. This is the transcript of the full interview. Enjoy!
RTD, Seltzer Startups are Ripe for Acquisition
For startup companies looking to cash out quickly, this race between large beverage companies to acquire RTD market share is creating a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Anheuser-Busch Gains Hard Seltzer with Craft Brew Alliance Acquisition
The Anheuser-Busch (A-B) family of brands is growing; the acquisition of Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) was completed this week. CBA will officially be nestled...
Ola Brew Raises Additional $535k for Hard Seltzer Push
Hard seltzer can be a lucrative business, as consumer demand for more effervescent and alcoholic options continues to grow exponentially. Ola Brew offers proof;...
