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| DAILY BRIEFING: LITE EDITION | | A preview of today's news & insights for the beer industry. |
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| 🚨 What You're Missing 🚨 | | | An investor couple has filed a lawsuit against the former parent company of Island Brands USA and its co-founders, accusing them of fraud. Brewbound Insiders are reading all about how the plaintiffs came to find the $500,000 they thought they invested in a beer company allegedly was spent on vacations and meals instead.
In addition to that story, the Brewbound Insider Newsletter also includes: - A look at mixer brand Fever-Tree’s growth under Molson Coors;
- Kin Euphorics’ new distribution partnership;
- Gen Z’s perception of craft beer;
- A new hire at Monster Brewing;
- And a new pack for Old Style.
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| | Today's Top Story | | | | Island Brands USA, its founders and several related business entities are facing an investor lawsuit alleging fraud. Lisa Pollner and Caleb Fournier, a wife and husband who befriended Island co-founders Scott and Meghan Hansen, claim the Hansens breached their fiduciary duty and committed fraud by using hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in the lager brand for personal benefit. The lawsuit, which was filed August 28 in the Ninth Judicial Circuit in South Carolina’s Charleston County, also names MOTU and Padgett Thomas, limited liability companies based in Charleston, as defendants. Insiders can read more about Island Brands’ current iteration under new ownership, its scan data performance and a rebate program for former ABH investors. |
| | Brewbound Headlines | | | | Fever-Tree is feeling good about its collaboration with Molson Coors as the British mixer brand posted 4% revenue growth in the U.S. in its H1 2025 earnings results, shared last week.
Although total brand revenue was generally flat for the first 6 months of the year, at £171 million (about $232.6 million), compared with £170.6 million (around $233.1 million) in 2024, the U.S. served as a bright spot for the brand’s performance as sales surpassed £62.4 million ($84.9 million). Insiders can read more here.
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| | | | | When Kin Euphorics debuted in 2018, the nootropic-infused NA alternative was just ahead of its time. Now, the largest U.S. spirits and wine distributor has caught up.
Kin Euphorics – backed by model Bella Hadid – has announced a new partnership with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS), joining other recent adult NA additions in the powerhouse distributor’s book. Insiders can read more here.
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| | ICYMI | | | The bev-alc landscape doesn’t slow down, even when categories do.
In this latest installment of 3 Up, 3 Down with 3 Tier Beverages – quarterly insights series available exclusively to Brewbound Insiders – the bev-alc consulting firm takes a data-driven look at what’s gaining momentum and what’s losing ground across beer, wine, spirits and NA, with NIQ off-premise data through August 9, 2025. Insiders can dive into the full report here, including insights into trending package formats, craft beer styles, growth NA brands, FMBs and spirits-based RTDs. |
| | Save the Date | | | As we approach the close of 2025, Brewbound is calling for nominations for the 2025 Brewbound Awards, our annual celebration of the beer companies, products, and people shaping the future of the industry. The awards will be presented during Brewbound Live, taking place December 10, 2025, in Marina del Rey, CA. As 2025 enters its final stretch, we invite you to nominate the standout brands, individuals and innovations that deserve recognition. The process is quick, and you’re welcome to submit multiple nominations, whether for your own company or one you admire. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, October 24, 2025. Categories open for nominations: Craft Brewery of the Year; Large Brewery of the Year; Beyond Beer Company of the Year; Person of the Year; Rising Stars; Best New Products. Submit a nomination >>
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