Bill Murray has never worked for a brewer or a beer distributor (that we know of), but employees of both have probably identified with Phil Connors, the character he played in Groundhog Day who was forced to relive the same day over and over. 

Tech firm Groundhog thinks it has eliminated the recurring sameness of the annual business plan (ABP) process with collaborative software that ensures brewers and distributors are aligned and able to follow through on objectives. 

On the latest edition of the Brewbound Podcast, founders Chris Russell and Eric Rabinovitz share the pain points they’re trying to solve and how they plan to streamline the process to avoid that Groundhog Day feeling when brands and distributors meet months later.

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Following the blockbuster acquisition of Stone Brewing, the people tasked with charting the brand’s future will share their vision for its future during the 2026 Brewbound Live business conference December 9 +10 in Los Angeles.

Firestone Walker CMO Dustin Hinz and chief sales officer Tony Amaral will share what comes next for Stone, one of craft’s most recognized and beloved brands. They’ll discuss how Stone fits within Firestone Walker’s growing house of California brands: 805, Cali Squeeze, Mind Haze and recent addition Trumer Pils.

Get your tickets now to see Hinz and Amaral discuss the juggling act at Brewbound Live, December 9 + 10 in Los Angeles.

Sierra Nevada has joined a growing list of suppliers exiting Coors Distributing Company’s (CDC) portfolio in CO.

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