2019 Executive of the Year: Jim Koch of The Boston Beer Co.
Innovative spirit as well as advocacy work for the craft beer market and community is among the reasons why Beverage Industry has named Koch as its 2019 Executive of the Year.
Innovative spirit as well as advocacy work for the craft beer market and community is among the reasons why Beverage Industry has named Koch as its 2019 Executive of the Year.
When Justin Fenchel, Aimy Steadman and Brad Schultz stepped onto the presenters’ stage of ABC’s “Shark Tank” back in 2014, the trio highlighted how their company BeatBox Beverages was more than another wine in a box.
As beer drinkers look for new, flavorful options, analysts note that sour beers are delivering on that need state.
Recognizing the evolution of today’s beer drinker, White Plains, N.Y.-based HEINEKEN USA has made a concerted effort to develop products that fulfill consumers’ beer desires.
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In recent years, the imported beer market has outpaced the overall beer market in dollar and case sales. Based on recent insights, the segment’s performance continued throughout 2018 and experts forecast a positive impact on the market in 2019. That growth has been coming from established Mexican beer brands, experts note.
As craft beer has shown itself to be measurable force in the beer market, more craft brewers are exploring varying beer styles to appeal to broader consumer base. Now, sour beer and more sessionable offerings like lagers are populating craft b…