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Parents face prison for buying adult children beer at 2026 World Cup
Parents who buy their adult children alcohol at the World Cup risk being sent to prison under US drinking laws. While teenagers can enjoy an alcoholic drink from the age of 18 in the UK, the minimum age in the US is 21 and anyone 'supplying' or…
Beer, music and shouts of 'Hau-Ruck' as a Bavarian village raises its new maypole
As the brass band played Bavarian tunes and the villagers drank their beer, watched and cheered, the young men of Kühbach in southern Germany pushed up their new maypole with long wooden rods until it stood perfectly straight against the sky.
Boston Beer Swings to 1Q Loss, Cuts Outlook Citing Litigation Expenses
The beverage company on Thursday reported a loss of $145.3 million, or $13.88 a share, compared with a profit of $24.4 million, or $2.16 a share, a year earlier. The loss included non-recurring litigation expenses of $15.52 a share, the company…
Minocqua Brewing Company Owner Doxes Secret Service After Free Beer Day Flop
This is what some esteemed people refer to as 'doubling down on stupid.' We recently brought you the story of one Kirk Bangstad, the owner of a Minnesota business called the Minocqua Brewing Company. After the latest (and the third) assassination…
Boston Beer (SAM) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript
Thursday, Apr. 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET Founder & Chairman — C. Koch Chief Financial Officer — Diego Reynoso Depletions -- Decreased 4%, reflecting lower volumes in Twisted Tea, Truly, Samuel Adams, and Hard Mountain Dew, partially…
Budweiser celebrates 150 years of being America's beer
To mark the milestone, the beer brand is rolling out a new national TV commercial, releasing limited-edition cans celebrating its history, and taking its Clydesdales on tour across the country. Consumers should expect to see the famous horses at…
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (SAM) Q1 2026 Earnings Call April 30, 2026 5:00 PM EDT Michael Andrews - Associate General Counsel & Corporate Secretary C. Koch - Founder, Chairman, President & CEO Diego Reynoso - CFO & Treasurer Eric Serotta -…
Boston Beer: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
BOSTON (AP) — BOSTON (AP) — Boston Beer Co. (SAM) on Thursday reported a loss of $145.3 million in its first quarter. The Boston-based company said it had a loss of $13.88 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to…
Boston Beer Stock: Lessons From The Hard Seltzer Bust - Now An Opportunity (NYSE:SAM)
The Boston Beer Company remains a Strong Buy, with valuation reflecting a significant margin of safety despite a weak Q1 and major litigation expenses recorded. SAM's debt-free balance sheet, strong cash flow, and ongoing buybacks position it well…
Beer, music and shouts of 'Hau-Ruck' as a Bavarian village raises its new maypole
KÜHBACH, Germany (AP) — As the brass band played Bavarian tunes and the villagers drank their beer, watched and cheered, the young men of Kühbach in southern Germany pushed up their new maypole with long wooden rods until it stood…
Out & About: National Travel & Tourism Week, Craft Beer Week preview, upcoming May events
BILLINGS — This week, Visit Billings joins Montana This Morning in the studio for a month of May that promises to be filled with events. Next week (May 3 thru May 9) is also National Travel and Tourism Week. Marya Pennington, Visit Billings…
Bunta Beer wants to bridge the gap between Indian cuisine and beer
Gunikka Ahuja founded Bunta Beer in 2025 with the mission of brewing a beer specifically to pair with Indian cuisine. As the brand celebrates its first draught listing, the New Delhi-native tells db how it's aiming to close the gap between…
The North West seaside town named among best in the UK for beer gardens
With not just one but two bank holiday weekends upon us, beer gardens up and down the country will be packed full of people enjoying crisp pints in the sun. Well hopefully, if the weather holds up. Greater Manchester is home to dozens of amazing…
Boston Beer narrows 2026 non-GAAP EPS to $8.50-$10.50 while projecting volume down low- to mid-single digits (NYSE:SAM)
Sun Cruiser is performing strongly and driving growth, while Truly continues to lose share and Twisted Tea faces persistent declines; Angry Orchard and Dogfish Head are experiencing growth. Energy and aluminum inflation are higher than expected…
Denver brewery releases Jokic-inspired beer as Nuggets face playoff elimination
DENVER — A casual remark Nikola Jokic made after last year's playoff elimination has turned into a beer brewed across two continents — and Denver Beer Co. said it just might be fueling the Nuggets' current championship run. Denver…
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