Keeping up with the consumers

Beer industry is trying to keep up with pandemic uncertainty

Lester Jones, chief economist for the National Beer Wholesalers Association, spoke with Forbes about how the pandemic has affected beer supply chains, production levels and logistics. At the beginning of the pandemic most breweries had to slow down production and pivot away from kegs into cans they could sell for drinking at home while they waited out the shut-down period. “This shock is still rippling through the economy and beer market and will make waves until the end of the year,” says Jones.

Hear from the “Black Is Beautiful” creator

Meet Marcus Baskerville, co-owner and brewer for San Antonio brewery Weathered Souls, and the man behind Black Is Beautiful stout. More than 900 breweries have joined the initiative to bring awareness and raise funds for equality issues. He spoke with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about the campaign and what he hopes happens next.

Uber buys Postmates for $2.65 billion

Uber agreed to buy Postmates, the fourth-largest U.S. delivery food service, for $2.65 billion in stock. Uber had attempted to acquire GrubHub last month but talks failed. Uber is banking on food delivery to help sustain its business during the COVID-19 pandemic, as demand for ride-sharing has plunged.

July craft beer releases from each region

Looking for a new beer to add to the cooler? Uproxx shares their picks for craft beers to cool down with this July as the summer starts to heat up!

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Beer industry is trying to keep up with pandemic uncertainty

Hear from the “Black Is Beautiful” creator

Uber buys Postmates for $2.65 billion

July craft beer releases from each region

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