May 14, 2026
2023 was a sea-change year for several craft breweries who
underwent leadership changes. Lawson’s Finest Liquids and
Rhinegeist Brewery were among the companies who underwent CEO
transitions that year.
Lawson’s CEO Adeline Druart and Rhinegeist CEO Adam Bankovich
discuss entering Year 3 of their respective...
May 6, 2026
Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) continues to unwind,
so BevNET spirits editor Ferron Salniker joined the Brewbound
Podcast to break down the latest.
RNDC, once the country’s second-largest wine and spirits
distributor, has been selling-off markets piecemeal to competitors
from coast to coast....
May 4, 2026
In this Brewbound Podcast Interview, Justin Kendall sits down with Mitch Wedemeier, Director of Planning at Octopi Brewing, live from the Brew Expo floor at the Craft Brewers Conference. Now just over two years into its acquisition by Asahi (January 2024), Octopi has refined its strategic vision under the leadership of...
From Beer to Better-For-You: How Octopi Brewing Is Adapting to a Shifting Beverage Industry
May 4, 2026
In this Brewbound Podcast Interview, Justin Kendall sits down with Mitch Wedemeier, Director of Planning at Octopi Brewing, live from the Brew Expo floor at the Craft Brewers Conference. Now just over two years into its acquisition by Asahi (January 2024), Octopi has refined its strategic vision under the leadership of...
Apr 29, 2026
After a week of good (dare we say sunny?) vibes in Philadelphia,
the Brewbound team regrouped to put a bow on the 2026 Craft Brewers
Conference (CBC).
Jess, Zoe and Justin discussed the overall feel of this year’s
event compared to the previous two CBCs in Indianapolis and Las
Vegas, as well as the Brewers...