Bill Covaleski didn’t like what he was seeing. Large brewing companies buying up smaller breweries and then putting pressure on wholesalers and bar accounts, to say nothing of new entrants to the marketplace on a daily basis. It was troubling from a business standpoint, and after 20 years in the industry he knew it was
A brewery’s trademark and its subsequent labels are its identity and protecting that involves many steps that involve beverage lawyers, government agencies, keeping tabs on other breweries and so much more. Today we speak to three guests with an eye on trademark protection, homage/parody vs. intellectual property theft and the legal ramifications of what happens
Christmas in July returns to the Philadelphia region with plenty of special events and activities for the whole family to enjoy, even in the brutal heat. Residents can head to Rothman Orthopaedic Roller Rink in Dilworth Park to hang out with a sun-kissed Santa, shop for early gifts at Human Robot Brewery in Jenkintown, listen to a holiday opera at Cooper River Park, indulge in festive dinners from Philly chefs at River Twice, take photos with Santa at the Philadelphia Zoo and drink discounted holiday beers at Philly's Victory Brewing Co. taproom.
Sam Calagione loves a theme. In 2014, the founder and brewer of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery opened Dogfish Inn, a boutique hotel in Lewes, Delaware. Guests can explore the area on a Dogfish-branded Priority bicycle while wearing a pair of trail runners the brewery created in collaboration with Merrell in 2019, a flannel from the