Monthly Archives: June 2016

Three Meadows Spirits Launches a Peony Vodka

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Three Meadow Spirits released a unique, 5-times distilled vodka, developed from a recipe infused with an array of botanicals. Not to be confused with a ‘flavored’ vodka, Peony Vodka’s floral notes result in a spirit that most somewhat resembles the … Continue reading →

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Thieves Steal 3,272 Cases of Beer from SweetWater Brewing

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Two trailers loaded with a total of 3,272 cases –more than 78,500 bottles — of SweetWater Brewing Co.’s Summer Variety Pack were taken from the company’s plant in Atlanta.  The trailers, but not the beer, were later found. Hours later, … Continue reading →

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Ciroc Declares Victory Half Way Through Year, Says Nielsen Ranks Ciroc Apple No. 1 Innovation

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Cîroc Apple is the best-selling new vodka innovation of 2016, Combs Wine & Spirits said, citing Nielsen research which showed Cîroc Apple has sold more cases than all other new vodka innovations this year. Cîroc Apple was added to the … Continue reading →

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TTB Moves to Restrict Varietal Designation on Wine Labels

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau this morning moved to close a loophole in its labeling regulations. The proposal, scheduled to be published in the Federal Register this morning would apply to   any standard grape wine covered by a … Continue reading →

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Jim Koch’s Quench Your Own Thirst Well Worth Reading

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

We’re a bit late reviewing Jim Koch‘s autobiography, Quench Your Own Thirst.  That’s because unlike a lot of reviewers, I actually read every word before I write a review. My assessment of Koch’s book:  It’s a 1-in-a-million.  It should be … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Take a Tour of Fort Worth’s Beer Zone For a long time, Rahr & Sons Brewing was Fort Worth’s only craft brewery and way ahead of the craft-beer curve in the rest of North Texas. But with the opening of … Continue reading →

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