Monthly Archives: April 2017

William Grant Buys Tuthilltown Spirits

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

William Grant & Sons acquired Tuthilltown Spirits, New York State’s first distillery since Prohibition. The acquisition includes the entire 36-acre Tuthilltown facility, including the distillery that produces Hudson Whiskey, which Grant acquired in 2010, and a variety of other local … Continue reading →

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Florida Senate to Mull Beer Ads-in-Theme Parks Bill

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

One of the advantages the old Anheuser-Busch had was its string of theme parks, Busch Gardens and Sea World.  Usually situated adjacent to a brewery, the theme parks were designed to remind visitors of A-B’s dominant brands.  InBev dumped those … Continue reading →

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Heineken Volume Eases in U.S., Worldwide

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Heineken N.V.’s U.S. volume in the first quarter declined “low single digit” with growth in the Heineken brand offset by lower Tecate and Dos Equis volume. For the Americas region as a whole, organic beer volume declined 0.7%.  Heineken blamed … Continue reading →

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Good News About Antidepressants in Early Pregnancy

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Mothers’ use of antidepressants during early pregnancy does not increase the risk of their children developing autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, conditions previously associated with these medications, a new study finds. After controlling for multiple other risk factors, the … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Brewery’s Beer Mansion Coming to 8 Cities

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Not only beer, but crafty food, a Bloody Mary bar, an interactive art installation made of Garden of Eatin’ tortilla chips, and more will be in each of the mansions

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U.S. Wineries Should Be Wary of Following France Upscale

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Since the 1976 Judgment of Paris put Napa Valley on par with French wine quality, U.S. winemaking has moved progressively upscale, from Sonoma County, the Central Coast, Pacific Northwest and elsewhere. But the lesson of upscaling from France should be … Continue reading →

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