Monthly Archives: April 2017

Bev/Al History: Beer: A Cure for Gin Addiction?

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said William Wilberforce, a late 18th century British politician, “pushed the sale of beer” to successfully combat “drunkenness related to gin” in England. But Wilberforce wasn’t even born until after the so-called gin epidemic had ended in the … Continue reading →

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Southern Glazer’s Launches Underage Drink Initiative

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits established the Youth Alcohol Awareness & Education Foundation, Inc., to fund programs that support underage drinking prevention in partnership with educational institutions and community-based organizations. The Foundation’s first initiative consists of a partnership with Step Up … Continue reading →

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A New Form of Police Abuse: Tickets for Non-Al Beer

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

A Longmont, Colo., police officer ticketed a man for violating the state’s open container law.  The problem:  The brew inside was non-alcoholic.  The police said that didn’t matter:  Because the beer contains a tiny amount of alcohol, it isn’t truly … Continue reading →

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Catoctin Creek Picks Benchmark to Enter Michigan

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Catoctin Creek Distilling Co. plans to begin selling its award-winning spirits in Michigan April 15, initially Detroit, Lansing and Ann Arbor. Additional distribution locations will be added in the near future. The expansion into Michigan comes via Benchmark Beverage Co. … Continue reading →

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Jim Beam Releases Game 7 Batch Honoring Cubbies

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Jim Beam Game 7 Batch honors the Chicago Cubs’ historic World Series victory with a limited-edition expression that finished barrel aging the day the Cub’s won the Series last fall. Mila Kunis, the actress, introduced the product at Wrigley Field … Continue reading →

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Where Champagne is Cheaper than Mouthwash

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The Brits are at it again:  Chain retailers have dropped the price of Champagne so much that a 750 ml bottle is cheaper, on a 100ml basis, than mouthwash. At Tesco, Louis Delaunay Brut is retailing for £1.60 per 100 … Continue reading →

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