Monthly Archives: May 2017

ABI Acquires Wicked Weed Brewing

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The Asheville, N.C., craft brewer was founded in 2012 by Walt and Luke Dickinson and Ryan, Rick and Denise Guthy.  Terms weren’t disclosed. Among its brands: Pernicious IPA, Lunatic Belgian Blonde. As usual the sellers asserted nothing would change.  Instead, … Continue reading →

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Craft Brew Alliance Posts 1st Quarter Loss, Will Close Woodinville Brewery, End Pact with Pabst

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The Woodinville Brewery was running at about 30% of its capacity, despite a contract with Pabst Brewing Co. under which CBA was brewing Rainier Pale Ale and other brands for Pabst.  Pabst wasn’t able to deliver sufficient volume, leading to … Continue reading →

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N.C.’s Deal with Toll Road Firm Spurs Problems, Complaints

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

A 26-mile-long work zone on Interstate 77 outside Charlotte is just one of the problems.  Also: a 45% increase in crashes, slow or no response to reports of debris on the roadway, tolls that are projected to cost as much … Continue reading →

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Edrington Buys Back The Glenrothes

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Edrington Group sold The Glenrothes brand to Berry Bros. & Rudd, the London wine and spirits merchant, in 2010 but kept the distillery and cooperage.  Now it’s buying back the brand and will assume control of distribution in the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Sugarlands Intros Roaming Man Tennessee Rye

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Roaming Man is the first aged spirit produced by Sugarlands Distilling Co., Gatlinburg, Tenn.  Bottled at a cask strength of 123.4 proof, with a classic rye spiciness of black pepper and hints of tobacco and oak, it’s said to be … Continue reading →

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N.C. Restaurant Push ‘Brunch Bill’

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The measure, which would give cities and counties the option of allowing local restaurants to begin serving alcohol at 10 a.m. on Sundays, has been bottled up in the North Carolina Senate. Under current law, restaurants can’t serve alcohol until … Continue reading →

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