Monthly Archives: June 2017

NJ Authorizes Cider, Mead License

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

New Jersey has passed legislation to provide for a cidery and meadery license.  Licensees can make up to 50,000 barrels of hard cider and 250,000 barrels of mead a year, sell and distribute to licensed wholesalers and retailers, maintain a … Continue reading →

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Global Spirits Taps Breakthru for Colorado

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Global Spirits U.S. signed Breakthru Beverage as its distributor of record to distribute LEAF Organic Vodka, Khortytsa Vodka and Odessa V.S.O.P. Brandy in the State of Colorado. Breakthru Beverage Colorado has served the market for more than 20 years. Formerly … Continue reading →

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Who & What –

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Deschutes Brewery named Michael LaLonde president and CEO of the Oregon brewery. Most recently serving as COO and president of the company

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Who & What —

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Winebow Group promoted Arjun Dewan to Executive Vice President, Wholesale East, overseeing the Northeast, New England, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets. Dewan was previously Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Northeast. He will remain in the New York office … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading –

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Your ‘Local’ Beer Might Be Made in Another State — Or Country People in the bev/al industry know, of course, that Samuel Adams isn’t mass produced in Boston and that Brooklyn Beer has been produced for years in Upstate New … Continue reading →

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Ardagh Group Launches First 12oz Clear Beer Bottle on its BuyOurBottles Website

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Made in the U.S. using 100% and endlessly recyclable flint glass, the 12oz Clear Peak bottle with twist-off closure is now available for purchase on the BOB site. “With the bottle expansion in flint glass, craft brewers, craft soda and … Continue reading →

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