Monthly Archives: July 2017

MillerCoors Uses 15 Billion Fewer Gallons of Water in 2016

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

MillerCoors used 16.9% less water in 2016 compared to 2015 – equivalent to more than 500 million kegs of beer – a result of changes in farming techniques that include innovative tools and irrigation initiatives that use less water while … Continue reading →

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MillerCoors PR Chief Pete Marino to Head Tenth and Blake

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

It’ll be an additional responsibility, and he will report to MillerCoors CEO Gavin Hattersley. Julie Kubasa, director of internal communications, has been promoted to senior director of communications to support him. The company has also upped communications manager Jody Moore … Continue reading →

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Budweiser Gives Folds of Honor $1 Million at MLB All-Star Game

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

As the official beer of Major League Baseball, Budweiser joined Folds of Honor, to present $1 Million in educational scholarships to families of fallen and disabled servicemen and women this evening (7/11). The check presentation will take place on the … Continue reading →

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Birdsong Brewing Says Solar Will Generate 50% of its Power Needs

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The Charlotte, N.C., brewery will install a 75-kilowatt array on the brewery’s roof. 

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Buffalo Trace Upgrade Budget: $200 Million

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

That will pay for new barrel warehouses and to relocate the bottling operation is relocated to make room for distillery expansion with new cookers and fermenters. Already, Buffalo Trace is finishing up the conversion of two former office buildings back … Continue reading →

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Craft Beverage Tax Bill Has 234 Sponsors in House, 45 in Senate

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Additional signups as sponsors were obtained when more than 45 distilled spirits producers from across the country taking part in the Distilled Spirits Council’s Public Policy Conference visited Capitol Hill. Distillers participated in more than 100 Congressional visits with their … Continue reading →

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