Monthly Archives: July 2017

1250 Craft Brewers Adopt “Independent Craft” Seal

More than 1,250 brewing companies and counting, representing more than 1,500 brewing locations and about 50% of U.S. craft brewer volume have signed the license agreement to use the Brewers Association’s new independent craft brewer seal, the trade group said. Research … Continue reading

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Foundation Honors Slave That Taught Jack Daniel Distilling

Nathan “Nearest” Green was the master distiller for the whiskey operations for Dan Call in the mid-1800s in Lynchburg, Tenn., where a young Jack Daniel got his training in the business. Green’s place in the whiskey

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Tennessee Distiller Launches Uncle Nearest 1856 Aged Whiskey

Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Whiskey, a national whiskey brand inspired by Nathan “Nearest” Green, officially launched in Portland, Ore., yesterday (7/19). The aged whiskey debut in Portland will be followed by Nashville, Tenn.

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Heineken Boosts Recycling at Major Soccer Match

Heineken USA is teaming up with The Recycling Partnership for the second year in a row at two matches of the International Champions Cup. Fans aged 21+

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An Interview with David Hewlett How Millennials Are Changing the Wine Industry

Shades of the 1960s:  There’s something of a counter-cultural movement among Millennials, driving to look for new brands, brands that are “speaking to them,” and, when it comes to wines, not the same wines their parents drink. That makes it … Continue reading

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Trinchero Family Estates Transitions to 100% Renewable Energy

Trinchero Family Estates (TFE) has transitioned all of its energy use to Deep Green 100% renewable energy across all of its facilities in Napa County, CA.  Trinchero is Napa Valley’s largest wine company. TFE has partnered with MCE to transition … Continue reading

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