Monthly Archives: September 2017

Craft Beverage Tax Reform Bill Needs More Sponsors

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Washington’s attention in the last 48 hours has been focused on the growing nuclear threat from North Korea and President Trump’s call for Congress to deal with immigration reform before the legal protections for “Dreamers” – young people brought to … Continue reading →

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Shiner Beer Donates $500,000 to Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas, craft brewer of Shiner Bock, donated $500,000 to nonprofit organizations throughout Texas to support relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey. The $500,000

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Wine Biz at Tipping Point: Growth in Premium Wine Is Slowing

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

That’s the opinion of Rob McMillan, senior vp and founder of Silicon Valley Bank;s wine division.  In fact, he says, the deceleration has been going on since 2015. “That’s not saying wine sales are declining, but rather the positive growth … Continue reading →

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Huneeus Vintners Buys 161-Acre St. Clement Winery

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The price was $24 million, according to Wine Business.com

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Atwater Brewery to Honor Michigan State Player

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Atwater Brewery will honor Mike Sadler, a passionate craft beer enthusiast, home-brewer and  Michigan State University All American football player and four-time Academic All American, who lost his life in 2016, by making Hey Diddle Diddle, the craft beer inspired … Continue reading →

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Giffard Intros to Products to U.S.

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Giffard, the esteemed family-owned French maker of cocktail-focused liqueurs, announces the U.S. launch of two exciting products through its U.S. importer, Back Bar Project.  Giffard Caribbean Pineapple and Giffard Fruit de la Passion are perfect examples of Giffard’s innovative capabilities. … Continue reading →

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