Monthly Archives: January 2018

Michigan Retailers Can Get Refund for Stale Beer or Wine

The new law, which takes effect Jan. 15, will allow retailers to get a refund from a brewer or vintner if they find stock that is out of date, defective or likely to spoil in the off season.

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CBrands Acquires Stake in The Real McCoy Rum

Constellation Brands acquired a minority stake in The Real McCoy, a copper pot distilled, American bourbon barrel aged rum.  Constellation will also handle distribution for the brand throughout

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Exposure to Men’s Scents Influences Women to Drink More

In a demonstration of a heretofore unknown motivational pathway for alcohol consumption, researchers at the University of South Florida showed that exposure to scents emitted by human females

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Molson Coors Acquires British Cider Maker

Molson Coors is already a significant presence in the UK, owning Carling and Cobra Beer.  Now it is acquiring Aspall, the 300-

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Kona Sweeps Offers Trip to Hawaii

Kona Brewing Co. is offering fans a chance to win a trip with Hawaii with three friends.

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Who & What –

Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission names Lindsay Devlin communications director. She previously served as communications specialist for the Indiana Economic Development Corp. 

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