Monthly Archives: January 2018

Retailers Highlight Wholesalers Political Contributions

In the past five election cycles, beer, wine and spirits wholesalers have contributed $107 million to state political campaigns, the

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Drinking Toxic Oilfield Wastewater?

You might be, if you drink Sutter Home wines, according to a press handout from Food & Water Watch.

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PLCB Seeks to Spark Parent-Child Talks About Alcohol

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) unveiled a new public awareness campaign designed to spark conversations about alcohol use between parents and their elementary to middle-school-aged

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Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Marks 90th Oscars with Special Bottle

To mark the Oscars 90th year, Piper-Heidsieck has created a limited-edition magnum bottle commemorating the Golden Age of Hollywood. With a 360-degree golden appliqué mirroring the Art

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Shiner Beer to Air Its 1st Super Bowl Commercial

Spoetzl Brewery will pay $12 million for the Super Bowl spot to be aired Sunday, Feb. 4.  The spot will air throughout Texas.

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Charlie Papazian to Leave Brewers Association Next Year

Charlie Papazian who founded the Brewers Association, will leave the group on Jan. 23, 2019, when he turns 70, the association said. 

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