Monthly Archives: January 2018

Redd’s Wicked Intros 2 More Flavors In Bid to Expand Growth

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Molson Coors is seeking to expand the 9.3% growth in volume Redd’s Wicked recorded last year.

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on January 24, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Craft Beer Is the Strangest, Happiest Economic Story in America In almost every economic sector, including television, books, music, groceries, pharmacies, and advertising, a handful of companies control a prodigious share of the market. The beer industry has been one … Continue reading →

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Craft Beer Sales Growth Moderates: IRI

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Overall Beer sales within U.S. off premise channels have declined -1.1% on volume in the 52 weeks ending 12/02/2017, and Craft beer sales growth, while still positive has moderated substantially.

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Distilled Spirits Shipments Grew 12.6% in November

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Total distilled spirits withdrawals in November were 35.2 million gallons, Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau said.

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Stella Artois’ Super Bowl Spot Will Make People Feel Good. But Will It Sell More Beer?

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

People like companies that have a social conscience.  So do we. But Stella Artois‘s Super Bowl commercial reminds us of Jeb

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Bardstown Bourbon, Castle Brands, Join for Production

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Bardstown Bourbon Co. will be producing custom bourbons and whiskey for Castle Brands’ Jefferson’s Bourbon portfolio, Bardstown said.

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