Monthly Archives: June 2018

What We’re Reading —

How the Recession Leveled the Playing Field for Massive Growth in Craft Beer Sales of big beer producers, specifically Anheuser-Busch, are threatened by smaller rivals. But when did this craft beer phenomenon take root, and more importantly, why and how? … Continue reading

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138-Year-Old Rum Company Launches Its 1st New Product

Edmundo B. Fernandez, Inc. said it is launching Ron del Barrilito Five Stars. This is the first collectible edition of rum

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Seagram’s 7 Crown to Honor Dive Bars with Historic Trust Donation

Seagram’s 7 Crown (Diageo) is donating $25,000 to the National Trust for Historic Preservation to support the recognition of historic dive bars across the U.S.

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Penna. Brewers Detail Annual Meeting

The “Meeting of the Malts IV” will be Thursday, Aug. 23, from 6-11 p.m., and will feature a panel including Bill Covaleski (Victory Brewing Co.), Tom Kehoe (Yards Brewing Co.), Wendy Yuengling (D. G. Yuengling & Son), Mike Stevens (Michigan-based … Continue reading

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Who & What —

Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. said João Paulo Falcão Vieira, a Vice President for the North America Zone of Anheuser-Busch Cos., LLC, has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective June 13, 2018. He replaces Michael R. Taylor, who departed … Continue reading

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What We’re Reading —

Big Brewers Pushing Florida Craft Beers Out of Publix    Read more here, from Orlando Weekly.  We asked Anheuser-Busch for comment, just before deadline.  We’ll have their response tomorrow.   Should Wineries Acquire Vineyards Instead of Buying Fruit on the … Continue reading

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