Monthly Archives: July 2018

CBrands Buys North Texas Craft Brewer

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Constellation Brands Inc. purchased Four Corners Brewing LLC, the Dallas, Tex., producer of Local Buzz Honey-Rye Golden Ale and El Chingón IPA beers. Four Corners will join Constellation’s Craft & Specialty Beer Group.  

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Beer or Cider Ice Cream Now Legal in New York

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

A new state law will authorize the sale of ice cream made with cider or beer. The frozen products can’t contain more than 5% alcohol and

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Sazerac’s New Murfreesboro Distillery to Start with 2 Warehouses

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Each Warehouse will hold about 20,000 barrels.  Also on the 55-acre property overlooking a lake: a visitor’s center.

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Heineken Extends Soccer Sponsorship

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

As soccer viewership and fandom continue to grow throughout the U.S., Heineken is moving to bolster the overall soccer experience

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Don Julio Intros Tequila Finished in Buchanan’s Scotch Casks

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Diageo introduced Tequila Don Julio Reposado, Double Cask, a limited-edition Reposado tequila finished in casks used in

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Bacardí Joins No-Plastic-Straw Movement

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Donna Whitaker

Bacardí Ltd. said it wants to eliminate the use of 1 billion single-use plastic straws by 2020.  The company also committed to review

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