Monthly Archives: March 2019

Coors Light Invents Tap Handle That Glows When Bud Light Talks About Coors Light

Bud Light is losing the corn syrup battle. Here’s the latest:  MillerCoors says it will unveil “the world’s first smart beer tap handle powered by Bud Light negativity. ” Each time Bud Light talks about Coors Light on social or … Continue reading

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Trump May Face Fight on Moving ATF Alcohol Functions to TTB

The operative word is “may.”  But the current appropriations bill contains specific language preventing a transfer, notes Robert Tobiassen, president, National Association of Beverage Importers and former TTB chief counsel.  The language was inserted because the Trump Administration sought last … Continue reading

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Rainier Beer Seeks to Plant 20,000 Trees in Tabs for Trees Promo

Rainier Beer, which has planted more than 100,000 trees across the Pacific Northwest as part of Tabs for Trees since 2014, is seeking to plant another 20,000 this year — 5,000 each in Washington State, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Through … Continue reading

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Banfi Hands Riunite to Frederick Wildman & Sons

Frederick Wildman & Sons will assume responsibility for Riunite and other GIV brands on June 10 as Banfi Vintners shifts its focus to premium and luxury offerings. Banfi has been the importer of Riunite for more than 50 years, and … Continue reading

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Troegs Debuts LolliHop IPA in 16-Oz. Cans

LolliHop worked its way through Troegs’ Scratch Series in the footsteps of Nimble Giant.  “Dry-hopping with Citra and Mosaic layers in notes of orange, grapefruit and melon, while Azacca in the kettle adds hints of papaya and pineapple. Locally harvested … Continue reading

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Privately Held Yuengling Tops List of 50 Largest Craft Breweries

America’s Oldest Brewer is now America’s largest craft brewer, Brewers Association said in its annual ranking of the top 50 craft brewers.  D.G. Yuengling & Sons is followed in the Top 10 list by publicly held Boston Beer Co., Sierra … Continue reading

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