Monthly Archives: July 2019

Molson Coors Net Plunges 22.3% as Sales Fall 4.4%, Volume Drops 7% Worldwide

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Molson Coors Brewing Co. reports net sales in the second quarter fell 4.4% to $2.95 billion, volume fell 7% and profit plunged 22.3%. You can’t put lipstick on that pig, although CEO Mark Hunter tried, blaming “unfavorable weather and weak industry … Continue reading →

Posted in beer, Earnings Report, News | Tagged , | Comments Off on Molson Coors Net Plunges 22.3% as Sales Fall 4.4%, Volume Drops 7% Worldwide

Cascade Brewing Releases Coral Horizon Sour Ale

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Cascade Brewing, Portland, Ore., has released Coral Horizon, a barrel aged blond ale with grapefruit zest, hibiscus and ginger. The Northwest sour ale is now available on draft and in 500ml bottles at Cascade’s two Portland pubs –– Cascade Brewing Barrel House and … Continue reading →

Posted in beer, New Product Launch, News | Tagged , | Comments Off on Cascade Brewing Releases Coral Horizon Sour Ale

Bandit Wines to Donate 1% of Sales to Environment

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The estimated $110,000 donation will directly benefit 1% for the Planet environmental partners. Through its 1% for the Planet membership, Bandit Wines will fund nonprofits that preserve the beautiful American landscapes that keep Bandit fans exploring. “Currently, only 3 percent … Continue reading →

Posted in Environmental, Wine | Tagged , | Comments Off on Bandit Wines to Donate 1% of Sales to Environment

Bev Hires Tara Hannaford as President

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Hannaford comes to Bev from Casamigos where she was Vice President of Sales and played a pivotal role in the company’s exit for $1 billion. Hannaford has helped businesses successfully launch products in major U.S. markets, expand distribution, develop tailored … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Spirits, Who and What | Tagged , | Comments Off on Bev Hires Tara Hannaford as President

Guinness to Mark 1 Year Anniversary of Brewing in U.S.

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Just 10 minutes from downtown Baltimore and short trips from Washington D.C., Philadelphia and New York, Guinness‘s Open Gate Brewery welcomed more than 400,000 visitors in its first year. About 65% of those visitors are from Maryland, but each of … Continue reading →

Posted in beer | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Guinness to Mark 1 Year Anniversary of Brewing in U.S.

Coors Light Unveils 1st Ad from Leo Burnett

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

If stupid sells, Coors Light‘s new ad campaign by the Leo Burnett agency should have cases rocketing off the shelves.  But we doubt that’s going to happen. One of the new spots proclaims Coors Light is the “Official Beer of … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, beer | Tagged , | Comments Off on Coors Light Unveils 1st Ad from Leo Burnett