Monthly Archives: October 2019

Museum of Modern Art Features New York Wines at Terrace Cafe

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

New Yorkers and travelers alike can now get a taste of the Empire State’s wine scene at the Museum of Modern Art’s Terrace Café

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DISCUS Celebrates 85 Years of Responsible Advertising Code

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

“Eighty-five years ago, leaders in the spirits industry showed a great sense of duty and dedication in developing an effective self-regulatory system that has stood the test of time,” said DISCUS

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

100 Years Ago, a Minnesota Congressman’s Law Passed, and Prohibition Really Began Like Prohibition itself, Rep. Andrew Volstead, who wrote the legislation, was a polarizing figure.  “He got death threats. People were really angry about this,” said Lori Williamson, acquisitions

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Kincade Fire Destroys 2 Wineries, Damages Others

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Soda Rock Winery‘s main building, including a tasting room, event space, lodging and other facilities, was destroyed.  Only the stone façade and a steel sculpture of a boar remain.

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Consumer Spending on U.S. Beer Rose 3% in September, Volume Up 1.6%

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Beer Institute estimated consumer retail spending on domestically produced beer rose 3% from a year earlier in

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Arctic Summer Spiked Seltzer Enters California

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

The expansion into the Golden State brings to 22 the number of states in which the Mass. Bay Brewing Co. spiked seltzer is available.

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