Monthly Archives: January 2020

This Day in Bev/Al History

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The 18th amendment, which launched the Prohibition Era, began its short career this day in 1919. Considered by some a well-intentioned act (of social hygiene), it sought to ban the

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There’s a Lot Wineries Can Do to Reverse Declining Trend, Panel Says

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Silicon Valley Bank has rolled out its annual analysis of the wine industry.  This year is different than some in the past with an oversupply of wine.  “We’ve never made better

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As Molson Coors Closes 2 Breweries, A-B Expands One

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

While Molson Coors Beverages has been busy closing breweries – Eden, N.C. and a California brewery in the last three years – Anheuser-Busch just announced an $85

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Chateau Elan Winery & Resort Completes $25 Million Renovation

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

In addition to redesigning 251 guest rooms and 24 suites, transforming the Atrium and updating the lobby, four of the now 10 food and beverage outlets at the Braselton, Ga.,

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Yuengling Partners with Celebrity Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

As part of the partnership, Sheryl Yuengling, sixth-generation family member and graduate of the Pennsylvania School of Culinary Arts, and Clark have combined their

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Who & What —

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

National Alcohol Beverage Control Association elects Gregg Mineo, director of the Maine Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages & Lottery Operations, chair-elect of the NABCA

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