Monthly Archives: June 2020

Milton Glaser, Creator of Brooklyn Brewery’s Logo, Dies

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

He was 91, a co-founder of New York Magazine and the “I Love NY” campaign, of a stroke.

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2 Texas Bars’ Liquor Licenses Suspended for Defying Shutdown Order

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Two Texas bars — one in Abilene, the other in Longview — refused to close after Gov. Greg Abbot ordered closures to combat the novel coronavirus.  So the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission suspended their liquor licenses for 30 days.  … Continue reading →

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Georgia General Assembly Okays Home Delivery of Spirits, Package Store Tastings

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Georgia General Assembly passed a bill legalizing home delivery of spirits.  The measure also allows spirits tastings in off-premise retail stores. “Home delivery of spirits will increase consumer convenience while providing additional revenue for local businesses,” said Jay Hibbard, VP-State … Continue reading →

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Control States Case Sales Eased in May

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Control States spirits case sales fell 1% from the like year-earlier period, National Alcohol Beverage Control Association said. Alabama  was up 8.2%),  as did Idaho (14.8%), Mississippi (14.6%), North Carolina (12.3%), New Hampshire (25.0%), Ohio (9.3%), Oregon (7.3%), Virginia (9.1%), … Continue reading →

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Mich. Legislature Extends Cocktails-to-Go Through 2025

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Michigan bars and restaurants  will be able to sell cocktails to-go in sealed containers until Dec. 31, 2025, under legislation passed by the legislature and sent to the governor. “By approving cocktails to-go, the legislature is throwing a much-needed economic … Continue reading →

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Budweiser Clydesdale Spot Celebrates Bars Reopening

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The Clydesdales are teaming up with a puppy again for a new Budweiser ad. “Reunited with Buds” is the name of the ad that celebrates bars reopening across the United States after coronavirus restrictions closed so many doors. The ad … Continue reading →

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