Monthly Archives: June 2020

Paulaner Adds Grapefruit Radler

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Paulaner USA, the U.S. importer of the legendary Paulaner Brewery portfolio,  adds Grapefruit Radler to its premium line-up of brands in the U.S. The thirst quencher combines 50% Paulaner’s classic Münchner Lager and 50% naturally hazy, grapefruit infusion, resulting in … Continue reading →

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Diageo Launches $100 Million Recovery Fund to Help Pubs and Bars Welcome Customers Back

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Through “Raising the Bar,” Diageo will provide $100 million to support recovery of major hospitality centers, including  New York, London, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast, Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Sydney and beyond.  This … Continue reading →

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USTR Proposes Additional Retaliatory Tariffs on EU Spirits

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The U.S. Trade Representative is proposing additional retaliatory tariffs on EU spirits, including Scotch Whisky, Irish Whiskey, other Whiskeys and Grape Brandy (from all EU members), vodka and gin from the UK, Germany, France and Spain and liqueurs and cordials … Continue reading →

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Fla. Gov’s Edict to Bars and Restaurants: Follow Guidelines

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said bars and restaurants that violate social distancing guidelines may lose their liquor licenses. “If you go in and it’s just like mayhem, like dance party USA and it’s packed to the rafters, that’s just cut … Continue reading →

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On-Prem Beer Volume Continues to Climb

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

That’s according to BeerBoard, which says volume during the June 5-7 weekend, when 66% of establishments were open,  was up 77% nationally from May 22-25 when only 45% were open. Volume in Florida was up 66%, Georgia is up 30%, … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Breakthru Beverage Group promotes Brian Albenze to Executive Vice President of Breakthru’s United Division, dedicated to the Diageo and Moët Hennessy USA portfolios, effective July 1, 2020. He succeeds industry veteran Kevin O’Neil who will transition into a strategic advisory … Continue reading →

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