Monthly Archives: July 2020

Cascade Brewing to Release Nectarine Dream 2019 and Native Bramble 2019

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

For the first time, Cascade Brewing‘s Nectarine Dream 2019, which has never been packaged, will be available in 500ml bottles and on draft; and Native Bramble 2019, a new project, will be available on draft only. Nectarine Dream 2019 is … Continue reading →

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Nielsen Finds Off-Prem Bev/Al Sales Slow, But Still Up 19.2% from Year Earlier

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

It had to happen.  With more bars and restaurants opening at least partially, the year-over-year growth rate for total off-premise bev/al sales within Nielsen-measured channels had to slow.  And it did, rising only 19.2% in the week ended June 27 … Continue reading →

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Conn. Distributor Sues A-B over Plot to Force Sale of Firm

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Dichello Distributors sued Anheuser-Busch, claiming A-B “engaged in an ongoing conspiracy” with Sal DiBetta, CEO of the wholesaler between 2013 and 2016, as well as “other unnamed parties,” to “undermine” Dichello and force President John Hall’s family to sell the … Continue reading →

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Oregon On-Premise Outlets Found Aiding Covid-19 Fight

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Most of Oregon’s bars and restaurants were following social distancing guidelines, and making sure staff and customers were wearing face coverings during the July 4 holiday weekend, Oregon Liquor Control Commission said. However, inspectors encountered several problem locations along the … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Brewers Association hires Marc Sorini as general counsel.  He joins from the McDermott Will & Emery law firm, where he was a partner and represented BA and its predecessor organization, the Brewers Association of America (BAA).  He will continue to be based … Continue reading →

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Total Bev/Al Import Value Up in Last 12 Months, But Value Plunges in 3 Months

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Blame that, of course, on the pandemic.  bw166, after analyzing Commerce Department data, reports the value of all bev/al imports rose 0.2% in the last 12 months, but fell18.8% over the last three months.  A bit over a quarter of … Continue reading →

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