Monthly Archives: August 2020

Melvin Brewing Adds a Hazy IPA

Posted on August 5, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Back in Da Haze (6.5% ABV and 58 IBUS) drinks like a tropical dreamsicle with hints of pineapple, coconut, and the whole family of island fruits, the Alpine, Wyo., craft brewery says. It’s available in 12 ounce six packs, 16 … Continue reading →

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Off-Prem Continues to Surge

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The year-over-year growth rate for total off-premise alcohol dollar sales within Nielsen measured channels was +18.6%.  Spirits continued to lead growth, up 31%, wine grew 18.2% in dollar sales and beer/FMB/cider growth was at up14.7%. Core beer excluding FMB/seltzer/cider was … Continue reading →

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Georgia Gov. Okays Home Delivery of Spirits, Package Store Tastings

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation allowing home delivery of spirits and authorizing spirits tastings in off-premise retail stores. “Both home delivery of spirits and package store tastings will help modernize the marketplace while benefitting consumers and local businesses in … Continue reading →

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Purser: Cocktails-to-Go Requires Careful Consideration Before Being Made Permanent

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

While reporting the spoiled food and beverage tax credit story, we caught up with Craig Purser, president, National Beer Wholesalers Association, and asked him about a white paper published by NBWA affiliate Center for Alcohol Policy that has become a target for people in … Continue reading →

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Beer Associations Seek Tax Credits for Spoiled Inventory

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The sudden closing of bars and restaurants across the nation as a result of Covid-19 left a huge pile of inventory — everything from beer to fish to potatoes — rotting.  In some cases, the operator was able to donate … Continue reading →

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Oregon Seeks to Extend Distilled Spirits Surcharge

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Officially, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission says it’s seeking “input” on extending teh current 50-cent surcharge on distilled spirits.  Realitically — our opinion — that surcharge is like a temporary government building: It’s never going away.

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