Monthly Archives: November 2020

10,000 Craft Spirits Workers Face Loss of Jobs in Tax Relief Isn’t Extended

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Nearly 10,000 craft distiller employees will lose their jobs if the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act (CBMTRA) isn’t passed.  Failure to renew the lower tax rates included in the measue will also result in a 40% reduction in … Continue reading →

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New Collection of Non-Alcohol Spirits Launched

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

It seems like every day there’s a new launch of a non-alcohol product.  Today it’s from Portland, Ore., where Brad Whiting has created Wilderton, a collection of non-alcoholic, gluten free, and zero calorie spirits. Founder Brad Whiting, a spirits industry veteran … Continue reading →

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Memphis Brewer Opens New Brewery, Quintuples Capacity

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Wiseacre Brewing Co. opened its new production facility and taproom at 398 South B.B. King Boulevard in Downtown Memphis. The 40,000-square-foot facility, dubbed Wiseacre2, will be able to produce 100,000 barrels of beer per year, nearly quintupling the brewery’s previous … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Goose Ridge Estate Vineyards & Winery, Benton City, Wash., hired  Peter Devison, 16-year Washington state winemaking veteran, as consulting winemaker for g3, Cascadian and Goose Ridge Estate wine programs. Devison will work closely with the Monson family and Andrew Wilson, … Continue reading →

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Calidad Beer Expands Beyond California

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

It’s now available in Colorado, too, through Elite Brands of Colorado and will be available in Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Aspen, and Vail. Since launching in 2019, Calidad is available in more than 1,500 on- and off-premise accounts in California, … Continue reading →

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Arctic Chill Offers Day/Night Pack

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Arctic Chill Hard Seltzer – the only hard seltzer crafted with fan-favorite Polar Seltzer – is releasing the first ever limited-edition SFW | NSFW tasting kit produced in partnership with Polar Seltzer. The SFW | NSFW pack gives fans the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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