Monthly Archives: February 2021

McComick Distilling Taps RNDC for 5 More States

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

McCormick Distilling signed Republic National Distributing as its distributor in Colorado, Indiana, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota, bringing to 30 the number of markets in which RNDC represents McCormick. “We are excited to expand this great partnership and continue to … Continue reading →

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British NA Beer Debuts in U.S.

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Big Drop Brewing Co., the world’s first craft brewery dedicated to non-alcoholic beer, makes its U.S. debut, brewing  its most-popular NA beers in Chicago. Big Drop is being brewed at Great Central Brewing Co., in Chicago.  The first two beers … Continue reading →

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Alabama Senate OK’s Home Delivery of Distilled Spirits

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Alabama Senate passed, 26-3, a bill to allow home delivery of distilled spirits in original containers from package stores, and from restaurants and bars with a meal purchase. “Home delivery of spirits is a win-win for adult consumers and … Continue reading →

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Update: Grain & Barrel

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

We reported a business tie-up between Grain & Barrel and Virgil Kaine yesterday.  There’s a bit more to the story. First, Grain & Barrel “took a material equity stake in Virgil Kane.” Second, the transaction is “part of a developing … Continue reading →

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A-B’s Craft Business Promotes Proper Recycling of PPE

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Brewers Collective, the craft business unit of Anheuser-Busch, announced a national partnership with innovative recycling company TerraCycle to promote the proper recycling of personal protective equipment (PPE). Brewers Collective has installed TerraCycle Zero Waste Boxes, specially intended for single-use masks … Continue reading →

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Judge Calls A-B’s Ads for Michelob Ultra Hard Seltzer ‘Deceptive’

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

“Truth matters,” U.S. District Court Judge Michael H. Simon wrote in issuing a temporary restraining order against Anheuser-Busch for its advertisements for Michelob Ultra Hard Seltzer.  The ads say the seltzer is “the only” or “the first” “national USDA certified hard … Continue reading →

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