Monthly Archives: March 2021

Demand for Low-, No-Alcohol Wines Driven by Reduced Calories, Responsibility

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Lower alcohol and alcohol-free wines are often pushed together in the industry shorthand of “low and no, ” but Lulie Halstead of Wine Intelligence suggests maybe these product should be thought of as separate. To be sure, she says, the … Continue reading →

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How Brands Need to Innovate for Next Generation Drinkers

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

You can expect the next generation of drinkers to be more health-conscious and that means marketers will need to provide inherent health benefits and promote low-calorie  and low-sugar options, according to a study by T. Hasegawa USA, a leading flavor … Continue reading →

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NCABC to Renew Warehousing Contract, Boost Liquor Prices

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission recommended a new 10-year contract for LB&B Associates to operate the state’s warehouses.  LB&B will get $2.75 a case of liquor for handling warehouse operations, up from $1.50 a case, effective Aug. 1.  A … Continue reading →

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Pabst Blue Ribbon Releases Three Bold New Flavors of Hard Tea

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Pabst Blue Ribbon’s Hard Tea Variety Pack features four unique hard tea seltzers – pineapple-passionfruit, lemon, raspberry, and peach. Each variety case will include all four, natural flavors featured in a 12-pack of 12oz slim cans. At 4% ABV, Pabst … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Jack Daniel Distillery promoted Lexie Phillips to Assistant Distiller, making her the first woman to serve in that capacity.  She had been distillery lead operator.

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Stone Brewery to Pay $1.8 Million to Settle Tax Issues

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau accepted a $1.8 million offer-in-compromise from Stone Brewing Co., Escondido, Calif. TTB alleged Stone: Underpaid taxes, including misapplication of reduced tax rates, non-payment of excise taxes on inventory shortages, non-payment of excise taxes … Continue reading →

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