Monthly Archives: March 2021

Oregon Mulls ‘Unfathomable’ Jump in Liquor Markup.

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Oregon Legislature is considering an immediate 20% increase in the markup on distilled spirits and would adjust the markup each year to account for inflation. “It’s unfathomable that legislators would increase taxes on responsible spirits consumers and hospitality businesses … Continue reading →

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Covid Takes NABCA Legal Symposium Virtual

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

NABCA’s 28th Annual Symposium on Alcohol Beverage Law & Regulation will be virtual March 15 – 16.  It will offer offers attorneys, government officials and industry professionals a carefully curated agenda of topics that demonstrate the transformational trends that affect … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Partners with EPA’s Energy Star Program

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

As part of the partnership, DISCUS will encourage its members to: Measure and track the energy performance of facilities, operations, and commercial new construction projects using tools such as Energy Star Portfolio Manager for buildings, Energy Star Energy Performance Indicators … Continue reading →

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200 Craft Brewers Collaborate with StacheStrong to Fight Cancer

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Participating #BrewStacheStrong breweries will raise funds to fight brain cancer by selling through their limited-edition S.M.A.S.H. for STACHE.  This SMaSH (single malt and single hop) beer will be uniquely crafted by each participating brewery.  No two beers will be the … Continue reading →

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Nude Beverages Launches Hard Iced Tea in U.S.

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Nude Hard Iced Tea is currently available in Illinois, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, with additional states coming soon. The debut follows a successful Canadian launch. The product is described as a “true American-style iced tea with zero carbs, sugar, caffeine, … Continue reading →

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Volley Tequila Seltzer Launches in Mass. and Rhode Island

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Volley Tequila Seltzer appoints M.S. Walker, Inc to service the Massachusetts and Rhode Island markets. It claims to be the first hard seltzer of its kind crafted without added sugars, natural flavorings or preservatives, Volley launched this past July, stirring up the booming ready-to-drink category. In … Continue reading →

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