Monthly Archives: April 2021

1792 Distillery to Make Early Times

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Sazerac Co. purchased the Early Times  brand from Brown-Forman Corp. last year, and said it will now be distilled, aged and bottled at Sazerac’s 1792 Distillery in Bardstown, Ky., this summer. First introduced by John Henry “Jack” Beam, uncle of Jim Beam … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Pernod Ricard North America named Lani Montoya, a company veteran who has held leadership roles in both the U.S. and Paris, as Chief Human Resources Officer  She will succeed Paul Holub, who is retiring from his role as Senior Vice … Continue reading →

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BeatBox Launches Zero Sugar Through Penna. Beer Distributors

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

BeatBox Beverages launched Zero Sugar BeatBox, said it will be one of the first fermented fruit beverage products to be sold by beer distributors in the control state of Pennsylvania. With the exception of BeatBox Beverages and a select few … Continue reading →

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Estrella Jalisco Intros Tropical Chamoy Michelada

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Estrella Jalisco introduces a twist on the classic Michelada. The new Tropical Chamoy Michelada is a traditional lager featuring a 3.5% ABV and a flavorful blend of clamato, chamoy and pineapple. Fun fact: it’s the first ready-to-drink beverage in the … Continue reading →

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February Beer Imports Fall 6.5%; Bottles Hit Harder Than Cans

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Import-Export report for February 2021 shows total imports down 6.5% for the month over February 2020, but up 2.8% YTD over 2020, Beer Institute says. Non-alcoholic beer imports were down 1.8% in February 2021, but are up 2.9% YTD. … Continue reading →

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Budweiser Releases a Bottle Just for Utah

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

From now through May 7, Utah residents will be able to buy a Utah-themed Budweiser can.  It’s red, white and blue label says, “This Bud’s for U-tah,” and includes scenes of the Delicate Arch, Wasatch Mountains and the state Capitol.  … Continue reading →

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