Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Justice Dept. Wants More Info on A-B, CBA Merger

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

In a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, Craft Brew Alliance said it and Anheuser-Busch Cos. had received a request for more information about the proposed

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85% of California’s Wine Production Certified Sustainable

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

That 85% is produced by 139 wineries and is produced by 2,097 vineyards who represent 29% of statewide wine acreage.

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Anti-Tariff March Planned in D.C. Sunday

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

With the U.S. Trade Representative expected to announce a decision by Feb. 17 on tariffs across a wide range of industries, including wine, beer and distilled spirits, a march is

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How Bad is the Wine Glut in California? 30,000 Acres of Grapes Need to Go

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

That’s the opinion of Jeff Bitter, president of Allied Grape Growers, said during a presentation at CalExpo in Sacramento. And that 30,000-acre figure is on top of 20,000

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Kilbeggan Distilling Sets Limited Release of Kilbeggan Single Pot Still

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

Kilbeggan Distilling Co. announces the limited-edition release of Kilbeggan Single Pot Still, a mixed mash whiskey featuring oats, which were used at Kilbeggan Distillery in the

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95-Calorie Blue Moon Lightsky Makes National Debut

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Donna Whitaker

The new MillerCoors product is brewed with real tangerine peel and pours light golden in color with a slight haze. The 4% alcohol-by-volume beer packs bright citrus notes on the

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