Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Ohio Updates Liquor Law: 18-Year-Olds Can Now Serve It

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Senate Bill 102, which Gov. Mike DeWine signed, lowers the age at which a person may serve alcohol to 18 from 19.   The measure also enables cities and townships with more than 50,000 people to designate 640 acres for Designated … Continue reading →

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Hairless Dog Offers 0.0% ABV Brews

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

“Dry January is no longer a month you have to suffer through with lifeless NA drinks, says Paul Pirner, cofounder of Hairless Dog Brewing Co., which says it has developed an innovative brewing process in which alcohol is never introduced, making … Continue reading →

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Consumer Confidence Increases

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased again in December, after an upward revision in November. The Index now stands at 115.8 (1985=100), up from 111.9 (an upward revision) in November. The Present Situation Index—based on consumers’ assessment of current business … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Yuengling accuses Bud Light of trampling on trademark A trademark tiff between America’s oldest beer maker and America’s best-selling beer brand appears to be over before it really began.  Last week, D.G. Yuengling & Son, the nearly 200-year-old Pennsylvania-based brewer, … Continue reading →

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First, Brexit, Next Frexit? The EU’s Plan to Gut the Bev/Al Industry

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

French wine executives are outraged over a report for the European Parliament that “aims, first and foremost, to prevent cancer.”  The report notes that while Europe accounts for a tenth of the world’s population “but a quarter of the world’s … Continue reading →

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RIboli Family Wines Acquires Jada Vineyard & Winery

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Terms weren’t disclosed.  Jada is known for top quality Rhone and Bordeaux style red and white wines. This acquisition will join the Riboli Estates Group division of the company; it intends to continue Jada Winery’s longstanding tradition of producing small … Continue reading →

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