Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Clos du Bois in Wind-Down

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

E&J Gallo has halted winemaking and tasting room operations at the Clos du Bois winery it purchased from Constellation Brands and has laid off over 30 workers at the Geyserville facility. Employees were told that sales plunged to $1.8 million from $4.5 … Continue reading →

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On-Premise ‘Roaring Back to Life:’ Nielsen CGA

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

On-Premise velocity in outlets currently open is up 225% for the week ended May 1 from the like year-earlier week, Nielsen CGA reports.  Across all states, value velocity remains strongly positive compared to last year, up +4% vs the same … Continue reading →

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BeerBoard’s Open Rate Steady, But Volume, Rate of Sale Eased

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

For the sixth consecutive period, Open Rate (locations open and pouring beer) held firm at 92%, BeerBoard said. It has been clocking in at least 90% since late January. Nationally, Average Number of Taps held firm at 18 handles per … Continue reading →

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Champagne Beau Joie Sponsors Vegas Golden Nights

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Vegas Golden Knights secured Beau Joie Champagne as the team’s official champagne through the 2022 season. To commemorate the partnership and celebrate the only team  to get into the playoffs every year in their existence, the brand has introduced a limited-edition zero-dosage Beau … Continue reading →

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Who & What —

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

MOVING:  Luxco, from a downtown St. Louis office at 1000, to 540 Maryville Centre Drive.  The move is being described by the St. Louis Business Journal as a blow to an area that is seeing its vacancy rate rise.

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Broad Branch Distillery Intros Supercollider Blueberry Rye

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

To produce this 118 proof, non-chill filtered whiskey, available only at the distillery starting May 15, fresh blueberries are co-fermented with rye grain. Then the entire mash is distilled and aged for seven long years. The final result is a … Continue reading →

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