Category Archives: beer

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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NBWA’s Top Lobbyist Expects Corporate Tax Rate to Rise

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Laurie Knight, the National Beer Wholesalers Association’s EVP-Government Affairs, told NBWA’s Legislative Conference she thinks there will be an increase in the corporate tax rate.  “Where it goes, don’t know,” she said, adding she believes Democrats will take a page … Continue reading →

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Sen. Joe Manchin: ‘The New Normal Won’t Be Like the Old Normal’

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Because of the health crisis we have faced, bars and restaurants had to close, many permanently.  “But we see things coming back to life,” Sen. Joe Manchin, (D-W.Va.), told the National Beer Wholesalers Association‘s Legislative Conference.  “We don’t think the … Continue reading →

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2020 ‘Worst Year’ for Beer, but 2021 to See ‘Incredible’ Swing from Off- to On-Premise Sales

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The industry went through an incredible time last year, the rush to the off-premise, Lester Jones, chief economist, National Beer Wholesalers Association told the group’s legislative conference.  Consumers spent $20 billion less for beer last year than in 2019.  There … Continue reading →

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Guinness Releases Baltimore-Brewed Experimental Beer Regionally

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Up to now, Guinness fans have had to travel to the Guinness Open Gate Brewery outside Baltimore to sample some of the brewer’s experiments intended for an American audience. But now, the company said, fans can buy Guinness Salt & Lime … Continue reading →

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Molson Coors Invests in Brewery Employing Gang Members

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Molson Coors has taken a minority stake in TRU Colors, a startup Wilmington, N.C., brewery focusing on unifying local gangs and employing many of their members.  Molson Coors will assist in distribution strategy, product formulation, supplier relationships and more. TRU … Continue reading →

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