Category Archives: beer

A-B Signs Major Green Energy Agreement

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch agreed to purchase 152.5 megawatts of wind power.  That’s enough to produce more than 20 billion 12-ounce servings of beer a year and is about 50% of A-B’s total purchased electricity. That’s enough energy to power 50,000 U.S. households … Continue reading →

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Domestic Beers Win on NFL Opening, but Are Down Year-Over-Year

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Overall consumption of beer was up 7.2% over Opening Day a year earlier. Domestics were the winner on the day, claiming 50.5% of the share and up 12.4% over the previous Sunday. As compared to 2016 Opening Sunday, Domestics were … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading —

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Big Beer Can’t Emulate Craft, Says Sierra Nevada Founder The problem is Big Beer lacks the philosophy and passion to lead the way in global beer trends, says Steve Grossman.  “They didn’t want to get into craft because the beer … Continue reading →

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Suntory Donates $1 Million to Hurricane Relief Efforts

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Suntory Holdings committed $1 million to support the American Red Cross in recovery efforts in communities that have been impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. In addition to Suntory’s $1 million donation to the Red Cross, … Continue reading →

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What Beam Suntory Is Doing to Promote Responsible Drinking

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Earlier today, the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking issued its annual report on progress the industry is making to reduce the misuse of alcohol globally. The full report is available here: http://www.iard.org/.  We’re not covering that report because, frankly, as … Continue reading →

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A-B, Heineken USA Leaders to Address NBWA Convo

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Joao Castro Neves, North America President and CEO of Anheuser-Busch, and Ronald den Elzen, CEO of Heineken USA, will speak during the National Beer Wholesalers Associations’s 80th Annual Convention and Trade Show. Castro Neves will speak during the general session … Continue reading →

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