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New Belgium Brewing Leads Group Acquiring Magnolia Brewing

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

A group led by New Belgium Brewing Co. agreed to purchase the assets of San Francisco’s Magnolia Brewing for $2.7 million as part of a bankruptcy proceeding. The newly formed partnership will be a majority-owned subsidiary of New Belgium, with … Continue reading →

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Louis Glunz Sponsors Fund-Raiser for Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Louis Glunz Beer, Inc., Chicago, will present the fourth annual BrewLights in collaboration with Lincoln Park Zoo’s Auxiliary Board. On Dec. 7, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., attendees can support Chicago’s free zoo with a craft brew in hand,

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Anchor’s CEO Sees More Potential in Craft Spirits than Craft Beer

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Anchor Brewery’s owners — Tony Foglio and Keith Greggor – took a look at the competitive landscape, noted the intensified competition in the craft beer space (they called it “difficult market conditions”) along with declining volume and sales and decided … Continue reading →

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Bud Light Reintroduces Itself with 2 New TV Spots

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Focus of the spots is the beer’s quality, officials at Anheuser-Busch said.  “There’s nowhere to hide imperfection when you’re brewing a light lager,” said Andy Goeler, vp- marketing,

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Glunz Intros Hirter herbstCULT in Chicago Market

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

HerbstCULT is the fourth Hirter beer to be introduced to America by Glunz, following the Hirter Herbal Radler, Hirter Privat Pils, and Hirter Morchl, all currently available in Chicago through Glunz Imports. “Fall is the peak beer season in Chicago … Continue reading →

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Miller Leads Bev/Al Firms in ‘Intimacy’ with Consumers

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

A survey by MBLM, which describes itself as “the brand intimacy agency,” found Miller led all beverage alcohol brands in terms on “intimacy” – how they connect emotionally with consumers.  Miller’s score was 31.4, followed by Budweiser at 23.2, and … Continue reading →

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