Category Archives: beer

New Belgium Brewing Cancels Tour de Fat in Denver

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The brewer received a lot of blowback from changes that included first-time paid entry, a venue change and cancellation of the bike parade. “We moved to a paid model this year to bring in bigger bands and expand our philanthropic … Continue reading →

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Dick Yuengling Donates $2.8 Million to Home Town

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The money will be used to build a new parking deck.

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Sapporo Buys Anchor Steam for $85 Million

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

“With the Anchor acquisition, we will have the capability to make and distribute beer in the U.S.,” notes Sapporo President Masaki Oga. Last year, the Sapporo Group formulated the new Long-Term Management Vision “Speed 150” through 2026,

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Beer Institute Backs FDA Menu Labeling for Cocktails, Other Drinks

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Beer Institute sought to change a Food & Drug Administration rule that, BI said, “puts the wine and beer segments within the alcoholic beverage industry at an unfair advantage and does a disservice to consumers.”

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Beer Remains Beverage of Choice for Americans–Gallup

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

BI’s comments came just days after the Gallup Poll’s annual survey found 40% of alcohol consumers say they most often drink beer, followed by 20% who prefer wine and 26% prefer liquor. Gallup found that beer is most popular among … Continue reading →

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Craft Brew Alliance: Record Depletions for Kona

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The numbers: Overall depletions eased 2% in the second quarter Shipments fell 8% Net sales fell 3% to $60 million. Net profit fell 23% to $1.72 million

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