Category Archives: beer

Alcohol Linked to Higher Risk of Breast Cancer In African-American Women

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

That’s the finding in a just-published study in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. It’s not news that alcohol has been confirmed as a risk factor for breast cancer.  But all studies … Continue reading →

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NBWA Members Urge Congress to Pass Tax Reform

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

America’s beer distributors are in Washington this week, advocating for reform that reduces individual and corporate tax rates in similar manners; treats S corporations and pass-through businesses equitably; avoids the repeal of LIFO inventory accounting; leaves in place appropriate capital … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Home Brewing from Woman Behind ‘Beerland’

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

An estimated 1.2 million Americans make their own beer, according to a survey by the American Homebrewers Association. It’s a crafty, often cost-effective alternative that cable network Viceland is exploring in its six-episode docuseries Beerland (premiering Thursday, 10 ET/PT), which … Continue reading →

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Who & What –

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Sapporo U.S.A. named Yoshihito Kuzuhara as its President.  He’s a 27-year Sapporo Breweries Ltd. veteran, and succeeds Louis Orui, who held the position from 2012-2016.

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With Heineken’s New Coolerpack, Remove Top, Add Ice

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The “Coolerpack” is an 18-pack cardboard packaging innovation that allows consumers to simply pop open the top, fill the pack with ice, and enjoy a cold Heineken. “Shoppers buy beer with occasion top of mind, and they will select the … Continue reading →

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MillerCoors Defeats Class-Action Lawsuit

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

That lawsuit claiming MillerCoors misled consumers into think Foster’s Lager sold in the U.S. was brewed in Australia despite the fact it’s produced domestically. The lawsuit was based upon the concept that the packaging contained numerous Australian symbols – “an … Continue reading →

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