Category Archives: beer

Alabama Brewers to Be Able to Sell in Bottles and Cans Tomorrow

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Alabama breweries will be able to sell in cans and bottles, beginning tomorrow.  That’s a big deal:  Until now they have only been allowed to sell beer by-the-glass at their breweries. Under a new law, effective June 1, they will … Continue reading →

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PLCB OKs Six-Pack Sales at 9 Gas Stations

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Over the opposition of beer distributors — retailers who sell beer by the caseload — the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board approved six-pack sales for nine gas stations. It’s a decision that Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf pushed for, urging PLCB in a letter to … Continue reading →

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Teamsters Protest Molson Coors Brewery Closure at Annual Meeting

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Teamsters Union members carried their opposition to Molson Coors Brewing Co.‘s plan to close its Eden, N.C., brewery to the company’s annual meeting, protesting outside and raising questions in the meeting. The decision to close Eden was announced Sept. 14, 2015, just … Continue reading →

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Beer Tax Reform Bill Wins Enough Co-Sponsors to ‘Assure’ Passage

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act won its 218th co-sponsor in the U.S. House of Representatives, which means it should be able to pass. The bill is supported by most of the beer industry, and Brewers Association and Beer … Continue reading →

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Sonoma Cider Adds New Flavor

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Sonoma Cider adds a new limited run flavor to its portfolio, ,The Wimble.  It’s the company’s second canned cider . Set to launch this June, this cider is a twist on Gose – an old German-style beer that is traditionally sour and … Continue reading →

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Heineken to Be Presenting Sponsor of International Champions Cup

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Joel Whitaker

Heineken will be the presenting sponsor and official beer of the International Champions Cup (ICC), a pre-season soccer tournament that brings the world’s best clubs to the U.S. Heineken and Relevent Sports have agreed to a multi-year partnership that begins this summer … Continue reading →

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