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Beer Purchasers Index Slips, But Still Higher than a Year Ago

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

The index’s reading of 57.6 for August is stronger than the 54.4 a year earlier, the National Beer Wholesalers Association reported.  NBWA conducts the survey that results in the index. A reading greater than 50 indicates the segment is expanding, … Continue reading →

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Beer Imports Rise 5.1% as Beer Exports Fall Sharply

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Beer Institute reports 5.1% more beer was imported into the U.S. in July than a year ago.  Consumer spending on imported beer rose 7.6%.  Imports from Mexico were up 10% and from the Netherlands, up 2.6%. Beer Institute’s chief economist … Continue reading →

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MillerCoors Relaunches Miller64 with New Look, Sharper Message

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

“We’re reinforcing what an extra light beer can be. Miller64 is a bit more flavor than you’d expect, especially at just 64 calories, but it’s balanced and refreshing – a perfect fit for a growing group of drinkers who pay … Continue reading →

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Another Loss for A-B in the Corn Syrup War

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

A federal judge in Wisconsin ordered Anheuser-Busch to stop declaring on its packaging that Bud Light contains “no corn syrup.” Since January A-B has run ads declaring that Miller Lite and Coors Light are made with corn syrup.  MillerCoors maintains … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 3, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Minneapolis Brewer Supports Social Justice with a Hazy IPA Able Seedhouse + Brewery will release One of Us, a hazy IPA that, true to its name, honors Able’s goals of supporting community through social justice and philanthropy, Friday (9/6). For … Continue reading →

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Busch Beer Supporting Wildlife Conservation

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Joel Whitaker

Sixty percent of wildlife conservation funding comes from the sale of hunting permits and game-related taxes.  But hunting is less popular today, and that means less money.  So, Busch Beer is partnering with the promoters of Big Buck Hunter to … Continue reading →

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