Category Archives: COVID-19

Bill to Replenish Restaurant Revitalization Fund Introduced

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

There wasn’t enough money to take care of the restaurants harmed by the Covid pandemic.  That became clear when more than 362,000 eligible businesses applied for assistance from the $28.6 Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act. Yesterday (6/10) U.S. Rep. Earl … Continue reading →

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Off-Premise Sales Slip 10.9%, But Still Far Above Average

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

It shouldn’t be a surprise that with on-premise locations reopening, some of that alcohol purchasing would be moving to on-premise from off-premise. For the latest four weeks ending May 29, 2021, Nielsen IQ reports total alcohol off-premise sales fell 10.9% … Continue reading →

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Open Locations Hold Steady in Latest Weekend — BeerBoard

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Open Rate (locations open and pouring beer) held firm for the June 3-6 weekend, with 93% of locations open, BeerBoard said.  BeerBoard has been tracking the number of locations open throughout the pandemic. The rate had been at 90%, or … Continue reading →

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How Covid Changed Bellangelo Winery

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

“Every winter, grape vines undergo a state of senescence, where growth stops, cells stop dividing, time pauses.  It gives the vine a chance to weather our hard winters, and emerge on the other side stronger, and ready for growth.  Covid-19 … Continue reading →

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Beer Purchasers’ Index ‘Pops’ at 80 as Economy Reopens

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The National Beer Wholesalers Association‘s Beer Purchasers Index in May soared to 80 from 64 a year earlier. “This month’s survey cycles the May 2020 survey, a month that saw dramatic shifts in consumer behavior as the on-premise beer business … Continue reading →

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A-B Joins White House Push for Covid Vaccinations

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The brewer will offer its biggest beer giveaway ever to give eligible adults another reason to get their vaccines by July 4th. When the nation reaches the White House’s goal of 70% of adults partially vaccinated, Anheuser-Busch will buy America’s … Continue reading →

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