USDA Certifies Domaine Bousquet’s White Wine as Organic

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Domaine Bousquet, Argentina’s largest producer and exporter of organic wines,  released its first USDA-certified organic white wine, the no-sulfites-added Virgen Organic Chardonnay 2021, in major markets nationwide.  It joins an existing trio of reds: Virgen Red Blend, Virgen Cabernet Sauvignon, and Virgen Malbec. All four wines, line-priced at a budget-friendly $13 SRP, are imported by Miami-based Origins Organic Imports.

“Making USDA-certified organic wines presents its own set of challenges,” says Domaine Bousquet co-proprietor Anne Bousquet. “Those are amplified when it comes to a USDA-certified white wine able to withstand the rigors of shipping and deliver the quality buyers and consumers have come to expect from Domaine Bousquet. Every aspect of vinification has to be double- and triple-checked.”

The Virgin range launched in February 2019, starting with 2,000 cases of 2018 Virgen Red Blend. 2020 U.S. sales for the three Virgen reds combined topped 20,200 cases, with 2021 year-end sales set to hit 50,000 cases, representing an increase of almost 250% over the previous year.

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Major Hop Supplier Hosts Virtual Hop & Brew School for Global Craft Beer Community

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

For a second consecutive year,  YakimaChief Hops (YCH), a 100% farmer owned hop supplier, is hosting its Hop & Brew School virtually Aug. 30 through Sept. 3, thanks to Covid.  The event includes both hop industry insights and technical brewing seminars, and  beer lovers, members of the media and brewers of all experience levels are invited to attend.

Now in its 18th year, Hop & Brew School® is considered to be a highly regarded event among craft brewers and one of the most in-depth hop education programs in the industry.

Due to COVID-19, YCH will be holding this event in a virtual format for a second year. This year’s schedule features sessions surrounding new discoveries in advanced hop research, hop application best practices, hop sensory training, a deep dive into the beyond beer beverage category and homebrew tips. Participants will also receive an inside look at organic hop growing and experimental hop development. Speakers include both hop industry experts and veteran brewers.

“This year, we are focused on providing valuable technical content to help brewers take their beers to the next level,” says Kevin Soules, YCH Marketing Lead. “We look forward to creating this platform for experts in the industry to share their knowledge with brewers across the globe.”

Farm tours are typically a major component of the Hop & Brew School® program. While they are unable to host in-person tours, they have created virtual Grower Profiles for an inside look at family farms.

To view the full 2021 virtual Hop & Brew School® schedule, visit hopandbrewschool.com. The event is free and open to the public. Some sessions require early registration and a cost to supply hop samples for an interactive experience. Space is limited.

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Yuengling Hits Shelves Across Texas

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The rollout officially makes Texas the first state in The Yuengling Co. joint venture of D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. and Molson Coors Beverage Co. to increase Yuengling’s reach outside beyond its current 22-state East Coast footprint.

In honor of the brand’s launch in the Lone Star state, Yuengling made special deliveries today at iconic destinations across Texas including the San Antonio River Walk and Fort Worth Stockyards.

Yuengling’s beers in Texas are brewed at Molson Coors’ Fort Worth brewery.  Officials say Molson Coors has tirelessly to ensure Yuengling’s family’s recipes and tradition of brewing excellence for the past 192 years will be matched as they brew Yuengling locally in Fort Worth.

“It’s an important day for our brewery as we take this large first step in our Westward expansion,” said Wendy Yuengling, Chief Administrative Officer and sixth generation family member, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. “On behalf of our entire Yuengling family, we are humbled by the opportunity to bring the goods to the Lone Star State.

“The passion these fans have shown for our beer and our brand brings into perspective the nearly 200-years of hard work and perseverance that have brought us to this point in our company’s history.  We continue to be inspired by our fans and past generations to brew the best beer possible, and look forward to continuing to do so in this amazing state,” she said.

“This is a very exciting time for Molson Coors and Yuengling, as we see this tremendous growth opportunity for our businesses come to fruition with product on shelves,” said Gavin Hattersley, CEO of Molson Coors Beverage Company. “We’re looking forward to making a lot of beer drinkers throughout the state Texas very happy as they can now get their hands on another one of the nation’s most beloved and iconic beers.”

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Saucey Launches On-Demand Alcohol Delivery in Connecticut

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The platform will now be available to adults across cities such as Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk, Milford, Fairfield, Danbury, New Milford and more.

With just a few taps on Saucey’s on-demand delivery application or website, the people of Connecticut can now order a cold six-pack, a bottle of wine, their favorite spirits, mixers, tobacco products, and even snacks. Saucey – which is already available in New York City, Westchester and Boston – plans to continue expanding throughout the state of Connecticut later this year.

“We’re excited to bring the convenience of Saucey to the great state of Connecticut,” said Chris Vaughn, CEO and Founder of Saucey. “For years, people in this state have struggled with the fact that alcohol could only be purchased from certain stores on certain days at certain times. Since the global pandemic transformed the concept of delivery from an afterthought to routine, now seemed an exciting time to show CT the incredible selection Saucey has to offer, at the best prices in the state.”

With the addition of Connecticut, the company now operates in over 600 cities across 13 states. Current U.S. markets include: New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Dallas, Austin, Orlando, Tampa, Miami, Portland and Atlanta, among others.

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NIAAA Parents to Warn About College Drinking

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

National institute on Alcoholism & Alcohol Abuse, citing research that shows college students that abstain from drinking often do so because parents discussed alcohol and the consequences of abuse with then, urged parents to have those talks with their teens and college-bound children.

The first six weeks of freshman year are a vulnerable time for harmful and underage college drinking and for alcohol-related consequences because of student expectations and social pressures at the start of the academic year, NIAAA said. The coronavirus pandemic will create additional stress and uncertainty this fall, so support for students will be critical.

NIAAA noted that the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 52.5 percent of full-time college students ages 18 to 22 drank alcohol in the past month, and 33.0 percent engaged in binge drinking in the past month. NSDUH defines binge drinking as 5 or more drinks on an occasion for men and 4 or more drinks on an occasion for women.* In addition, 8.2 percent engaged in heavy alcohol use (defined by NSDUH as binge drinking on 5 or more days in the past month). These binge drinking and heavy alcohol use rates are both higher than for those not attending college.

NIAAA estimates that drinking by college students ages 18 to 24 contributes to an estimated 1,519 student deaths each year. In addition, there are an estimated 696,000 assaults by students who had been drinking and 97,000 cases of sexual assault or date rape each year, the agency said.

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Bacardi Rum Announces Multi-City BACARDÍ Party Tour

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The nine-city U.S. tour will pop up at some of the most iconic sports bars and venues in cities like Madison, State College, Bloomington, Tempe.  Bacardi rum has enlisted dance music duo, Loud Luxury, as the headlining performer to turn up these towns.

The Juno Award winning duo – who is Andrew Fedyk and Joe De Pace – have hits like “Body” and “Love No More” to credit for their meteoric rise in the dance scene, as well as their recent EP “Holiday Hills” (Armada Music) that dropped on Aug. 13.  The parties will occur from Sept. 11 to early 2022.

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