Industry News

Is Craft Beer Approaching a Bubble?

While craft beer continues to sell well, there are potential signs of trouble ahead. Growth has slowed. After posting years of double-digit sales gains, the category has recently settled into a pattern of single-digit increases....
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AB-InBev’s Devils Backbone Debuts New Packaging

Devils Backbone Brewing Co., a major Virginia brewery bought by AB-InBev in 2016, has debuted new packaging. Timed with their 10th anniversary, Devils Backbone is modernizing its brand with a new logo and packaging design...

Jägermeister Named Official Shot of the NHL

The National Hockey League and Jägermeister have entered into an agreement that Jägermeister will become an official partner of the NHL in the U.S. as the “official shot of the NHL.” Jägermeister will create 360-degree...

J. Lohr Names Steve Peck Director of Winemaking

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines has announced that Steve Peck has been promoted from winemaker, red wines, to director of winemaking. In his new role, Peck will be responsible for leading the family-owned-and-operated winery’s winemaking...

The 2018 Beer Growth Brands: 4 Trends Driving Beer/FMB Sales

The 2018 Beverage Dynamics Beer Growth Brands look back at what brews sold best in 2017, a year when the category again slipped slightly. Certain parts of the industry lagged. Macro brands continued to recede....

Buffalo Trace Unveils 2018 Antique Collection Whiskeys

Fall is upon us, which means Buffalo Trace Distillery will soon release its annual 2018 Antique Collection of whiskeys. The collection will once again feature five limited-release whiskeys of various ages, recipes and proofs, with...

Kobrand Corporation Named U.S. Importer for Villa Matilde

Kobrand Corporation has announced the addition of Villa Matilde to its Italian wine portfolio. Effective immediately, Kobrand is the exclusive U.S. importer for the Villa Matilde portfolio and is responsible for all sales and marketing...

Conor McGregor Launches Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey

MMA champion Conor McGregor has come out with an Irish whiskey. Eire Born Spirits today announced the launch of Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey. McGregor is the founder, chairman and majority owner of the company. Proper No. Twelve...

Announcing the Inaugural Top 100 Off-Premise Retailer Awards

Coming to Louisville for its third year on June 10-12, 2019, the Beverage Alcohol Retailers Conference is for the first time including the Inaugural Top 100 Off-Premise Retailer awards. The conference will conclude with...

Patrón and Fever-Tree Team Up For New Tonic

The global drinks brands Patrón and Fever-Tree have joined forces for a new product: Fever-Tree Citrus Tonic. This mixer launched this month in bar and restaurant venues worldwide, select specialty retailers and on ReserveBar. A balance of citrus —...