Luxco Announces Sale of Cincinnati-Based Meier’s Wine Cellars
Luxco has announced the sale of Meier’s Wine Cellars to Paul T. Lux.
Lux (pictured atop) is the current president of Meier’s Wine Cellars and grandson of the company’s founder. Lux assumed his role after...
The State of American Beer in 2017
In a globalized economy, what is an “American beer”?
Clearly, if the manufacture, ownership and workforce are all located in the United States, you can select a brand and know you are “buying American.” But...
8 Whiskey Cocktails to Make This Winter
Winter season is upon us and that means hardier cocktails are very much in style. Whiskey drinks are popular all year, but especially now, when customers may want something a bit stronger to help...
Sales of Flavored Malt Beverages are Hit or Miss
Flavored Malt Beverages (FMBs) slowed in growth in 2016 as major brands captured or lost consumer interest.
After the category experienced growth years of +7.5%, +8.2% and +21% the last three years, respectively, it cooled...
Malt Liquor Sales Continue to Decline
Malt liquor is not a large category. In 2016 it comprised just 1.9% of overall beer volume sales, which was down from 2% the year prior. The category totaled 55.055 million 2.25-gallon cases in...
Is Cannabis the Next Craft Beer?
With the legal cannabis market expanding across America state-by-state, and producers increasingly putting out new and unique products, will this new industry one day rival craft beer?
After all, the same broad set of consumers...
Why Seasonal Beers Remain Popular and Profitable
Brewers have always tailored their beer recipes to suit the season, our changing menus, the availability of ingredients and the behavior of the brewing process at different ambient temperatures. In another century, it wasn’t...
The Best Beers We Drank in 2017
For the last round this year of our national retailer beer panels, we asked panelists to recall the best beers they drank in 2017. These reviews include brief tasting notes and a rating. If you’re a...
5 American Whiskey Trends to Watch in 2017-18
The booming American whiskey market has forced new trends due to limited supplies versus soaring demand. This has necessitated creativity from whiskey-makers. Like Steve Beam and John Rempe, whose recent work is emblematic of the...
Newcastle Brown Ale Unveils New Look, Growth Plan
Newcastle Brown Ale has unveiled a new look and localized plan for growth under management of Five Points Trading Company, which is Heineken's venture in incubating premium global beer brands in the U.S.
Newcastle Brown Ale’s...