Brewers Association Releases 2017 Rankings of Top U.S. Breweries
Every year the Brewers Association, a nonprofit trade group that represents small and independent craft brewers, releases a ranking of the top 50 highest-producing craft breweries.
This list is also accompanied by a ranking of the 50...
Diageo Purchases German Vermouth Brand Belsazar
Diageo today announced the acquisition of Belsazar GmbH, an aperitif from Germany’s Black Forest.
Belsazar was launched by entrepreneurs Maximillian Wagner and Sebastian Brack in 2013. It's the first company acquired by Diageo through Distill...
Smuttynose Brewing Co. Bought By Venture Capitalists
New owners have emerged for one of New England's oldest craft brewers.
Smuttynose Brewing Co. went to foreclosure auction earlier this year. In 2014 the company opened a new $24-million facility, raising annual production capabilities to 75,000...
8 Modern Vodka Cocktails
Vodka never really goes out of style. Right now, it's even making a comeback of sorts as the white spirit works its way back onto cocktail menus in bars and restaurants across the country....
Mezcal El Silencio Partners with Southern Glazer’s
Mezcal brand El Silencio has partnered with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits to establish a presence in 44 U.S. markets.
This includes new key markets for the brand such as New York, Florida and Colorado....
Copper & Kings Names New Master Distiller
Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. has announced the promotion of Brandon O’Daniel to master distiller.
O’Daniel had served as head distiller of Copper & Kings since February 2014.
O’Daniel is a "Kentucky-distilling thoroughbred with...
Fourth Generation of Mondavi Family Takes Greater Role in Company
C. Mondavi & Family has announced that the next generation of the Mondavi family is now officially more involved in the family’s business — including the CK Mondavi and Family brand.
As part of the...
New Tech Prints Customizable Art in Beer Foam
Any way that you can make your beverage stand out in the age of Instagram can boost your exposure, but it’s not easy for operators to make a visual splash with a draft beer.
A...
How to Boost Tobacco Sales
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Most alcohol retailers carry a variety of supplementary products, including food, glassware and gift items (where legal). Tobacco...
Brewers Association Includes Hazy IPAs in 2018 Beer Styles Guidelines
The New England IPA craze is in full swing. Acknowledging this, the Brewers Association, a nonprofit trade group that represents small and independent craft brewers, has included the trendy, hazy take on ales among its official 2018 Beer...