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Archive for July, 2015

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for July 23, 2015

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•Virginia’s Hardywood Park Craft Brewery is planning a new brewery campus on a 24-acre plot in Goochland County. The 60,000-square-foot facility, to be built in phases with the first phase’s completion expected by spring 2017, will house brewing and packaging … Continue reading

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just a While Ago – On 23 July in…

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US wine drinkers shy to buy online – research

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US wine drinks use the internet to research wine but not necessarily buy it, according to new research. Read more

SEC Investigating Diageo for Excess Shipments

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Diageo is being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to concerns about the company shipping excess inventories to its US distributors, allowing it to report higher sales and shipments, according to Dow Jones. Read more

ADI Forms PAC to Tackle Excise Tax Issue

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Craft spirits organization the American Distilling Institute (ADI) has created a lobbying arm for the first time in its 12-year history. In the past, the group has rallied support for craft-centric legislation and contributed to state lobbying efforts ... Read more

Exclusive – Head of global business development Ravi Rajagopal to quit Diageo

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Diageo has confirmed that its head of global business development, Ravi Rajagopal, is set to leave the company, just-drinks can exclusively reveal. Read more

Interview: Stew Leonard Jr. Talks Trends In His Wine Stores

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Stew Leonard Jr., the Connecticut grocer who parlayed his reputation for world-class merchandising tactics into wine retailing 16 years ago, now has his sights on growth through distilled spirits and craft beer, as well as an enhanced online presence. Leonard, … Continue reading

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A&P Bankruptcy Filing Creates Uncertain Future For Its Liquor Store Business

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The fate of some 18 liquor stores operated by supermarket chain A&P remains uncertain after the company’s bankruptcy filing earlier this week. New Jersey-based A&P operates stand-alone liquor stores in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, but they were not … Continue reading

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News Briefs for July 22, 2015

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•Kansas-based contract spirits producer MGP is set to release Metze’s Select, a limited edition Indiana straight Bourbon whiskey. Produced at MGP’s Lawrenceburg, Indiana distillery by master distiller Greg Metze, Metze’s Select features a blend of three straight Bourbon whiskies, including … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for July 22, 2015

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•Fort Collins, Colorado-based New Belgium Brewing is planning to open a new 10-barrel pilot brewery at Denver’s The Source Hotel. Set to open in the first quarter of 2017, The Source Hotel will feature the 2,000-square-foot brewery on its ground … Continue reading

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