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Archive for September, 2015

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 14, 2015

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•Atlanta, Georgia’s SweetWater Brewing Company is expanding its East Coast presence with entry into New York City, Connecticut and central Pennsylvania. Manhattan Beer Distributors will handle SweetWater’s craft beer lineup in New York City, while Star Distributors and A. Gallo … Continue reading

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Italy nears top wine producer status – figures

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This year's Italian wine grape harvest is estimated to be up by 12% on 2014 at 47m hectolitres, according to trade group Unione Italiana Vini (UIV) and agricultural information agency ISMEA. Read more

UK wine drinkers cool on brand loyalty – research

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UK wine drinkers regularly change brands and have "little or no brand loyalty", according to a report from the country's Wine & Spirit Trade Association. Read more

Craft Bev Modernization Act Likely on Hold through Pres. Election

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You may recall that trade groups for all three beverage alcohol categories have come together this year to support the Craft Beverage Modernization Act -- well, except the Wine Institute, which would like to see a few changes first [see WSD 08-21-2015... Read more

just the week in Spirits and Wine

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Here's a round-up of this week's highlights in the global spirits & wine categories. We are also running similar round-ups for beer and soft drinks & bottled water. Read more

Impact’s Domestic Wine “Hot Prospects” Reveal Crop Of Fast-Rising Standouts

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With the U.S. market’s domestic wine category in growth mode, the segment is seeing its fair share of standout performances, and this year’s Impact “Hot Prospects” list highlights some of the best. The roster—which includes a total of 29 domestic … Continue reading

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MillerCoors Takes Control Of California’s Saint Archer

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Tenth and Blake, MillerCoors’ craft and import division, has acquired a majority interest in San Diego’s Saint Archer Brewing Company for an undisclosed sum. The deal, closely following fellow California craft brewer Lagunitas’ sale of a 50% stake to Heineken, is … Continue reading

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News Briefs for September 11, 2015

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•Rudy Kurniawan is fighting an uphill battle to have his conviction for counterfeiting wine tossed out. Lawyers for the 38-year-old Indonesian submitted their final brief to a New York federal appeals court last week. A panel of appellate judges is … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 11, 2015

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•On October 1, Mauertown, Virginia-based Filibuster Distillery will release Bourbon-rye blend The Boondoggler, aged in American oak and finished in a mix of wine barrels including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedro Ximenez and Fino Sherry. Filibuster says the whiskey is … Continue reading

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Geloso Beverage carves niche

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Groupe Geloso was founded in 1960 by Italian immigrant Vincenzo Geloso. He and his sons, Aldo, Antoine and Nicolangelo, rose from humble beginnings importing and crushing grapes to creating a multi-national beverage company that would help ... Read more