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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for October 27, 2015

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•San Francisco-based Anchor Brewing Co. has launched Anchor Barrel Ale, the third release in its Argonaut Collection. Brewed as a tribute to Anchor founder Fritz Maytag, Anchor Barrel Ale is at 7.5% abv and is being sold in 4-packs for … Continue reading

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Kōloa Rum debuts Kaua`i Coffee Rum

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Kalāheo, Kaua`i-based Kōloa Rum Co. announced the release of Kaua`i Coffee Rum, a new rum developed through a licensing agreement between the Kaua`i distiller and Kauai Coffee Co., a division of Italy-based Massimo Zanetti Beverage... Read more

UK wine producers on the increase

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The number of new wine producers in the UK rose by 41% in 2014/15, according to figures released this week.  Read more

Young drinkers drive Polish wine culture

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Younger consumers in Poland are paving the way for wine culture, according to new research.  Read more

Majestic scraps six-bottle minimum in UK

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UK wine retailer Majestic Wines has scrapped its six-bottle minimum in a bid to make shopping "simpler".  Read more

Beam Moves to Block B-F’s “Double Oaked” Trademark

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Beam Suntory has moved to block the registration of Brown-Forman's "Double Oaked," Woodford reserve product, claiming B-F is "trying to monopolize an industry-standard term," according to Law360. Read more

Impact Databank: Cognac To Crest 4 Million Cases In The U.S. This Year For First Time

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In recent years, the Cognac category has seen a gradual rebound from the economic downturn of 2008-2009, but lately its progress has accelerated markedly. Last year, Cognac volumes in the U.S. grew 7.7% to just under 4 million nine-liter case … Continue reading

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News Briefs for October 26, 2015

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•Minneapolis-based Phillips Distilling Co. is extending its Revel Stoke line with a Roasted Apple label due out in November, with distribution going national in January. Roasted Apple will be line-priced (at $15 a 750-ml.) with Revel Stoke’s three other flavored … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for October 26, 2015

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•Longmont, Colorado-based Oskar Blues Brewery is rolling out Death by Coconut, a new brew inspired by traditional Irish porters, as a limited release. The semi-sweet porter (6.4%-abv) is brewed with dark chocolate and extra dark caramel malt. Death by Coconut … Continue reading

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Tax Free World Association visitor numbers dip

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Visitor numbers to the Tax Free World Association (TFWA) exhibition in Cannes dropped by 2% this year as global headwinds buffeted Travel Retail. Read more