Boston Beer Co. continues to feel the heat from rising competition in the craft beer category that it helped pioneer, posting single-digit sales and volume declines in its first quarter, ended April 15. Net revenue was down 5% to $188.9 … Continue reading →
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Two months after buying Chalone, one of California’s most historic wineries, Bill Foley has purchased a less famous one he plans to put his own name on. Foley Family Wines has reached a deal with Pat Stryker to purchase Stryker … Continue reading →
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•Diageo’s Smirnoff Ice has extended its RTD lineup with a new range of non-carbonated malt beverages. Currently rolling out nationwide, Smirnoff Ice’s new Electric Flavors series features two expressions, including Electric Mandarin and Electric Berry. Both 5%-abv offerings are made … Continue reading →
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•Providence, Rhode Island’s Narragansett Beer is releasing Summertime Citra Ale, a new version of its traditional Summer Ale that debuted in 2011. This year’s summer offering is a blonde ale brewed with an increased amount of Citra hops and pale … Continue reading →
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