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Archive for May, 2016

Recent Sales of Grapes & Bulk Wine for May 4

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Selected Recent Sales of Grapes & Wines in Bulk for May 4, 2016 courtesy of Turrentine Brokerage: Read more

Interview: Keith Greggor, President & CEO, Anchor Brewers & Distillers

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San Francisco-based Anchor Brewers & Distillers saw its spirits volume rise 30% to 140,000 cases in 2015, and similar growth is projected for this year. With a presence in most spirits categories—as well as niche plays in absinthe, cachaça and … Continue reading

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News Briefs for May 5, 2016

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•Drinks delivery platform Drizly is launching a new “Connect” service that provides users with a wider selection of beverage alcohol available for next-day delivery. Launching first in Boston and Washington, D.C.—which combine for 2 million Drizly users—Connect allows consumers to … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 5, 2016

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•Craft Brew Alliance (CBA) saw depletion volume decline 3% during the first quarter, while shipments fell 11% to 150,000 barrels, owing to a temporary closure of the company’s Portland brewery. CBA’s net sales were down 6% to $39 million, partially … Continue reading

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Deep Eddy Co-Founder Bets on Canned Cocktails

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Craft beer better watch about, because we are starting to think 2016 might be the year that canned wine and spirits start to catch on. Exhibit A: Deep Eddy co-founder Clayton Christopher and Treaty Oak Brewing and Distilling founder Daniel Barnes have ... Read more

Where are Consumers Drinking?

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As consumer brand loyalty continues to erode, the importance of winning occasions (and locations) has become critical and even the most predictable occasions are up for grabs these days. In 2015, at-home consumption was the most popular location for all three categories, but consumption outside of the home was greater for beer and spirits than it was for wine, according to The International Wine & Spirits Research's (IWSR) newly launched US Beverage Alcohol Review, which your editors managed to get our hands on early. Read more

BevMo Sued For Alleged “Bait-And-Switch” Tactics On Wine Ratings

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Chain retailer BevMo has been hit with a class-action lawsuit that alleges “bait-and-switch” signage tactics. According to CBS Los Angeles, attorney Scott Glovsky filed the suit on behalf of consumers who’ve cried foul on BevMo’s practice of displaying wine ratings … Continue reading

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ABI Loses Ground In U.S. While MillerCoors Gains Share, As Megadeal Remains On Hold

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The U.S. market’s two brewing giants went in different directions in the first quarter of 2016. Anheuser-Busch InBev’s volume declined slightly, while MillerCoors’ two top brands enjoyed their best performance in years. ABI was down by 0.3% in the U.S. … Continue reading

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News Briefs for May 4, 2016

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•Sazerac Co. is in talks with Pernod Ricard’s Irish Distillers to acquire the Paddy Irish whiskey brand. Paddy does only around 200,000 cases in total sales, with 15% of that in the U.S. market, according to Impact Databank. Last year, … Continue reading

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for May 4, 2016

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•Following its recent entry into Montana, Longmont, Colorado’s Oskar Blues Brewery is now available in all 50 states. Summit Beverage Company will handle the Oskar Blues portfolio in Missoula and Butte, while Bronken’s Distributing will cover the Bozeman market. Oskar … Continue reading

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