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Archive for May, 2017

Craft Brewing And Distilling News for May 17, 2017

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•New Hampshire-based Smuttynose has launched a new summer seasonal for 2017: Summer IPA. The 5%-abv beer is billed as a bright, hoppy session IPA that was initially brewed as a part of the brewer’s R&D program, Smuttlabs. In addition to … Continue reading

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Is The English Wine Industry Cooling?

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Data shows English wine production has been down for two years, and frost looks to set back the 2017 harvest. Read more

Beso Del Sol Pink

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Beso Del Sol Inc. added Beso Del Sol Pink, a Rosé Sangria, to its portfolio of Sangrias. Read more

Constellation Brands Looking to Buy Chateau Ste. Michelle?

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Wells Fargo urges Constellation consider buying either Chateau Ste. Michelle or Treasury Wine Estates. Read more

On-Premise Interview: Vegas’ Standard & Pour

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The Simon Hospitality Group (SHG) was established in 2013 by restaurant industry veterans Cory Harwell and celebrity chef Kerry Simon. Kerry, also known as the "Rock 'n Roll Chef," has opened and worked at dozens of restaurants and even won the title of Iron Chef in 2005. Cory and Kerry pooled their decades of experience to create SHG. The group operates Carson Kitchen in Vegas, Chuck's in Chicago, Simon Mansion in Punta Cana, and more recently opened the Standard & Pour (S&P) restaurant near Vegas. Read more

Sparkling Wine and Confessions in Paris

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Life is never simple, even in Paris. But one writer learns that the right friends and excellent wine can soothe even the most difficult of situations. Read more

5 Places to Visit in Mendocino County

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Admire a lighthouse, meet goats and sheep at a farm, visit a vineyard and brewery or just explore a state park. Mendocino County takes you back to the land. Read more

Interview, Part 2: Suntory Holdings’ Takeshi Niinami

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In the second part of our interview with Takeshi Niinami, the Suntory Holdings president and CEO discusses how Beam Suntory is addressing skyrocketing demand for Japanese whiskies, and how the company’s upscale single malt Scotch lineup fits into the portfolio … Continue reading

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Drinks Industry-Funded Sky Ranch Foundation Awards $1.7M In Grants For At-Risk Youth

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Sky Ranch Foundation—a charitable group funded primarily by individuals and companies within the beer, wine and spirits industries—has awarded more than $1.7 million in grants since 2011. Established in 1961, the foundation focuses on providing support for at-risk youth. Organizations … Continue reading

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News Briefs for May 16, 2017

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•Anheuser-Busch InBev is set to pour $2 billion into its U.S. operations through 2020. The investment will run across a number of different fronts, including bolstering the brewing giant’s top brands, furthering its fast-growing presence in the craft and import … Continue reading

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