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Archive for December, 2017

Craft Brewing and Distilling News for December 14, 2017

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•The Boston Beer Company has partnered with the Boston Red Sox to make Samuel Adams Boston Lager the baseball team’s official beer. Beginning in 2018, Fenway Park will have two Sam Adams-themed bars—the “Sam Deck” and “Sammy’s On Third”—as well …... Read more

Irish Wine Association warns cancer labels would create “a logistical nightmare”

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The Irish Wine Association has attacked a government proposal to add cancer-warning labels to alcohol products. Read more

Does alcohol make you fat? – International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research Critique 209

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The public, and scientists, have long been concerned about the relation between alcohol consumption and weight gain, as all alcoholic beverages contain calories. However, most epidemiologic studies do not find that light or moderate drinkers weigh more... Read more

UK Millennials still “significant” for alcohol producers despite consumption declines – study

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Younger UK consumers remain a "significant" market for alcohol producers, says a new report that warns the industry against ignoring Millennials. Read more

Cuervo To Acquire Pendleton Whiskies For $205 Million

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Casa Cuervo is bolstering its position in the whisky category with a deal to acquire the Pendleton whisky brands from Oregon-based Hood River Distillers in a deal worth $205 million. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter … Con... Read more

Hornitos Cristalino

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Hornitos Tequila, a brand of Beam Suntory Inc., now offers Hornitos Cristalino, a 100 percent blue agave tequila that has been aged and filtered for a smooth and crystal clear añejo.  Read more

Champagne bottles to start using anti-fraud ‘smart’ foil

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The Syndicat Général des Vignerons de la Champagne has signed an agreement with the French Customs authority for the adoption of anti-fraud 'smart' foil on the bottles of its members. Read more

Cuervo Picks Up Pendleton Whisky

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Cuervo has agreed to acquire Canadian whisky brand Pendleton from Hood River Distillers for $205 million. Read more

Sweeten Your Day with these Cookie and Cocktail Recipe Pairings

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Leave the milk to the kids. We've got four classic cookie recipes, from thumbprints to salted chocolate, and show how to make a signature cocktail for each. Read more

Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies Paired with a Classic Old Fashioned

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Two classics meant to be tasted together: Chocolate chip cookies, welcome at any holiday party, and the original Bourbon cocktail, the Old Fashion. Read more