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Daily Archive: July 17, 2015

Wine Spectator: Hackers Access Data from Dozens of California Winery Customer Lists

California wineries are learning an unwanted lesson in cyber security after hackers gained access to the financial and personal data of thousands of their customers. Continue reading →

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Key Craft Brewers Duvel Moortgat, Firestone Walker Join Forces In U.S. Market

California craft brewer Firestone Walker and Belgium’s Duvel Moortgat have agreed to combine their U.S. companies. Continue reading →

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Pabst To Open Milwaukee Brewery Dedicated To Archival Brews

Pabst Brewing Co. owner Blue Ribbon Intermediate Holdings is returning to its Milwaukee roots. Continue reading →

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News Briefs for July 17, 2015

•The Starbucks coffee chain is aiming to double its beverage alcohol business in Chicago with applications for eight more liquor licenses in the city and suburbs. Continue reading →

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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for July 17, 2015

•San Francisco-based Almanac Beer Co., a leading maker of oak-aged sour beers, will enter the Chicago market for the first time this month. Continue reading →

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