Monthly Archive: August 2019
Craft Brewing And Distilling News for August 9, 2019
•The Portland, Oregon-based Craft Brew Alliance saw core beer sales increase by 2.7% to $60.6 million and depletions grew by 1% in its fiscal second quarter through June, with the Kona brand driving growth. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 9, 2019Tequila Shows Strong U.S. Growth In First Half, Led By 100%-Blue Agave Brands
Tequila shipments to the United States were up 8% by volume in the six months ending in June, as consumers continued to trade up to 100%-blue agave offerings. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 8, 2019News Briefs for August 8, 2019
•Two upcoming whisky auctions—one in Chicago and the other in Hong Kong—are putting up some rarely seen collectible whiskies. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 8, 2019Craft Brewing And Distilling News for August 8, 2019
•Cleveland-based craft brewer Platform Beer Co. has been acquired by Anheuser-Busch InBev and will join the global brewing giant’s “Brewers Collective” craft unit. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 8, 2019Interview, Part 2: Copper Cane Wines & Provisions Founder Joe Wagner
In the second part of our interview, Copper Cane Wines & Provisions founder Joe Wagner discusses his Napa Valley brand, Quilt, as well as his upcoming spirits portfolio and the opening of his new restaurant, Avow, in downtown Napa. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 7, 2019News Briefs for August 7, 2019
•If a certain whisky has sold well for years, attracting many devoted fans along the way, what would motivate its creator to suddenly change the recipe? Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 7, 2019
