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Craft Brewing and Distilling News for September 27, 2021

•Sierra Nevada Brewing has debuted Atomic Torpedo, billed as a juicy West Coast Double IPA. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 27, 2021

Heading Into The Fall Season, Retail Channel Sales Remain Elevated Above 2019 Levels

Total spirits consumption in the U.S. is expected to increase 2.5% this year, to depletions of over 261 million 9-liter cases, according to Impact Databank, while the wine market is projected to decrease 0.5% to 335 million cases, its first projected decline after 27 consecutive annual gains. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 24, 2021

Spirits-Based RTDs Expanding At A Rapid Clip

Consumers can’t seem to get enough of spirits-based RTDs, and producers are obliging, with the category proliferating at warp speed. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 24, 2021

News Briefs for September 24, 2021

•Diageo is backing Crown Royal’s RTD cocktails with a new campaign called “A Whole New World of Cocktails.” Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 24, 2021

Interview, Part 1: Vintage Wine Estates On The Acquisition Trail

In May, Santa Rosa, California-based Vintage Wine Estates went public in an IPO valuing the company at $690 million Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 23, 2021

Exclusive: Blake Lively Introduces Betty Buzz Sparkling Mixers

Actress Blake Lively is joining her husband Ryan Reynolds in the drinks business, launching a new sparkling mixer brand called Betty Buzz. Continue reading →

Posted in News on September 23, 2021

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