Author: Kyle Swartz
Smuttynose Brewing Co. Bought By Venture Capitalists
New owners have emerged for one of New England’s oldest craft brewers. Smuttynose Brewing Co. went to foreclosure auction earlier this year. In 2014 the company opened …
BuzzTallz
The newest product from Southern Champion, makers of BuzzBallz among other spirits and also wine, is BuzzTallz. BuzzTallz are 13% ABV, ready-to-drink cocktails that come in …
Bordeaux’s Dry White Wines Hold Strong in America
Dry white wines from Bordeaux have performed consistently in the U.S., finding a fan base among consumers who venture beyond the region’s reds. Bordeaux shipped about …
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company Lemonades, Teas
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company will introduce four new lemonades and brewed teas for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. The four new bottled juices are …
Diageo Purchases German Vermouth Brand Belsazar
Diageo today announced the acquisition of Belsazar GmbH, an aperitif from Germany’s Black Forest. Belsazar was launched by entrepreneurs Maximillian Wagner and Sebastian Brack in 2013. …
Brewers Association Releases 2017 Rankings of U.S. Breweries
Every year the Brewers Association, a nonprofit trade group that represents small and independent craft brewers, releases a ranking of the top 50 highest-producing craft breweries. This list …
Heineken Launches Countertop Draught Beer System
Heineken USA has announced new system that delivers draught beer to on-premise accounts that may have considered their beer volume too low to warrant such an …
Dos Equis Launches ‘Keep it Interesante’ Campaign
In an evolution of its “Most Interesting Man” campaign, Dos Equis will advertise that “interesting” is not limited to just one man — everyone can be …
Writers’ Tears Whiskey Increases U.S. Distribution
Walsh Whiskey Distillery has announced a major expansion of its Writers’ Tears – Copper Pot Irish whiskey to over 40 states. Writers’ Tears was first distributed …