Taste preferences are evolving, especially among younger consumers, as beer drinkers seek different beer styles and more complex or varied flavor profiles. Beer remained the largest segment of the U.S. adult beverage industry, accounting for more than four-fifths of total alcohol volume, but was challenged by both economic and consumer trends that resulted in a [...]
One U.S. district judge calls Kentucky’s law prohibiting the sale of wine and liquor in c-stores and grocery stores “unconstitutional.” A U.S. district judge ruled Tuesday that a Kentucky law prohibiting grocery and convenience stores from selling wine and liquor is unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge John G. Heyburn II of Louisville, Ky., said the state [...]
The Heineken team congratulates one team members’ promotion to vice president of marketing this week. Heineken USA, America’s leading upscale beer importer, announced the appointment of Collin Westcott-Pitt as Heineken’s vice president of marketing. Westcott-Pitt takes his position immediately. In his new role, he plans on leading marketing for the flagship Heineken brand in the [...]
More than 100,000 people have signed a petition to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages in Ontario convenience stores. The Ontario Convenience Stores Association is pushing a new petition to get permission to sell beer and wine in Ontario c-stores. According to The Globe and Mail report, the petition currently has 112,500 signatures from across [...]
Named for the zip codes where they’re brewed, the six finalists are being sampled nationwide this summer. Twelve Anheuser-Busch brewmasters at Budweiser’s 12 geographically dispersed breweries have worked together to create their own “tribute” beers to fit the Budweiser brand’s reputation for quality and consistency as part of “Project 12.” The assignment pays homage to [...]
Anheuser-Busch team members fund and build homes for St. Louis families with Habitat for Humanity. Anheuser-Busch employees and family members prepare for “Builder Day” this Saturday to help Habitat for Humanity St. Louis build homes in both the University City and Carondelet communities. Habitat St. Louis plans to build five homes in each St. Louis [...]
Heineken USA offers c-store retailers with its limited edition “Beers of Mexico” pack for the summer season. Heineken USA starts its summer celebrations as it releases its “Beers of Mexico” variety pack. “Beers of Mexico” 12 and 24 packs contain equal quantities of Dos Equis Lager, Dos Equis Ambar, Tecate and Sol. The limited edition [...]
At SaveOnBrew.com, customers enter their zip codes to find low prices and sales on beer in their area. The Beer Institute reports that the most popular places to buy beer outside bars, restaurants and stadiums include: convenience stores (32%), liquor / beer stores (20%) and supermarkets (8%). SaveOnBrew.com, a search engine made for beer products, [...]
Coalition says common sense reform on the sale of beer, wine and spirits would bring jobs and revenue to Kansas – without raising taxes. A group of Kansas retail businesses and industry organizations have formed the Coalition for Jobs and Consumer Choice (CJCC), a group committed to updating laws on the sale of beer, wine [...]
Alcoholic energy drink Four Loko is dropping caffeine from its beverage after New York moved to ban the beverage amid concerns over the drink’s safety and an announcement that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was expected to take a stand on the beverage, the New York Times reported. The company, in a statement, acknowledged [...]
Dos Equis, the fastest growing import brand, is introducing this holiday season a new limited edition Dos Equis Winter Variety Pack. The 24-bottle pack combines Dos Equis, the hottest-selling Mexican import brand with Noche Buena, the top selling winter seasonal in Mexico. Noche Buena is a super-premium, limited run craft beer that has been enjoyed [...]
Michelob “Gold Medal” Sampler Pack This fall, Michelob Brewing Co. will debut a new “gold medal” sampler pack comprised exclusively of Michelob beers that have received top honors at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) or the North American Beer Awards (NABA). Available nationwide through February, the sampler pack includes Michelob Original Lager (2001, 2003 [...]
Samuel Adams OctoberFest is brewed to celebrate the arrival of autumn. The first thing customers will notice when pouring a glass of this seasonal beer is the color. Samuel Adams OctoberFest has a rich, deep golden amber hue, which itself is reflective of the season. This hearty lager is rich with a blend of four [...]
When consumed at the end of a night of drinking, Last Round Hangover Support, an all-natural dietary supplement, helps the body detoxify, process alcohol, and head off the common next-day hangover. Each 2.5-ounce bottle of Last Round is a ready-to-drink single “shot.” Bottles are available at retail shops nationwide, and are sold in two-packs, six-packs, [...]
A Flying J truck stop in Sioux Falls, S.D., has lost its alcohol license after it was caught selling alcohol to minors four times in the last five years, Keloland TV reported. The Sioux Falls City Council decided Monday night not to renew the store’s beer license. “I know of many other businesses down here [...]