2022 presents significant opportunities for US-based wine brands
Pent-up demand following pandemic lockdowns has served to increase sparkling wine’s growth, data shows. Meanwhile consumers are showing preference for U.S.-sourced wine varietals.
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Budweiser holiday cans include 2021 Pupweiser contest winner
This holiday season, Budweiser’s limited-edition holiday cans feature idyllic winter landscapes, the beloved Budweiser Clydesdales, and a Dalmatian puppy, as well as Wilson, an Ohio-based Saint Bernard and the winner of Budweiser’s 2021 “Pupweiser” contest.
Almanac Beer Co. releases Holiday Advent Beer Box
Northern California’s farm-to-barrel craft beer pioneers Almanac Beer Co. released its Holiday Advent Beer Box, which features 12 16-ounce cans of beer, spanning a wide range of innovative craft beer styles.
Drizly report highlights optimism for 2022
Boston-based Drizly released its third annual BevAlc Insights by Drizly Retail Report, culled from a nationwide survey of more than 500 alcohol retailers during November 2021. Among standout findings, retailers expected higher sales during the…
Halyard Octopus Queen
Halyard Brewing Co. released a spicy new brew dubbed “The OQ,” short for the Octopus Queen. An extra spicy hard ginger beer, the Octopus Queen is brewed with Madagascar vanilla, Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and other aromatic spices, the company says.
Halyard Octopus Queen
Halyard Brewing Co. released a spicy new brew dubbed “The OQ,” short for the Octopus Queen. An extra spicy hard ginger beer, the Octopus Queen is brewed with Madagascar vanilla, Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, and other aromatic spices, the company says.
Johnnie Walker High Rye Blended Scotch Whisky
Johnnie Walker, a brand of Diageo North America, introduced its latest innovation: High Rye Blended Scotch Whisky. High Rye features a mash bill of 60% rye aged in American oak barrels, and includes notable single malts that are central to the…