SAMUEL ADAMS PORCH ROCKER
SAMUEL ADAMS PORCH ROCKER – This new release from Samuel Adams is an interpretation of the classic Bavarian-style Radler – a crisp Helles-style straw-blonde German lager that combines light maltiness and subtle hop notes with a unique hand-crafted lemon blend. The resulting brew has a balance of sweetness, subtle tartness... Read More
BRUVADO MICHELADA KIT
BRUVADO MICHELADA KIT – This all-in-one Michelada kit includes five cans of imported Mexican lagers, one 16-ounce bottle of Camaronazo Shrimp Cocktail, Tapatio Hot Sauce, Tajín Seasoning, Twang Beer Lime Salt, and five cups with stir sticks. Available from Abacus Imports.
SHIPYARD MONKEY FIST IPA
SHIPYARD MONKEY FIST IPA – A new year-round offering from Shipyard, this copper-colored IPA is rich in Warrior, Glacier and Cascade hops. Suggested retail is $1O for a 6-pack. Also available in 12-packs, single 22-ounce bottles and on draft from Atlas Distributing, Burke Distributing, Colonial Wholesale Beverage, Commercial Distributing Company,... Read More
BEAM GOES TO NEW HEIGHTS FOR ACQUISITIONS
Beam Inc. is definitely in acquisition mode. The drinks company has announced a deal to buy Pinnacle vodka and another brand from White Rock Distilleries Inc. for around $6OO million. Beam, which was spun off from Fortune Brands Inc. last year, is paying all cash to acquire Pinnacle and rum... Read More
GETTING SAUCED ON SANITIZER
It’s time to lock up the hand sanitizer. Proving yet again that they are nowhere near responsible enough to drink alcohol, a disturbing number of teenagers are trying to get drunk from hand sanitizer. Health officials in California have reported the rise of a troubling new trend in Southland emergency... Read More
SUNDAY SALES COME TO CONNECTICUT
The times they are a changin’. After a long battle, Sunday sales of alcohol will finally become a reality in Connecticut. House Bill 5O21, bipartisan compromise legislation, allows for alcohol sales on Sunday and certain holidays; the ability for retailers to own three liquor licenses instead of two; and a... Read More
ABCC HAPPY HOUR HEARINGS
Could Happy Hours be making a comeback in Massachusetts? With casinos poised to arrive in the state, it’s a possibility. The Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC) is holding a series of public hearings for the purpose of comment and testimony concerning the Commission’s study on whether the “Happy Hour Regulation”... Read More
THE AMAZING PORTABLE INSTANT AERATOR
As long as there has been red wine there have been thirsty people waiting for it to breathe. Of course, this always seems to take forever and can feel like you’re watching paint dry. From magnets to funnel devices, the last decade has seen any number of products hit the... Read More
THE WINE BREAKDOWN
It’s certainly not news to hear that wine sales are hot. But which wines are leading the various price categories in the US? Trade publication wines & vines conducted a recent analysis, looking at the differences in consumers’ varietal preferences from the top shelf to the bargain shelf. Cabernet Sauvignon... Read More
CUPCAKE TAKES THE CAKE . . . AGAIN
Proving it’s no flash-in-the-pan, Cupcake Vineyards has again taken top honors in Symphony IRI’s annual Top 3O Momentum Wine Brands list. The California-based brand of table wines owned by The Wine Group earned the top spot based on 1O measures of sales performance. Cupcake contended against all other brands that... Read More