While macro-breweries constantly battle over market share, craft breweries have shown a remarkable willingness to work together. And what began as a culture of collaboration brews has sometimes evolved into national and global initiatives where groups of breweries make the same beer to raise money or awareness.
Many liquor stores have dumped their bottles of Russian vodka to protest the invasion of Ukraine. Usually, vodka prices cap out around $50 but a local OKC liquor store wants customers to spend double the amount to help children in Ukraine.
Out of the 80 hard seltzers and kombuchas approved for sale in Utah (yes, your booch is in trouble, too!), 39 will have to be pulled from grocery and convenience store shelves.
The purpose of the meeting is to address ongoing supply chain disruptions resulting in out-of-stock liquor products (not a liquor shortage) -- a situation that is affecting liquor licensees and their businesses.
Within hours of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, restaurants and relief organizations across the globe had already sprung into action. In a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian people, these businesses and nonprofits have been working around the clock to raise money and feed those who have been impacted by the violence.
The Senate and House are engaged in a high-stakes game of poker over Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC). The two chambers in the Legislature are set to battle in conference committee over whether to end the state's monopoly on wholesale distribution of wine and spirits or build a new warehouse.
Past research has shown that people drink more frequently and drink higher amounts of alcohol when they have more bars and restaurants in the neighborhoods where they live. But a new study, focusing on parents of young children, suggests it isn't just where people live that's important – it also matters where they spend their time.
Major manufacturers and distributors of liquor and beer have notified trade partners that they will raise prices of selected products from next week, said an informed source on Tuesday.
JEFFERSON -- Officials from across the spectrum of law enforcement in Jefferson County acknowledged that alcohol continues to drive entries in their daily log books and takes away from time officers could use to handle other matters in the community.
With more than 150 breweries now licensed in Maine, it's becoming increasingly important for each Maine brewery to differentiate their brand.