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ICC Turnkey Selected as Engineering Partner for Templeton Rye Distillery Expansion in Iowa
Templeton Rye, known as Iowa’s most notorious whiskey, selected ICC Turnkey to provide design-build services for its greenfield distillery in Templeton, Iowa. “We chose ICC Turnkey for this important project because of their expertise in designing best-in-class distilleries and the new Templeton Rye distillery is no exception,” said Keith Kerkhoff, Founder, Templeton Rye. - April 06, 2017 - ICC Inc
Beverage World Specialties: New International Consortium Brings Broader Access for Today’s Specialty Beverage Trends
Recognizing that consumer appetites clash with recent distribution challenges, Jeff Coleman, a former Paulaner USA executive, is launching Beverage World Specialties (BWS). - March 24, 2017 - Beverage World Specialties
Ogden’s Own Distillery Celebrates New Product Release and Prestigious Competition Results
Ogden’s Own Distillery announced the release date for Madam Pattirini Gin and Porter’s Apple Liqueur to the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (DABC). The company also announced results from the 2017 Denver International Spirits Competition where Five Wives Vodka and... - March 20, 2017 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Craveyon CloudWines Conquers The Chronicle
Craveyon CloudWines is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with, and it is indeed their wines that are catapulting them to success like never before. This year alone, three of Craveyon’s wines were awarded at the reputable San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, including their uber... - March 16, 2017 - Craveyon CloudWines®
Global Whisky Punks Bring Top Drams to Your Doorstep
New e-commerce venture Whisky Gallery pledges to deliver the best selection of popular world whiskies to fans anywhere on the globe, at competitive online prices. Frustrated by delivery restrictions on their favourite drams, young entrepreneurs are leading a new international whisky movement with... - March 16, 2017 - Whisky Foundation
Help NW Denver Schools Thrive by Attending Totally Tennyson-a ‘70s-‘80s-‘90s-Themed Street Party-with Proceeds Directly Funding the Arts & Critical Teaching Materials
Limited tickets now available for this April 29th street party - featuring destinations from bars, restaurants, shops, live music and more. - March 15, 2017 - Totally Tennyson
Monkey Paw Brewing + South Park Brewing Tap Takeover at Cervecería Wendlandt
Monkey Paw Brewing + South Park Brewing Tap Takeover at Cervecería Wendlandt Gastropub on Friday, March 17, 2017. An epic start to the 2017 Ensenada Beer Fest weekend. - March 15, 2017 - Grdloc Partners LLC
Indie Bottlers Allow Fringe Whisky Exploration
Offering a large selection of independently bottled whiskies and exclusive expressions from the top distilleries, e-commerce venture Whisky Foundation encourages whisky fans to veer from the mainstream in search of a distinctive dram. This week’s exclusive new arrivals to Whisky Foundation... - March 05, 2017 - Whisky Foundation
5 Celebrity Chefs from Oaxaca, All Together in Cabo
5 talented chefs from Oaxaca, México will be gathering in Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa, a five-star beachfront resort in Cabo San Lucas. - February 24, 2017 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Beer Week Rocks! Sacramento California
Sacramento Beer Week is an annual celebration of the local craft beer culture. Big Sexy Brewing Company will be presenting Beer Week Rocks! on Saturday March 4th 2017. Beer Week Rocks! will feature local hand crafted beers, a free concert and food trucks! - February 22, 2017 - Big Sexy Brewing Company
Hopsy Expands Its Beer Delivery Service Across California
After having successfully delivered to more than 10,000 customers in the San Francisco Bay Area, the one-year old beer delivery service becomes available across California. - February 17, 2017 - Hopsy
Ray Lewis Gifts First Two Limited-Edition Bourbon Bottles to Trump and Pence
Ray’s Reserve Kentucky Bourbon on Sale February 15. - January 17, 2017 - Daytoon, Inc.
One Glass Wine Announces Launch of H8 Bottling Line
One Glass Wine (OGW) has teamed up with several leading IT developers in order to come up with the new and perfectly timed launch of its state-of-the-art H8 bottling line. With 10 machines of the original model installed around the world, OGW is on the case and stronger than ever. - January 13, 2017 - One Glass Wine 1/4 Vin
Fish Brewing Co Announces Third Location in Tacoma WA
Fish Brewing Company has announced today that it will open a new Pub & Eatery on the Grand Plaza at The Shops at Point Ruston in Tacoma, WA. Craft beer fans can expect the same commitment to quality and relentless innovation the company has embodied since 1992. President Sal Leone notes,... - December 27, 2016 - Fish Brewing Company
Post Modern Distilling Opening in Downtown Knoxville
Post Modern Distilling, producing craft spirits, has chosen the Jackson Terminal for the site of its upcoming tasting room and manufacturing facility. Carefully-crafted spirits for both experienced consumers and those new to spirits to be the focus. - December 12, 2016 - Post Modern Spirits
New Holland Brewing Announces Beer Distribution in Pacific Northwest Through Columbia Distributing
Holland, Michigan-based craft brewery and artisan distiller, New Holland Brewing, has announced plans to distribute their beer to Oregon and Washington through a new partnership with Columbia Distributing beginning in December. These new territories are part of the brewery’s growing 34-state distribution network. Beer will be available in the Pacific Northwest at restaurants, pubs and retail locations. - November 23, 2016 - Columbia Distributing
Ri’ Punch Events at Richland Estate Draw Crowd
Trade Representatives and Rum Connoisseurs gather in a Sugar Cane Field - November 01, 2016 - Richland Rum
Americana Grocery Launches US First Latino Grocery Mobile Application for Android and IOS
Americana Grocery announce the launch of their mobile iPhone and Android application, a free interactive tool that allows grocery shoppers to receive notifications and alerts via their new application. The application, is the first Latino Grocery Store APP in the US, available online through the... - October 06, 2016 - Americana Grocery
STATIC™ – New Video Broadcast Series Uncovering “The Good, The Bad and the Ugly” of Nutritional Products
Virun® Nutra-BioSciences® Creates New Series of Video Broadcasts Called STATIC, Focusing on Nutrition Found in Finished Products. - September 27, 2016 - VIRUN
Whiskey Lab to Offer Oregon Oak Barrelheads - the At-Home Spirit Aging Team Offers a New Rare Wood Option to Reach Kickstarter Stretch Funding Goal
BRAIN Labs, LLC, a Portland, OR-based company that manufactures Whiskey Lab at-home spirit aging containers today announced that they plan to add Oregon oak (Quercus garryana) to their lineup of interchangeable wood Barrelheads. Launched on the popular crowdfunding platform Kickstarter on July 27th campaign ends September 25th, 2016. Whiskey Lab has already surpassed its initial $12,500 USD funding goal. - September 21, 2016 - BRAIN Labs, LLC
New Trade Association Formed, Called the Private Railcar Food and Beverage Association, Inc.
The formation of a new trade association geared toward the private railcar food and beverage shipper. - September 13, 2016 - Private Railcar Food and Beverage Association
Mims Distributing Company Welcomes TRiNiTY Brewing to Portfolio
North Carolina Distributor Expands Selection with Beers from Colorado-based Brewery - August 21, 2016 - Mims Distributing
Odyssey Beerwerks Oktoberfest Tapping w/the Mayor of Arvada - 8/18
Nobody really waits until October for their Märzens, do they? - August 12, 2016 - Odyssey Beerwerks
The Mule Tavern Opens at 5227 South Tacoma Way
The Mule Tavern, a new dive bar on South Tacoma Way is now open for business. - July 30, 2016 - The Mule Bar
Murphy Distributors Welcomes Salute Vodka - The All-American Vodka to Its Exclusive Distribution List
Murphy Distributors announced today it has obtained the exclusive distribution rights to Salute American Premium Vodka for the State of Connecticut. Salute Vodka is 100% American-made with corn and wheat grains from America's heartland. "We are proud to add Salute American Vodka to our elite... - July 30, 2016 - Murphy Distributors
Feast of Saint Arnold Raises $106,000 for Texas Children’s Hospital
Saint Arnold Brewing Co. today announced the 2016 Feast of Saint Arnold raised a total of $106,000 for Texas Children’s Hospital Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Center. The funds will support research into IBD, a group of autoimmune disorders including Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis, which together affect approximately 1.6 million Americans. - July 29, 2016 - Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
Whiskey Lab Barrel-Aging, Without the Barrel
Whiskey Lab is a unique vessel designed to explore “barrel aging” whiskey or other spirits, without the barrel. The vessel performs like the full-sized barrels, without the disadvantages of mini barrels and sticks. As you make a barrel smaller, you have a higher ratio of wood in contact with a smaller volume of liquid inside, which can cause the woody-flavored elements to diffuse into the liquid too quickly. Whiskey Lab keeps the ratio of wood-to-liquid similar to a full-sized barrel. - July 27, 2016 - BRAIN Labs, LLC
ASW Distillery Opens in Atlanta: South’s First Distillery to Combine Scotch-Style Distilling with Southern-Style Whiskey Making Innovation
ASW Distillery is now open for weekly tours and tastings in the American Spirit Works building, a refurbished industrial space in Atlanta’s new Armour Yards neighborhood. Atlanta’s newest distillery is the first in the South to combine Scotch-style distilling traditions with Southern-style whiskey making innovation. Situated around the corner from one of Atlanta’s original craft beverage-makers, SweetWater Brewery, ASW Distillery has been over six years in the making. - July 27, 2016 - ASW Distillery
American Wine Journalist Inducted Into Prestigious Madeira Wine Brotherhood
Seattle-Based Wine Journalist Roy Hersh Honored with Induction Into Prestigious Madeira Wine Brotherhood - July 24, 2016 - For The Love Of Port
Mad Rabbit Distillery Announces Official Grand Opening
Mad Rabbit Distillery continues to create new signature cocktails featuring their delicious spirits, in preparation for the Official Grand Opening Celebration Thursday July 21, 2016 from 3:00 to 10:00pm. Located at 10860 Dover St. Westminster, CO - July 19, 2016 - Mad Rabbit Distillery
Napa County Water, Forest and Oak Woodland Protection Committee Announces Hearing to Protect Napa’s Watersheds, Water Sources & Forests
Napa County Water and Forest Protection Initiative held up by County filed litigation. A critical Superior Court hearing is set for Friday, July 15, 9:00, Napa Superior Court, 1111 Third St., Napa, CA. 94559. - July 12, 2016 - Napa Woodland Protection
PikFly Expands One-hour Alcohol Delivery Service to Las Vegas
Phoenix-based PikFly is expanding to the Las Vegas market as the first company to offer alcohol delivery service in about an hour. In partnership with Mariana’s Supermarkets, delivery to the Las Vegas metro area started this month. PikFly has been serving the Phoenix area since 2015. Their... - July 01, 2016 - PikFly Inc
Yoshi’s Enso Grill Using Tavlo Point of Sale and Self-Order Kiosks to Manage Heavy Sales Volume at The Utah Arts Festival
For the first time in its 40 year history, a Utah Arts Festival attendee will be able to order food quickly, easily and securely from a tablet-based self-order kiosk. Yoshi’s Japanese Grill was granted permission by the Utah Arts Festival to use a new point of sale system developed by Park... - June 24, 2016 - Cirra Systems
New Free Shipping on Event Display Marketing Products at Red Iron Brand Solutions
Red Iron Brand Solutions announces the launch of their new event display marketing company on the forefront of the latest event display products and cutting edge technology. Products with free and quick shipping options are available at www.redironbrand.com with innovative and unique branding solutions for the hospitality and trade show industries. Red Iron brings unmatched quality, personal service and creative industry experience to the forefront as a leader in the market. - June 21, 2016 - Red Iron Brand Solutions
Bohigas Brut Cava Reserva - Perfect Pairing for Weddings
Murphy Distributors is proud to be the exclusive distributor of Bohigas Brut Cava Reserva, a sparkling wine from Spain that has achieved recent stellar reviews in the Wall Street Journal as a perfect wedding wine and as a remarkable alternative to champagne for wedding celebrations by sommeliers. - June 18, 2016 - Murphy Distributors
Local Craft Beer Business Shows Support for Orlando Victims in Wake of Tragedy
Craft a Brew, maker of home beer brewing kits, is raising funds for the official Pulse Victims Fund in effort to aid victims of Sunday’s shooting in Orlando. - June 18, 2016 - Craft a Brew
Mims Distributing Company Joins Leinenkugel’s Canoes for a Cause Event June 18
North Carolina Beer and Wine Distributor Partners with Craft Beer Brewer, Wake Soil and Water Conservation District and The River Guardian Foundation to Clean Up Lake Johnson. - June 10, 2016 - Mims Distributing
EDI Gateway Inc. Announces Its Launch of New VAN Services Cementing Its Position as the Leading One- Stop-Shop EDI Provider in Canada
EDI Gateway, a Gold Certified Microsoft partner, announced the launch of its new VAN services. In its unwavering commitment to excellence, EDI Gateway continues to embark on new partnerships and collaborative efforts, to further compliment the quality of business solutions and services it offers,... - June 02, 2016 - EDI Gateway
Brett Dennen Adds Winemaker to His Resume in Time for Bottlerock Napa Valley
Brett Dennen's 93 point highly rated sparkling rose Charismatic Fool was picked by VinFormant wine merchant in Napa Valley as their official wine for Bottlerock. - May 27, 2016 - Vinformant
Join in - English Wine Week at HarperWells
To Celebrate the start of English Wine Week, HarperWells Wine Merchants in Norwich are holding an In Store Pour from 11am – 6pm on Saturday 28th May. Bringing together a selection of wines that in the words of Simon Day of Sixteen Ridges; blend new world science and old school tradition. - May 26, 2016 - HarperWells
Spire Mountain Ciders Releases Crisp & Dry Apple Cider
In the tradition of quality and excellence, American’s oldest cidery Spire Mountain Cider, is pleased to announce the release of their latest product, Crisp & Dry Apple Cider. “The hard cider industry has seen incredible growth over the past several years, and drinkers are... - May 05, 2016 - Fish Brewing Company
Quigley Fine Wines and Caffee Calabria Partner to Debut Wine Wednesdays
Quigley Fine Wines (QFW), a San Diego-based wine consultancy firm that specializes in direct-to-consumer wine sales, is debuting its new tasting room as part of a partnership with North Park’s Caffe Calabria. The tasting room, which will be located upstairs in the venue, will be open... - April 27, 2016 - Quigley Fine Wines
Mims Distributing Company Welcomes District 3 to an Expanding Wine Portfolio
North Carolina Beer and Wine Distributor Partners with California Winery to Bring New Wine Varieties to the Triangle. - April 15, 2016 - Mims Distributing
Ham Farms Rebrands: Increasing Focus on the Customer Relationship
Ham Farms’ core strength has always been the company’s relationship with its buyers and corporate customers. With the company’s continued growth and presence in the retail market, the new www.hamfarms.com highlights its broadened 3 pillared focus on engaging retail customers, integrating new brands, and growing the sweet potato market worldwide. - April 12, 2016 - Ham Farms
Harvest Summit Innovation Field Trip Announced
A Diverse Gathering of Leaders Unite to Spark Innovation - April 11, 2016 - Harvest Summit
Craft Beer Producer Evans Brewing Company Announces Stock Trading Symbol “ALES”
Evans Brewing Company, a producer of award-winning premium craft beers, today announced that the company’s common stock has been assigned the trading symbol “ALES” and its common stock may now be quoted and traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) market. - April 07, 2016 - Evans Brewing Company
Blazers VS Nugs Portland Trailblazers Take on the Denver Nuggets for the Blazers Last Home Game of the Season
The Seattle SuperChronic Cafe Presents "Blazers VS Nugs" private suite (sky-box) at the Moda Center with retired Trailblazer Cliff Robinson, aka Uncle Spliffy Wednesday April 13th. This event at the Blazers VS Nuggets NBA game is an opportunity to normalize cannabis in a professional setting, while promoting an Active Cannabis Lifestyle. More on FB @SuperChronic_Cafe - April 05, 2016 - SuperChronic Cafe
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Partners with Odell Brewery to Launch Third Day IPA
The brewers at Odell announced today that they will be distributing a special, limited release session style IPA, Third Day IPA, in collaboration with Grimaldi’s Pizzeria. Odell will be offering Third Day IPA exclusively at their taproom and at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria’s three Colorado restaurants. - April 01, 2016 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
67 Wine & Spirits Celebrating 75th Anniversary with Grand Tasting
67 Wine & Spirits 75th Anniversary Grand Tasting - 80+ Wines - March 31, 2016 - 67 Wine & Spirits
Missoula Spirit and Ale Trail Launched
Local couple Brice and Lisa Ginardi have created the Missoula Spirit and Ale Trail (MSAT), a new project designed to celebrate Missoula's distinctive craft beer and spirits scene. The MSAT encourages residents and visitors to explore the variety of styles that Missoula has to offer. Ale trails... - March 30, 2016 - Missoula Spirit & Ale Trail