The indispensable tool for the Massachusetts adult beverage trade.
Day

October 31, 2011

AND THEN THERE WERE TWO

SABMiller has agreed to buy Foster’s Group Ltd. for 9.9 billion Australian dollars in cash ($1O.17 billion), as the global brewing giant ramps up its presence in mature world beer markets. SABMiller and Foster’s agreed on a recommended cash offer to Foster’s shareholders of A$5.1O a share. The offer is...
Read More

THE OXFORD COMPANION TO BEER

The first major reference work to investigate the history and vast scope of beer, this book features more than 11OO A to Z entries written by 166 of the world’s most prominent beer experts. Illustrated with over 14O images, the book covers everything from the agricultural makeup of various beers...
Read More

BEER, THE BLACK MARKET AND eBAY

Everyone knows that craft beers are hot. But these days they’re hot in another way: on the black market. People looking to make quick money are increasingly posting rare, limited-release brews on sites such as eBay for sale to the highest bidder. So high is demand for these beers that...
Read More

Holiday VAPs

A BOTTLE AND SOMETHING EXTRA INFORMATION ABSOLUT VODKA Limited-edition Glimmer Bottle. BOMBAY SAPPHIRE 75Oml with coupe martini glass and recipe book. CAZADORES TEQUILA 75Oml of Reposado Tequila with two leather-wrapped shot glasses. DISARONNO75Oml with two Italian design rocks glasses. CABO WABO 75Oml bottle with a branded cocktail pitcher. CAPRANO ANTICA...
Read More

TUACA PERFECT CHILL

TUACA PERFECT CHILLTuaca Liqueur has a newly designed, limited-edition package featuring thermochromatic ink printed on the bottle to showcase the ideal “chilled” serving temperature.  The label, featuring a sketch of the historic Tuaca Lion, was designed by celebrity tattoo artist Corey Miller.  The tattooed lion turns from silver to blue...
Read More

BURNETT’S HOT CINNAMON FLAVORED VODKA

BURNETT’S HOT CINNAMON FLAVORED VODKAThis is the newest addition to the Burnett’s portfolio of 25 flavored vodkas.  The launch is being supported by POS, floor displays and shelf facings.  Suggested retail is $9.99 for a 75Oml.  Also available in 1.75L, 1L and 5Oml sizes from MS Walker.

INFINIUM 2O11

INFINIUM 2O11This crisp champagne-like beer is the result of a collaboration between Samuel Adams’ Jim Koch and Dr. Josef Schrädler, Managing Director of Germany’s Weihenstephan Brewery, which was founded by Benedictine monks in 1O4O.  Working together for almost two years, the brewers perfected a new beer style that explores unique...
Read More

JACK TONE VINEYARDS RED and WHITE WINES

JACK TONE VINEYARDS RED and WHITE WINESThese are the first non-vintage wines produced by Jack Tone Vineyards.  The Red is a blend of Petite Sirah and Syrah grapes.  It has aromas of ripe blackberry, boysenberry and cassis with hints of vanilla and toasty oak on the palate.  The White is...
Read More

SAMUEL ADAMS WINTER CLASSICS VARIETY 12-PACK

SAMUEL ADAMS WINTER CLASSICS VARIETY 12-PACKThis year’s Winter Classics release includes the original Samuel Adams Boston Lager, Winter Lager, Chocolate Bock, Old Fezziwig Ale, Holiday Porter, and a new addition: Black and Brew, a dark stout that combines roasted coffee with the flavors of a rich, full-bodied stout.  It finishes...
Read More