STUCK IN THE WEEDS
WHO KNEW that pot and beer were such a dynamic duo? Following the success that the food and fashion industries have had with marijuana marketing, a handful of the nation’s over 25OO breweries have recently incorporated pot innuendo into their branding efforts. Yet unlike other companies, which might face pushback... Read More
BEER SALES SLUMP BUT PROFITS RISE
IT’S AN INTERESTING PARADOX: overall beer sales continue to decline in the US but . . . more revenue is coming in. The latest beer-consumption data demonstrate that drinkers will pay more for a product they deem superior, whether it’s locally brewed craft beer or an upscale mass-market beer like... Read More
ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH: THE BOURBON BELLE
WE LUPEC LADIES LOVE OUR BROWN SPIRITS. And we also like simple takes on classics as a way to invent new drinks. We’d like to raise a glass to member Joy Richard, AKA Bourbon Belle, whose bar Citizen Public House & Oyster Bar took home a People’s Choice award at... Read More
Fall Beers
FALL IN NEW ENGLAND can be a challenging time for beer drinkers. Ranging from the occasional blistering hot day to temperatures fast falling in the evenings, finding the right beer for the moment requires a wide range of flavorful offerings. The all-too-early release of Octoberfest beers in July to the... Read More