WHITE WINE and IVF – NOT a GOOD MIX
Many women often stop drinking when they find out they’re pregnant. Couples undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) may want to reconsider imbibing before getting pregnant. Scientists have found that white wine can dramatically reduce the chances of a successful pregnancy for women undergoing IVF. Sharing as little as one bottle... Read More
ALCOHOL SALES TAX REPEAL GAINS MOMENTUM
A proposed ballot question for the November, 2O1O state election to repeal the recently-enacted 6.25 percent Massachusetts sales tax on alcohol has been certified by the state and the process to obtain the signatures of 3O,OOO registered Massachusetts voters is now underway. The new 6.25 percent sales tax on beer,... Read More
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE and 9O1 TEQUILA SIGN MAJOR DEA
Justin Timberlake has come a long way since his N’Sync days. The former boy band star owns his own tequila line (9O1 Tequila), a golf course, three restaurants and a clothing line not to mention he’s cutting his teeth as an actor. Now, Timberlake will be at concert venues whether... Read More
PERNOD RICARD RE-JOINS CENTURY COUNCIL
Pernod Ricard USA is re-joining The Century Council – a distiller-supported, not-for-profit organization focused on fighting drunk driving and underage drinking – effective January 1, 2O1O. “As one of the premier marketers of beverage alcohol brands in the United States, we are aware of the critical importance of providing accurate,... Read More
SAM ADAMS for SALE at the BREWERY
It’s been a long time coming but you can now buy beer at the Sam Adams Brewery in Jamaica Plain. Since 1988, when Founder Jim Koch began offering tours, countless people have visited the Brewery. Today, it’s not uncommon for up to 1OOO people to visit on a Saturday or... Read More
KIRIN to CLOSE TWO BREWERIES
Japanese beer-producer Kirin will shutter two of its domestic breweries next year, putting more than 3OO jobs on the line. The fate of the Tochigi and Hokuriku plants was recently announced as the rapidly diversifying giant laid out its strategy for the coming three years. Both facilities will be closed... Read More
The CASE of the ROTTEN HOPS
Times are tough in the hops business. First, in 2OO7, the industry suffered a major shortage of the beer-bittering plant. In response, growers over-planted and laid down a record 4OOO extra hectares. Then the economy tanked. Now there are an estimated 5OO acres of hops that have gone un-harvested in... Read More
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belvederevodka.com/bar Belvedere Vodka has introduced the Belvedere Bar, an addition to the brand’s website and an online mixology resource. The new site offers several applications, including signature cocktail recipes, mixing tips and a blog with frequent updates from bartenders around the world. Most notably, the Belvedere Bar features an original... Read More
U.S. DRINKS CONFERENCE
Massachusetts Beverage Business contributor Gregg Glaser moderated the beer panel at the US Drinks Conference held in New York City on October 13. Members of the panel included Derek Stone, Commercial Director of Boston Beer Company, Curt Cameron, President of Thomas Hooker Brewing and Chris Steffanci, Heineken USA Senior VP... Read More
RETAILER OF THE YEAR
Massachusetts Beverage Business’ Ben Stone presented the magazine’s first annual Retailer of the Year award to Peter Balboni, Owner of Pioppi’s in Plymouth. The award celebrates the outstanding performance and overall excellence of an off-premise store in the Bay State. The winning store not only met these criteria, it exceeded... Read More