RED WINE FOR MENTAL HEALTH
COULD A LITTLE red wine help lift one’s spirits? Serious depression, or major depressive disorder, is the leading cause of disability in Americans ages 15 to 44, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. While excessive alcohol consumption is considered a symptom or coping mechanism for depression, a new... Read More
THE TOP WHISK(E)YS OF 2O14
IN 2O13, whiskey overtook vodka as the number-one spirit in America, so it’s no surprise that the most sought-after spirits of 2O14 were whiskies too. Online marketplace Caskers compiled a list of the bottles people searched for the most using data from product page views, purchases and inquiries, and nearly... Read More
LEBLON ACQUISITION COMPLETE
BACARDI has bought Leblon Holdings LLC and its Leblon cachaça brand after serving as a minority stakeholder for a number of years. Leblon is described as a single estate “artisanal” cachaça made in alambique pot stills at the Destillerie Maison Leblon in Brazil’s Minas Gerais. Celebrating its 1Oth anniversary this... Read More
GIRLS WITH BOLS BOSTON LAUNCH
Girls With Bols, led by Kate Gerwin (not pictured), the reigning Bols Around the World bartending champion, is Kate’s collaboration with Bols Genever, meant for the female leaders in the bartending industry to mentor those who are climbing into the spotlight. In July the Boston Girls With Bols community got... Read More
CRAFT STAYS HOT
THE NUMBERS are in and they are good. The craft brewing industry has continued a strong pace of growth in the first half of 2O15, according to new mid-year data released by the Brewers Association. American production volume increased 16 percent during the first half of the year. From January... Read More
THE BUSINESS OF BEER
ALTHOUGH THE craft segment gets all the glory these days, the beer industry as a whole remains quite a powerhouse. The Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers Association recently released the Beer Serves America report detailing the industry’s complete impact on the American economy. The study, based on government... Read More
LOBSTER BEER
THIS IS TAKING the seasonal beer trend to an entirely new level. Maine-based Oxbow Brewing and Italian brew master Giovanni Campari have teamed up to create “Saison dell’Aragosta” – a special seasonal lobster brew. Oxbow founder Tim Adams said the lobster-infused beverage originally came to fruition last summer after Campari... Read More
Burke Distributing Annual Spirits Portfolio Tasting
Burke Distributing will be holding their first annual spirits portfolio tasting on Monday August 31st at China Pearl Restaurant, 9 Tyler Street, Boston. Three, two hour sessions will be held from 12pm-6pm with music provided by Brother Cleve. Open to the trade. RSVP required via Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/burke-spirits-portfolio-extravaganza-tickets-18191296658?aff=es2
Riverwalk Brewing Expands Distribution Through Craft Brewers Guild
Riverwalk Brewing Co. will dramatically expand its distribution efforts by signing with Craft Brewers Guild of Everett, MA., whose portfolio includes many of the top imported and domestic craft breweries in the world. “This was a critical decision for us,” says owner Steve Sanderson. “We have a company culture that... Read More
Newcastle Adds Foreign Extra IPA to Fall Variety Pack
Newcastle Brown Ale announces the introduction of its second, limited-edition variety pack brewed in collaboration with Caledonian Brewery, one of the oldest and most respected breweries in the U.K. Newcastle’s new Fall Variety Pack will include offerings with higher ABVs and IBUs (International Bitter Units). Variety Packs are a growing... Read More