PERFECTION IN A BEER GLASS
Does the perfect beer glass exist? One Japanese designer believes so and says it has created the ultimate vessel to maximize “refreshment, aroma and richness” when drinking. The glass, which design studio Nendo made for Japan’s oldest beer brand Sapporo, has an asymmetrical silhouette that affects how the beverage interacts... Read More
CRAFT BREWERS ASSOCIATION RELEASES 2023 ANNUAL REPORT
The Brewers Association (BA) has published its 2023 Annual Report summarizing its work in the past year to support the craft brewing community. The report provides an overview of the association’s resources, programs, finances, and accomplishments. Topics include Government Affairs; Industry Snapshot; Education; Brewers Publications; Social Impact; Promotion; Export Development; and... Read More
BEER HALL TO OPEN IN MEDFORD
Massachusetts beer lovers, get ready to raise your pints, mugs and steins. The Great American Beer Hall, a huge new craft beer venue will be opening in Medford later this year. Owned primarily by local brothers Brian and Mark Zarthar, the new venue is being built in place of an... Read More
OBITUARY – JOHN G. FRANZIA, 84
John Franzia, the co-founder of one of the largest wine companies in the world, died peacefully in his Modesto home on March 25. His legacy focused on high-quality wines at an affordable rate for buyers. In 1973, John co-founded Bronco Wine Co. with his cousins, Fred T. and Joseph S. Franzia,... Read More
D’USSÉ COGNAC
AGATHE BOINOT has been appointed cellar master of D’Ussé Cognac which is co-owned by Bacardi and Jay-Z. She will take over for Michel Casavecchia’s following his recent retirement. The appointment makes her the youngest woman to hold the cellar master position of the major houses in Cognac. Boinot is the... Read More
BEAM SUNTORY
The drinks company has appointed JOHN ALVARADO as U.S. Chief Brands Officer. In a career spanning more than 25 years, Alvarado has held senior brand marketing roles at Keurig, Dr. Pepper and Constellation Brands where he contributed to 44 consecutive quarters of growth and developed a portfolio of brands based... Read More
COMPASS BOX
The Scotch whisky maker has appointed JAMES SAXON as its new whisky-making director. Saxon first joined Compass Box in 2019 as whisky maker. He will take over the position from JOHN GLASER, founder of Compass Box, who departed the company in April but will remain a stakeholder. Saxon has created a... Read More
BOSTON BEER COMPANY
DAVE BURWICK will retire as President, Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors after six years at the helm of the brewer. MICHAEL SPILLANE will assume the President and CEO role effective upon Burwick’s retirement. Spillane is currently the lead director of The Boston Beer Company and... Read More
COMPASS BOX
JOHN GLASER, the founder and whiskey maker of Compass Box, will step down from the Scotch whisky company after 23 years. Launched in 2000 by Glaser, the Scotch whisky blending house is known for its focus on “reinventing” the category. Glaser will depart from his executive role in May while... Read More
SCOTCH WHISKY ASSOCIATION
JEAN-ETIENNE GOURGUES, the chairman and CEO of Chivas Brothers, has been appointed as chair of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) council. Each chair is appointed for two years and heads the council, which comprises 16 representatives from SWA member companies. The council meets four times a year to support the... Read More