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Jim Beam Acquired by Japanese Company

Big news in the spirits world today. Bourbon makers Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark was purchased by Japanese company Suntory for $13.6 billion. The privately held company is well known for producing Japan’s first whiskey.

Jim Beam’s stock was purchased for Continue Reading →

Allagash Readies New Saison

Allagash Brewing (Portland, ME) is on the cusp of releasing new Saison Belgian Style Ale in 2014. This beer isn’t headed for big bottles however.. you’ll find Saison in 12oz/4 pks

The brewery has been teasing the public about the release Continue Reading →

Terrapin Side Project #22: MoonRay

Terrapin Beer Co’s (Athens, GA) Side Project #21 Pineapple Express launches this month. That beer is the winner of the employee home-brew competition.

Side Project #22 “MoonRay” is already in planning, with the test recipe being tweaked as you read this.  Per Continue Reading →

Exclusive Look: Terrapin Hi-5 IPA Cans

Terrapin Beer Co (Athens, GA) made a series of announcements at a press meeting last night. One of the bigger announcements was the addition of a can to the brewery’s lineup.

In addition to RecreationALE, Terrapin will be adding a new Continue Reading →

Media Preview: Terrapin Beer Co 2014

Tonight is Terrapin Beer Co’s (Athens, GA) media sneak peek at what’s in store for 2014. Last year’s preview brought news of the first cans from the brewery, and the new reserve series that featured White Chocolate Moo-Hoo and Cinnamon Continue Reading →

Infographic: The Politics of Wine & Spirits

It’s never a good idea to mix alcohol and politics, especially at the bar.  Ignoring that first sentence completely,  the National Media Research, Planning and Placement (NMRPP) has compiled the politics of wine and liquor brands.

After staring at this chart for a few seconds, Continue Reading →