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Voodoo Tiki Tequila Joins Holiday Wine Cellar
Voodoo Tiki Tequila and Holiday Wine Cellar entered into an agreement to make Voodoo Tiki Traditional and Infused Tequilas available at the landmark wine and spirits retailer. Voodoo Tiki Platinum, Reposado, Anejo, and the smash hit Desert Rose Prickly Pear Infused are available now. Holiday Wine... - July 20, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Enter the Tequila: Voodoo Tiki Tequila Teams with Kung Fu Kitchen
Voodoo Tiki® Tequila and Kung Fu Kitchen are partnering to bring Voodoo Tiki Ultra Premium traditional and infused tequilas to world famous Collins Ave on Miami's South Beach. Kung Fu Kitchen will be offering iconic beverages including house specialty cocktails and the world famous "Desert... - July 19, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Polini Group Achieve Highest Ratings in BRC (A) and IFS (Higher) Certifications
The Italian company operating in the production of private labels, achieved highest rating from ISAcert B.V. according to international standards for food safety set by European distribution industry. - July 17, 2011 - Polini Group
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Launches at Haven Lounge Miami
Voodoo Tiki® Tequila and Haven Lounge announced the launch of the Voodoo Tiki Family of ultra premium boutique tequilas in Haven Lounge. The traditional and infused 100% blue agave, all natural tequilas will be featured in a number of gourmet specialty cocktails which utilize additional premium... - July 16, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Acres of Land Winery Takes Medals at Mid-American Wine Competition
Kentucky winery scores medals at unique U.S. wine competition last weekend. - July 15, 2011 - Acres of Land Winery
Su Vino Sweeps Grapevine Wine Tours' Quarterly Awards
Grapevine Wine Tours guests vote Su Vino tops in both wine and winery categories. - July 14, 2011 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC
Saint Arnold Brewing Company Launches Week-Long Celebration and Fundraiser
Saint Arnold Brewing Company is launching a week of activities to celebrate St. Arnold and the craft of brewing, which will raise funds for Texas Children’s Hospital IBD Center / Gastroenterology Clinic. The Houston brewery wants to make the Texas Children’s Hospital IBD Center the leading center in the country for the treatment and study of IBD related diseases. - July 12, 2011 - Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
Cielo Estate to Host Networking and Mixer Event July 13
Cielo Estate will host the Chambers of Commerce from El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park and El Dorado County in a networking and mixer event July 13. - July 12, 2011 - Cielo Estate
Blackenbrook Responds to Increased Demand for Vegan Wine
A noticeable surge in demand for vegan wine has been seen by retailers and restaurants in the past year with Blackenbrook Vineyard one of only a few wine producers able to offer all their white wines as vegan. The aim at Blackenbrook is to bring the full flavour from the vineyard to the glass through a combination of certified sustainable practices in the vineyard, and gentle winemaking in their gravity-fed winery, and the natural consequence of that is that all their white wines are 100% vegan. - June 30, 2011 - Blackenbrook Vineyard
Spoetzl Brewery Supports Ongoing Red Cross Effort in Japan
Gift to Help Rebuild Earthquake and Tsunami Damage - June 29, 2011 - Spoetzl Brewery
Maine Brewers’ Guild to Host “Craft Beer Comes to Boothbay” Event Featuring Special Guest Sam Calagione
The Maine Brewers’ Guild will host a “Craft Beer Comes to Boothbay” beer tasting event in Boothbay, Maine on Saturday, July 30. In addition to award-winning beer from twenty Maine breweries, this event will feature a special guest who has early brewing roots in Maine: Sam Calagione, founder of one of the country’s leading craft breweries, Dogfish Head Brewing Company. - June 25, 2011 - Shipyard Brewing Compnay
The Whiskey Place Delivers Balvenie, Laphroaig, Macallan Scotch and More in New Single Malt Scotch Club
TheWhiskeyPlace.com features Drink of the Month clubs ideal for single malt scotch, bourbon, and vodka drinkers, with top brands from Balvenie scotch to Grey Goose vodka. - June 23, 2011 - The Whiskey Place - Single Malt Scotch Brands
New Paso Robles Winery Blazes a Fresh Trail with Creative Blends
The eclectic offering of Rhône wines with subtle Bordeaux blends are achieved by the unique estate vineyards. - June 15, 2011 - ONX Wine
Saint Arnold Brewing Co. Brewing Up 17th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday
17th Anniversary Celebration to Feature Saint Arnold Olympians Competing in Series of Beer-Related Events - June 10, 2011 - Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
Voodoo Tiki Tequila and The Parlour Team Up for Two Day Parlour Games Event
Voodoo Tiki Tequila and the world Famous Parlour NYC have teamed up to bring NYC a two day tequila tasting and contest event. Guests can sample gourmet margaritas made with infused and traditional tequilas, win prizes and be on hand for the launch of Voodoo Tiki Tequila's latest development -... - June 08, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
NoDa Brewing Company Hires Esteemed Brewery Manager
NoDa Brewing Company is pleased to announce the recent addition of George Allen to their team of brewers. A seasoned Brewmaster, George will head up the day-to-day brewery operations as NoDa Brewing Company’s Brewing Manager. “With the addition of George to our already talented staff,... - June 05, 2011 - NoDa Brewing Company
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Partners with Selective Wine & Spirits for Florida Distribution
Voodoo Tiki Tequila, the company known for ultra-premium tequila traditional & infused tequilas in hand blown glass bottles, has partnered with Selective Wine & Spirits, a leading US-based drinks distributor. Selective Wine & Spirits will service Florida statewide, with the full line of... - June 03, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Spoetzl Brewery Shines Down Under
Shiner Beers Bring Home Honors from Australian International Beer Awards. - June 03, 2011 - Spoetzl Brewery
Saint Arnold Brewing Co. to be Showcased at SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience
Saint Arnold Brewing Company today announced it will be among the craft brewers participating in SAVOR: An American Craft Beer & Food Experience in Washington, D.C. next month. Presented by the Brewers Association and now in its fourth year, the sold-out event is considered the benchmark of beer and food pairing events. SAVOR highlights the pleasures of fine food enjoyed with full-flavored craft beer. - June 01, 2011 - Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
Coors Light Continues to Set the Cold Standard, Introduces New Commercials Featuring Ice Cube
New “Cold Challenge” Commercial Features Battle of the Coldest - May 20, 2011 - Coors Light
Skull Coast Ale Company's "Scallywag - Toasted Almond Ale" Wins Gastonia Brew Festival
Every year the Gastonia Brew Festival lets fans vote for their favorite beer at the festival. This year, fans chose Skull Coast's "Scallywag - Toasted Almond Ale" as the best beer at the festival. - May 20, 2011 - Skull Coast Ale Company
Shipyard Brewing Company Wins Awards at West Coast Brew Fest
Shipyard Brewing Company’s Brewer’s Brown Ale and Pugsley’s Signature Series XXXX IPA Win Awards at West Coast Brew Fest - May 19, 2011 - Shipyard Brewing Compnay
Fox Barrel Cider Releases Pear Cider Line
Fox Barrel has released three pear based ciders, fermented using 100% fresh pressed pear juice and available in Pacific Pear, Blackberry Pear, and Apricot Pear. - May 15, 2011 - Crispin Cider
Soul Receives Outstanding Reviews by the Expert
Soul Brazilian Premium Cachaca receives high ratings by the expert. Meridith May, Publisher and Executive Editor of The Tasting Panel Magazine, reviews and loves what she finds. - May 14, 2011 - Premier Spirits, LLC
American Forests to Plant 13,618 Trees Resulting from Woodchuck Hard Cider Earth Week Tree Drive on Facebook
Social Media Impacts Global ReLeaf Tree Planting from Woodchuck Cider Partnership for 2nd Year and Woodchuck Cider Facebook Fans Responsible for 13,618 Trees to be Planted in California. - May 12, 2011 - Woodchuck Hard Cider
Saint Arnold Weedwacker Returns to Taps Today, in Bottles in June
Saint Arnold Brewing Company today announced the return of Saint Arnold Weedwacker. A cousin of the brewery’s top-selling Fancy Lawnmower Beer, Saint Arnold Weedwacker debuted in August 2010 as the inaugural brew in Saint Arnold’s Movable Yeast series. The limited supply of Weedwacker was greeted with strong demand and quickly sold out. - May 10, 2011 - Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
Making Business Human: Cape Classics President & COO Robert Bradshaw Receives Suffolk University’s Annual Sustainability Award
The Sawyer Business School Center for Global Business Ethics and Law recently awarded Robert Bradshaw, President & COO of South African wine importer Cape Classics, the first Annual Sustainability Award for his commitment to sustainability in the marketplace. The Center’s current board selected Mr. Bradshaw from a pool of nominees including former Suffolk Alums and other business executives in the greater Boston business community who are exemplary leaders in sustainable development. - May 06, 2011 - Cape Classics
Perlage Systems, Inc. to Release Cocktail Carbonating System
Perlini is the first and only carbonation product designed by and for professional bartenders, specifically for use in commercial environments, and specifically tailored to the needs of bars and restaurants. - May 05, 2011 - Perlage Systems, Inc
Delaney Vineyards Harvest Quarterly Honors from Grapevine Wine Tours
Delaney Vineyards & Winery secures both “Most Outstanding” honors from Grapevine Wine Tours guests in the first quarter of 2011. - April 29, 2011 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC
The Indiana Uplands Wine Trail Announces "Uncork the Uplands" Weekend Celebration at Huber’s Winery
The Indiana Uplands Wine Trail is delighted to announce a very special epicurean event coming this summer to Southern Indiana, “Uncork the Uplands.” A celebration of Indiana wine and foods, “Uncork the Uplands” is a festive, educational and fun-filled 2-day weekend event on... - March 24, 2011 - Indiana Uplands Wine Trail
Tap It Brewing Co. of San Luis Obispo Partners with Pacific Beverage Co. to Distribute Its Hand-Crafted American All Malt Ales
Tap It Brewing Co. today announced that it has reached an agreement with Pacific Beverage Co. to distribute its complete line of American All Malt Ales throughout Central California. - March 24, 2011 - Tap It Brewery
Tres Tíos Tequila™ Enters Into an Exclusive Agreement to Include Montdani International’s High-End Products Into Its Distribution Channel
Tres Tios Tequila expands its distribution channels with the addition of Pedro Ximenez-Spinola from Montdani International. - March 23, 2011 - Tres Tios Tequila, LLC
Saint Arnold Brewing Co. Will Go Big with Saint Arnold Divine Reserve No. 11
Saint Arnold Brewing Company today revealed plans for its upcoming release of Saint Arnold Divine Reserve No. 11. Brewed in mid-February, Saint Arnold Divine Reserve No. 11, is a Double IPA (India Pale Ale). The beer is slated for release on March 29, 2011. - March 18, 2011 - Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
Tres Tios Tequila Launches in San Antonio with High-End Ultra-Premium 100% Blue Agave Products
The Alamo city is now home to Tres Tios Tequila, a high-quality tequila company with a new line of 100% Weber blue agave ultra-premium products. - March 17, 2011 - Tres Tios Tequila, LLC
Crispin Cider Company Introduces Browns Lane to the US: an Imported Classic English Dry Cider
Crispin Cider Introduces Browns Lane: an Imported Classic English Dry Cider - March 01, 2011 - Crispin Cider
Crispin Introduces Limited Release: Desert Noir
Crispin Desert Noir – Limited Release Draught Cider; Back-sweetened with Agave Nectar and a touch of Prickly Pear - February 24, 2011 - Crispin Cider
Woodchuck’s Spring Cider is Released
Woodchuck Limited Release Spring Cider is Handcrafted with Maple Syrup & Brown Sugar in Vermont. - February 19, 2011 - Woodchuck Hard Cider
Kiler Grove Winegrowers Opens Utah’s First Urban Winery
Fine Hand-Crafted Rhône-Style Wines Now Available Direct from Producer - February 10, 2011 - Kiler Grove Winegrowers
Homestead Winery Sweeps Quarterly Honors from Grapevine Wine Tours
Homestead Winery secures both “Most Outstanding” honors from Grapevine Wine Tours guests for fourth quarter 2010. - February 04, 2011 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC
Saint Arnold Brewing Co. Discovers Great Tailgating Recipes at Saint Arnold Brewing Co. Discovers Great Tailgating Recipes at 4th Annual One Pot Showdown
Saint Arnold Brewing Company (www.saintarnold.com), the oldest craft brewery in Texas, has announced the award winning recipes from its 4th Annual One Pot Showdown. With Texas hosting the Big Game this year, Super Sunday will be an all-day affair, so it is only appropriate that the winners of the One Pot Showdown offer ideas for breakfast, lunch and dinner. - February 04, 2011 - Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
Tap It Brewing Co. of San Luis Obispo Granted Microbrewery License, Will Produce Hand-Crafted American All Malt Ales
Tap It Brewing Co., San Luis Obispo's newest microbrewery, debuts its inaugural hand-crafted American all malt Ales at industry tasting event January 24, 2011. - January 21, 2011 - Tap It Brewery
Saint Arnold Brewing Company Reports a Record 2010
Saint Arnold Brewing Company today reported record shipments of nearly 31,500 barrels of beer in 2010. All ten of the brewery’s year-round and seasonal beers saw increases. The 22 percent increase in overall production compared to 2009 represents a boost of just under 6,000 barrels for the year, which is roughly what the brewery produced in all of 2002. - January 11, 2011 - Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
The Brewer’s Apprentice is Proud to Announce the Grand Opening of Their New Brew on Premise and Homebrew Supply Shop in Freehold, New Jersey
The Brewer’s Apprentice, after 15 years of operation on South Street in Freehold, has moved to a larger and more convenient location at 865 Route 33 (business), also in Freehold. The new store is almost twice the size of the original store, and will offer expanded products and services to their customers while retaining the ambiance of their original location. - December 22, 2010 - The Brewer's Apprentice
Recent Expansion: 90+Cellars Receives Investment from Harpoon Brewery
Ninety+ Cellars Receives Investment from Harpoon Brewery Latitude Beverage Company, owner of Ninety+ Cellars, is proud to announce its latest investment from the Boston-based Harpoon Brewery. Founded in 1986 by Dan Kenary and Rich Doyle, Harpoon has become a leader in American craft beer due to... - December 20, 2010 - Latitude Beverage
Leading Whiskey Exporter Scottish Spirits Extends Service to India
Scottish Spirits, the leading whiskey producer in UK and a main whiskey supplier to Asian, European, African & North American Countries has extended their service to India. - December 13, 2010 - Scottish Spirits LTD
Huske Hardware House "Drafts" Award-Winning Brewmaster
Mark Fesche brings a legacy of microbrewery excellence and experience to Historic Downtown Fayetteville’s only American brewpub. - December 03, 2010 - Huske Hardware House
Saint Arnold Brewing Co. Tweaks Its Flagship Beer, Creates Altared Amber
Saint Arnold Brewing Company today detailed plans for Saint Arnold Altared Amber, a re-yeasted version of its flagship brew, Saint Arnold Amber Ale. It is the second quarterly release in Saint Arnold’s “Movable Yeast” series. Saint Arnold Altared Amber features the brewery’s Amber Ale wort pitched with Belgian Trappist yeast. - December 01, 2010 - Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
Homestead, Farina’s Earn Quarterly Distinctions from Grapevine Wine Tours
Grapevine Wine Tours guests judge two wineries "Most Outstanding" for third quarter of 2010. - November 11, 2010 - Grapevine Wine Tours, LLC
Pittsburgh’s Own I.C. Light Ranked Healthiest Beer Over 50 of the World’s Top Beers
Moderation is key when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight and less than average midsection. This holds true for beer as well, and I.C. Light has done the best job of helping beer lovers cut down their “beer bellies” as well as provide other vital health benefits. Pitted against... - October 29, 2010 - Iron City Brewing Company
Winery Franchise Adds Yuma, Arizona Location
Yuma’s Main Squeeze opened this past weekend as a franchise of WNI West based in Rancho Cucamonga. This is 10th location in the United States for Wine Not International’s group of custom wineries. - October 13, 2010 - WNI West, Inc.