Older Canadian women are drinking less beer turning to cider

Older Canadian women are drinking less beer turning to cider   Source: BeverageDaily.com April 21, 2017   As Canadians age, they are drinking less beer with baby boomer women leading the decline in consumption. But cider and local craft beer can help soften some of the downturn, a recent Mintel report found.   “While beer […]

What’s wrong with LSU beer? Plenty, lawmaker contends

What’s wrong with LSU beer? Plenty, lawmaker contends   Source: Daily Comet Apr 22, 2017   A contentious proposal by a Shreveport lawmaker would prohibit state colleges and universities from allowing their names or symbols to be affixed to an alcoholic beverage.   This has ramification for both the microbreweries and the schools. The controversy […]

Will the US’s three-tier distribution system survive?

Will the US’s three-tier distribution system survive?   Source: The Spirits Business by Tom Bruce-Gardyne 21st April, 2017   The lure of the world’s most valuable spirits market is as strong as ever, but consolidation in the US’s three-tier distribution system is either a real help or a massive hindrance – SB gets to grips […]