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Joel Whitaker

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Good Morning and Happy Saturday, April 28, 2026. Caffeinated Cocktails Are Having a More Refined Moment As society's tastes continue to refine, customers are raising their expectations on what constitutes a worthy caffeinated cocktail. (Observer) Craft Beer Is Consolidating. Should You Care? It seems like every craft brewery

Maybe WHO Is Blaming the Wrong Factor for Cancer

The antialcohol extremists at the World Health Organization and their comrades around the world are busy calling for a virtual elimination of alcohol beverage consumption through higher taxes, restricted availability and social scorning. But maybe they should be directing their concerns to a more fundamental concern: A worldwide decline in

Boston Beer Depletions, Shipments, Revenue All Fell

Boston Beer Co. reports depletion decreased 4% and shipments fell 8.9%. Net revenue of $443.9 million was down 4.4% from a year earlier, Net profit turned from a $24.56 million lost in 2024 to a $145.26 million loss. “We were encouraged by early signs of

NBWA's Beer Purchaser's Index Returns to Expansion in April

An increase in expected distributor demand pushed the BPI above the benchmark (50) for the first time in 21 months, with an April reading of 59, NBWA said. The combined index readings for at-risk inventory (48) and BPI (59) place the industry in expansionary territory heading into the summer.

Marie Brizard Sales Fell 8.1% in Quarter

Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits reports revenue fell 8.4% in the first quarter. Sales in France slipped 3.6%. International sales fell 11.9% from ayear earlier. There was "temporary improvment in the U.S. driven by the Sobieski brand.

Come Together Launches 'Share & Pair Sundays'

The nine Sundays campaign spans Mother's Day, Father's Day and the start of summer, running May 3 to June 28. “Last year proved that American wine drinkers are hungry for connection and for the kind of sharing that wine encourages,” said Karen MacNeil, co-founder of