Good Morning and Happy Thursday. It's March 19, 2026.

Using AI to Make Beer

At NVIDIA GTC 2026, Jensen Huang devoted a significant portion of his keynote to OpenClaw – the open-source AI agent he called the operating system of the agentic era, as foundational as Linux. One hour and fifty minutes in, he put a single prompt on screen from @lobsterlager: "Connect to . . .

Premium Wines Above $50 Larger Share of Shrinking Market

Premium wines priced above $50 shipped direct to consumers are winning in just one area only: A larger share of a shrinking market.

Cesar Chavez Accused of Abusing Girls for Decades

That's the headline on a New York Times story Wednesday that found the co-founder of the United Farm Workers groomed and sexually abused girls for decades. 

Fed Suggests Rate Cuts More Likely Than Not: ING

The Federal Reserve held rates steady, but continues to project 25bp rate cuts in both 2026 and 2027 as it seeks to optimise policy to deal with upside price risks from energy, set against a jobs market that has cooled and faces more headwinds, ING told clients Wednesday. 

Ross & Squibb Opens Remus Distiller's Vault

Ross & Squibb Distillery, home of award-winning Remus Bourbon is inviting accounts and bourbon groups to experience the Remus Distiller’s Vault barrel program – and make a barrel pick from Master Distiller Ian Stirsman’s private collection of Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey aged 7, 9 or 11 years. 

Four Roses Launches 'Meet Me with Four Roses'

"Meet Me With Four Roses" is a new campaign designed to bring people together for shared moments away from the noise, all over a glass of bourbon. Inspired by Four Roses’ founding love story in 1888, the campaign centers on connection

White Claw Opens a $1M Bar Tab for March Madness

White Claw is giving fans a chance to Make it a Couple of Claws™ and put their order on White Claw's $1 million bar tab at thousands of locations nationwide.

J. Lohr Refreshes Seven Oaks Cab Sauvignon Package

J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines announced a refreshed look and package for its J. Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon, – America’s best-selling, Paso Robles grown Cabernet. 

Yuengling Pairs with Phillies for New Package

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. announces the debut of its new Yuengling Lager × Philadelphia Phillies limited-edition cans and packaging. The release celebrates the brewery’s longstanding connection to Pennsylvania sports, its relationship with the Phillies organization, and the continuation of Yuengling’s brand ambassadorship with All-Star pitcher Aaron Nola.

Thanks for reading. I'll be back tomorrow. – Joel