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Sierra Nevada Raises the Non-Alc Standard  

By: Jerard Fagerberg  For the past 44 years, Sierra Nevada has defined what craft beer means in America. Now, with the release of Hop Splash and Trail Pass, they’re shifting paradigms of quality, flavor and innovation in the non-alcoholic category.  It’s been nearly a half-century since Ken Grossman and Paul Camusi introduced the world to…

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Why You Should Be Selling: Pacifico

After successfully making Modelo the #1 selling beer in the country, Constellation opens their playbook for Pacifico.  Constellation knows a thing or two about building a brand.   Working off powerhouse brands like Corona and Modelo (the newly minted #1 selling beer in the country) Constellation officially became the second largest beer vendor in dollar…

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Brewery Highlight: Athletic Brewing Co.  

By: Jerard Fagerberg  Non-alcoholic beermaker Athletic is now a top-10 craft brewery in the United States, with two of the top-selling IPAs in retail. You don’t get that big selling beer to Dry January participants alone. Co-founder and CEO Bill Shufelt breaks down his brewery’s utilitarian, occasionless appeal.   In 2017, Bill Shufelt was well…

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Yuengling Takes FLIGHT  

By: Joshua M. Bernstein  Now in its 195th year, the venerable Pennsylvania brewery is set for continued success.  Dan Hemenway is well-acquainted with the migratory patterns of Massachusetts snowbirds, the cold averse people that flock to warmer locales come winter. While soaking up sunshine, they’re likely sipping beers like Yuengling Traditional Lager, especially in Florida….

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Shiner Ruby Redbird 

Shiner was well ahead of the curve when they first brewed Ruby Redbird in 2011. Long before wellness trends became all the rage for breweries looking to capitalize on low-calorie, high-flavor offerings, Ruby Redbird gave drinkers what they were looking for: all-natural fruit flavors and a low-calorie content.   Now Shiner is pushing the envelope…

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Introducing NEW Captain Morgan Sliced!

Introducing the latest innovation from Captain Morgan that’s sure to make a splash: Captain Morgan Sliced Up and Captain Morgan Sliced Variety! Let the Captain take over bartending duties with his latest line of delicious FMBs, made with the taste of fresh sliced fruit and premium alcohol. Captain Morgan Sliced Variety This new 2/12 can variety…

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Get Lucky: Stock Up for St. Pat’s!

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with our SPD programs and top-notch brews! Cheers to making this the best one yet. Lucky Programs Enjoy An Irish Neighbor! This St. Patrick’s Day, Narragansett wants consumers to enjoy an Irish Neighbor: half Narragansett Lager, half stout. In the off-premise, display Narragansett Lager next to Irish stouts with Narragansett’s Irish…

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The Element of Surprise

In the last blog I discussed the importance of planning your work and working your plan. As I write this, the 2024 Super Bowl just occurred, and it got me thinking back to 2018 and the Philadelphia Eagles improbable victory. If you didn’t follow the story, the Eagles were riding high in November when Carson…

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Get Ready for the Madness!

Score BIG with March Hoops-themed POS, consumer sweeps and programs your customers can get excited about this month and get ready to “dunk” in the fun! As the official sponsor of the 2024 ESPN Men’s Tournament Challenge, Coors Light is helping basketball fans win cold hard cash and merch throughout the month of March. The…

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