No, there won’t be a quiz, but as the way we talk about beverage alcohol changes, it’s important to know new terms that have made their way into the industry’s lexicon. Language is always changing. Need proof? Just look at the 300 new words and phrases Merriam Webster recently recognized as part of the English…
Diversity, equity and inclusion have never been more important, and many companies are putting forth comprehensive DEI programs to drive greater social equity within their walls and beyond. Below are just a few of the growing initiatives in the beverage industry, including some from our supplier partners. The Inclusion Beer Project The Inclusion Beer Project…
No longer a catchy buzzword, beyond beer is the future of the industry and Sierra Nevada knows this better than most. Always at the forefront of innovation – Sierra’s sparkling, non alcoholic hop water, Hop Splash, is killing it at retail – the people behind the top-selling IPA Hazy Little Thing are committed to doubling…
After three decades on the sidelines, Molson Coors is getting back in the game. “Since 1989, there’s only been one official beer permitted to advertise during the Super Bowl, and honestly, that’s no fun,” says Michelle St. Jacques, Molson Coors Chief Marketing Officer. “After almost 40 years away, you can bet our brands are going…
This Friday, we’re celebrating one of our favorite summer drinks with National Iced Tea Day! Some prefer theirs unsweetened, some take it with a dash of sugar, while others like a squeeze of lemon. Us? We like ours with a lil’ ABV kick to get the summer party started. Ready-to-drink alcoholic teas are a hot…
Who knew you could do a lot more with hops than just brew beer? A new beverage that marries the fizzy, fruity fun of seltzer with the vibrance of hops is a match made in non-alc heaven. Category leaders even boast zero calories & no added sugar. Mighty tasty on their own – some surprisingly…
Shake things up this May with no muss, no fuss RTDs. Combining the taste of the most popular cocktail in the U.S. with the ease and convenience of the RTD format, FMB margaritas are a no-brainer for your customers’ Cinco de Mayo celebrations, whether they’re partying on your patio or theirs. Margarita-inspired FMBs have quickly…
Lagunitas Introduces Disorderly TeaHouse The IPA powerhouse announced an unexpected and intriguing entrance to the hard tea segment. This summer, industry trade news outlets got the scoop on Lagunitas’ major innovation play for 2022 – and it wasn’t a new IPA. Instead, the “deliciously hoppy brewery” unveiled plans to enter the hard sparkling tea segment…
Thanks to a spate of new fruity flavors, this category grew over 12% during the pandemic. Light, refreshing and low in alcohol, this innovative RTD beverage – no bartender required – succeeds with men & women of all ages. So how do you like dem apples? Consumer preferences have changed, but not all shelf sets…