North Dakota Bill designed to change some of the state’s alcohol laws fails
This past Thursday in North Dakota, a House bill attempting to re-write some of the current laws relating to the sale and distribution of alcohol in the state failed. HB-1145 would have allowed for someone who owns a restaurant to also own a company which manufactures...
U.S. wine shipments and sales increased in 2016
U.S. wine shipments grew 2.8% in volume in 2016 even as the competition from imported wine increased. Revenue from domestic wine sales rose 4% last year. American consumers are trending towards higher-priced domestic wines, according to data published by Santa Rosa...
Alcohol, how exactly is it made?
While many people have a general idea of how alcohol is made, few can tell you exactly how the process works. The drivers of the process are enzymes - molecules that act as catalysts for chemical reactions, and yeast – small microorganisms used in the production of...
Wine Imports expected to make strides in the U.S. market
Imports continue to increase in popularity with foreign bottled wine now accounting for 35% of the US market, according to Silicon Valley Bank’s State of the Industry Report. In 2016 Italy and Australia were the top two importers by volume, while New Zealand sauvignon...
Beer tourism continues to boom here in the U.S.
The beer tourism industry has grown from a trendy and niche hobby to a more mainstream market as craft breweries have gained more popularity. Beer tourism is now being seen on par with the long-standing tradition and popularity of wine tourism. An estimated 10 million...
Beer tourism continues to boom here in the U.S.
The beer tourism industry has grown from a trendy and niche hobby to a more mainstream market as craft breweries have gained more popularity. Beer tourism is now being seen on par with the long-standing tradition and popularity of wine tourism. An estimated 10 million...
The British Monarchy turns winemaker
The Queen has begun producing wine from her estate, Windsor Great Park Estate, producing roughly 3,000 bottles this past year. Even the Queen recognizes an opportunity with the English sparkling wine industry booming. English sparkling wine has become so popular in...
New York Governor proposes new law allowing beer and wine in movie theaters
Governor Cuomo submitted a new proposal in the 2018 New York state budget which would allow for movie theaters to serve wine and beer. The proposal would establish a Motion Picture Theater Alcohol permit. Only beer and wine would be allowed to be sold, not spirits,...
Permitted breweries continue to grow in 2016
Per the TTB, the beer industry reached an all-time high in permitted breweries in 2016 with 7,190 total permits. California and Florida now have more permitted breweries than the other 48 states had throughout much of the 90s. Per-capita consumption of beer,...