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LYTT Blue Adios

LYTT Blue Bomb is now Blue Adios

LYTT says goodbye to old name, introduces improved identity
July 7, 2020
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In February, LYTT decided to switch up the flavor in LYTT Blue Bomb from blue raspberry to an “AMF” cocktail, which is a blue Long Island iced tea that uses 7-Up instead of Coke.


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eCommerce platform Proof Commerce
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eCommerce drives triple-digit growth in alcohol sales

Alcohol sales jump 234 percent during COVID-19
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Barbara Harfmann
June 5, 2020
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In the wake of COVID-19 and stay at home orders, manufacturers have ramped up eCommerce to keep up with heightened demand for alcohol. Alcohol eCommerce retail sales have jumped exponentially, up 234 percent for the weeks ending March 7-April 18, Nielsen’s Danelle Kosmal says. The data also showed alcohol sales increased almost five-fold in just the latest two weeks.
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LQD

LQD

May 26, 2020
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Brewers Collective, the craft business of Anheuser-Busch, launched LQD, a flavored malt beverage crafted with high-quality, natural ingredients and real fruit, along with coconut water and green tea.


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Buckeye Vodka
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Spirits grow market share for 10th straight year

Retaliatory tariffs on American whiskey could halt growth in US
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Barbara Harfmann
April 6, 2020
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The spirits industry has plenty of reasons to celebrate as the category experienced accelerated growth for the 10th straight year, as supplier sales were up 5.3 percent, volume up 3.3. percent and retail sales totaled $90 billion in 2019, according to the Washington, D.C.-based Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS).
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Luna Jo Deschutes

Luna Jo

February 24, 2020
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Deschutes Brewery recently released a brand-new addition to its seasonal portfolio: Luna Jo, a cold brew coffee lager. 


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EVENTS

Webinar

4/1/20 to 4/1/21
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State of the Beverage Industry 2020

ON DEMAND: As the North American beverage market continues to experience growth, the categories fueling this performance are not the top performers of yesteryear. Instead the future vision for the beverage industry is coming from smaller factions.

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Webinar

6/24/20 to 6/24/21
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A New Generation of Craft Beverage Alcohol

ON DEMAND: In this webinar, you will learn how craft brewers and distillers are evolving to accommodate the strong demand for locally crafted beer and spirits as well as where cannabis infusions will fit into the future.

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The Tequila Don Julio Airstream Speakeasy

Dinner with Tequila Don Julio

Diageo is taking its Tequila Don Julio brand on the road this summer with a rolling Airstream Speakeasy mobile craft cocktail bar. The team stopped in Chicago on July 29 to share some specialty tequila cocktails paired with food from Chicago restaurants Honey Butter Fried Chicken and The Radler as well as dessert venues Black Dog Gelato and Baker Miller. (Photos by Jennifer Haderspeck)

Bordeaux booth

Wine Riot - Chicago

Second Glass hosted Wine Riot in Chicago on May 2 and 3. Wine Riot offered attendees an all-access pass to hundreds of new wines as well as multiple educational sessions about different wine styles and varietals. (Photos by Jennifer Haderspeck)

Bahama Breeze pineapple drinks

International Pineapple Day at Bahama Breeze

In celebration of International Pineapple Day on April 2, Bahama Breeze locations across the country invited the media and consumers to celebrate with cocktails that feature the tropical flavor of the pineapple. (Photos by Liz Parker and Jennifer Haderspeck)

Carrabba's drinks

Carrabbas First Tastes

Restaurant chain Carrabba’s Italian Grill invited the media and select patrons to taste a few of its newest food and beverage items at its First Tastes event March 4. Multiple locations around the country hosted iterations of the event to give fans a preview of the new items and garner feedback before the menu’s formal launch. (Photos by Jennifer Haderspeck)

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Winers Always Win

Renaissance Schaumburg hosted a red wine pairing event to teach novice wine drinkers and wine experts to make the best food and wine pairings on Jan. 15, 2014, in Schaumburg, Ill. Chef James Papadopoulos of Sam & Harry’s Steakhouse presented bite-sized salmon, beef, cheese, and beet dishes for pairing with four different Cabernet Sauvignons and a Chardonnay white wine. (Photos by Jennifer Haderspeck and Stephanie Cernivec)

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Sailor Jerry celebrates Norman 'Sailor Jerry' Collins

Sailor Jerry spiced rum brand celebrated the 103rd birthday of its namesake, Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins with tattoo giveaways in major U.S. markets on Jan. 14, 2014. The Chicago event was hosted at Emporium Arcade Bar in the city’s Wicker Park neighborhood. (Photos by Jennifer Haderspeck)

Brunswicks Buffalo Grove craft beer and bowling

Brunswicks Buffalo Grove VIP Preview Event

Brunswick’s Buffalo Grove and Tavern ‘45 host special guests at its VIP Preview Event on Oct. 14, 2013. The complimentary charity event benefited Clearbrook and the Special Olympics of Illinois. (Photos by Jennifer Haderspeck)

Chef Michael Kornick and Matt Wood

Unfiltered Flavors by Newton Vineyard

Newton Vineyards, a wine label imported by Moët Hennessy USA, partnered with Chef Michael Kornick to pair its unfiltered wines with exquisite dishes. (Photos by Jennifer Haderspeck)

RedEye Masquerade Ball

A Most Interesting Masquerade by Dos Equis

Heineken’s Dos Equis brand partnered with RedEye Chicago to host the RedEye Masquerade Ball on Oct. 24, 2013, in Chicago. The event included masked attendees, culinary adventures and, of course, Dos Equis beer and Dos Equis cocktails. (Photos by Jennifer Haderspeck)

Glenfiddich whiskies

Age of Discovery Bourbon Cask Reserve Chicago Launch by Glenfiddich

Scotch whisky brand Glenfiddich, a brand of William Grant & Sons Ltd., gives us a taste of its limited-edition 19 Year Old Age of Discovery whisky as well as its Glenfiddich 12 Year Old, 15 Year Old and 19 Year Old whiskies at Age of Discovery’s Chicago launch Nov. 7, 2013. (Photos by Jennifer Haderspeck)