Beer growlers are the new black
The New York Times (maybe you’ve heard of it) recently ran an article on the renewed interest in growlers as a means of purchasing beer. This is a concept that might be foreign to many Georgians, so let me break it down. A growler is a refillable 64-oz glass jug that you can take to [...]
Heineken continues the trend of beer industry consolidation, buying up FEMSA
Dutch brewer Heineken recently announced that it was purchasing Mexican brewer FEMSA, which is valued at $7.6 billion (pinky on corner of mouth). This is significant news in the beer industry because it furthers the trend of beer consolidation, concentrating power in hands of the the largest brewers worldwide. You may not have heard of [...]
Ormsby’s opening up on Atlanta’s Westside
Yet another boon for beer on Atlanta’s Westside. Ormsby’s is opening its doors today. According to their website:
Ormsby’s, a classic neighborhood tavern found in Atlanta’s west-side. A warm, welcoming and comfortable gathering spot with a full bar that features an extensive craft beer selection and classic cocktails along side a fresh pub menu. At Ormsby’s [...]
Piggly Wiggly taking craft beer seriously
A Piggly Wiggly in Myrtle Beach, SC has become the first grocery store in the Southeast to sell 64 oz growlers of beer. A PIGGLY WIGGLY. When Piggly Wiggly jumps on board, you know craft beer is no joke. You also might start looking out for other signs of the apocalypse. And this particular Piggly [...]
Little Rock Art Brewery goes up against corporate America
Rock Art Brewery in Vermont got a pretty interesting note from lawyers at Monster Energy Drinks’ parent company, Hansen Beverages.
Your client’s use…of VERMONSTER in connection with beer will undoubtedly create a likelihood of confusion and/or dilute the distinctive quality of Hansen’s MONSTER marks.
Essentially Hansen is threatening Rock Art Brewery with legal action for trademark infringement [...]
Beer consumption by state: Georgia exhibits “room for improvement”
Come on Georgia, let’s get it together. According to the Beer Institute, we ranked 43rd in terms of beer consumption per capita by state. That’s out of 50 states. 28.2 gallons of beer per year per person over 21. That’s the best we can do? I know it sounds like a lot, but in Montana [...]
Beer prices set to increase (because people have so much extra money lying around)
According to this CNN Money article sent in by long-time reader and Hurricane aficionado Justin, AB InBev is set to raise prices on beers across their portfolio on Tuesday:
“We plan on taking price increases on a majority of volume and in a majority of markets this fall. The increase helps cover some input costs.”
AB InBev [...]
