Author Archives: Joel Whitaker

Guess What’s the Fastest Growing Subcategory on Drizly

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

It isn’t under beer, wine or spirits.  It’s under extras, for goodness sake.  It’s bar tools and cocktail accessories, led by cocktail shakers.  What was the fastest-growing beer subcategory? Spice/herb/vegetable beer; top SKUs included Modelo Chelada Especial, Modelo Chelada Limon y … Continue reading →

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Harpoon Brewery Launches First Non-Alc Offering

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Harpoon Brewery is launching its first non-alcoholic hazy IPA: Open League. Brewed with juicy tropical hops and recreation-minded ingredients, Open League is a light and refreshing beverage at only 35 calories and less than 0.5% ABV per serving. To celebrate … Continue reading →

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Cathead Distillery Launches Sunsetters Sparkling Cocktails

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Cathead Distillery, Mississippi’s first and oldest legal distillery, announces a new line of ready-to-drink sparkling vodka sodas: Cathead Sparkling Sunsetters. They are available in five states — Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Inspired by the magic of long summer … Continue reading →

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Stella Artois Production Move to U.S. Causes Decline in U.S. Beer Imports

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Imported beer volume 1.9% in June to 3,695,331 barrels from a year earlier.  Imported beer from Belgium (-85.2%) was the largest contributor to the decline overall. “We should expect to see these declines for the next year,” says Danelle Kosmal, … Continue reading →

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U.S. On-Premise Continues to Stabilize: CGA

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

US On Premise continues to stabilize and follow similar sales trends to those seen in 2021, resulting in Total US remaining slightly positive (+1%) versus last year. Check value continues to outperform 2021 (+7%), with traffic down -6%. Of the … Continue reading →

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Packaged Spirits Imports Jumped 23% By Value in 12 Months as Packaged Wine Grew 16%

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Total beverage alcohol imports (including bulk and packaged) grew 14% by value over the last twelve months and grew 12% by value over the last three months. Thirty-eight percent of all imported beverage alcohol by value came from Mexico over … Continue reading →

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