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Daily Updates of The Beverage Industry - 16th June, 2021

Get the latest news & updates of the industry with this daily compilation of relevant industry headlines.

16/06/2021

Get the latest news & updates of the industry with this daily compilation of relevant industry headlines. 

16 June

2021 USA Beer Ratings Registration Ends June 30, 2021 - USA Beer Ratings

USA Beer Ratings Judging

For breweries located anywhere in the world, the USA Beer Ratings competition represents the perfect opportunity to get in front of influential judges, tastemakers, and commercial buyers. An award from the USA Beer Ratings competition is a prestigious mark of approval that is highly valued by consumers when they are making the choice of which beer to buy.

Registration link: USA Beer Ratings

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16 June

2021 USA Spirits Ratings Registrations End on June 30, 2021 - USA Spirits Ratings

For domestic and international distilleries looking to gain wider recognition within the U.S. marketplace, the 2021 USA Spirits Rating event is a fantastic opportunity to get in front of the industry’s most influential tastemakers.

Registration link: USA Spirits Ratings

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16 June

Final Call to Enter Your Wines in 2021 USA Wine Ratings - USA Wine Ratings

For any wine brand to earn its place on a retailer's rack or a restaurant's wine list - and after that indispensably remain where - they should be attractive and customer-driven and not simply created in the general expectation it can find enough people willing to sell and buy it.   

Registration link: USA Wine Ratings

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16 June

Spirits Companies Merge as Two Trees Beverage Co. Inc. - Wine Industry Advisor

Prost Beverage Company, RF Kettle Company and Two Trees Distilling Company announced today they are merging under a newly formed parent company, Two Trees Beverage Co. Inc. with headquarters in Fletcher, NC. The companies merge to combine taste and technology to offer unblocked creativity to beer, wine and spirits innovation for private label, third-party manufacturing and its own line of proprietary brands. The transition is effective on July 1, 2021.

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16 June

Tabor Hill Winery Creates Blueberry Demi-Sec  - Wine Industry Advisor

Tabor Hill Winery, a destination winery and restaurant located in southwest Michigan, announced today that they are adding a Blueberry Demi-Sec to their extensive wine list. This proprietary blend is semi-dry and has a 3.2 pH, 12% alcohol by volume (ABV), and 5.5% residual sugars. It will be sold at the Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant, the Tasting Room in Bridgman, and online at taborhill.com. 

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16 June

CBA Gin Co launches with Marrakech and California Gins - Drinks Retailing News

CBA Gin Co, the new London-based premium spirits brand, is launching its first two gins this month: Marrakech Gin and California Gin.

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16 June

Asahi UK extends into hard seltzer category - Drinks Retailing News

Asahi UK today announces its entry into the hard seltzer category with the arrival of Viper Hard Seltzer (4%ABV) to complement its portfolio of premium beer and cider brands.

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16 June

Scottie Pippen Launches His Own Bourbon - Bevnet

Asahi UK today announces its entry into the hard seltzer category with the arrival of Viper Hard Seltzer (4%ABV) to complement its portfolio of premium beer and cider brands.

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16 June

Finland Inspired ‘The Long Drink’ Now Available In The Midwest - Bevnet

The Long Drink, the brand built on the heritage of the legendary Finnish alcohol category of long drinks, best described as citrus soda with real liquor, has finally arrived in the Midwest. Currently available in most bars, restaurants and liquor agencies across Illinois and Ohio, the brand has plans to bring The Long Drink to Midwest consumers, wherever they’re imbibing. 

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16 June

Introducing BOMBAY BRAMBLE Gin Made With Blackberries And Raspberries - Bevnet

Heralding a new era in flavored gin, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, the world’s leading premium gin brand by volume and value, announces the US launch of BOMBAY BRAMBLE, a new creative expression of gin bursting with the natural flavors of blackberries and raspberries. Just in time for World Gin Day on June 12, the new expression is inspired by the classic Bramble cocktail, but with a modern twist. This lively addition to the brand’s growing range of premium gins offers a tantalizing taste experience and eye-catching color created with a 100% natural rich fruit infusion.

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