Beer

SWAP A BEER FOR A BLACKEYE THIS SIX NATIONS WITH LAUNCH OF NEW READY TO DRINK CANS

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Friday, March 8, 2024

LONDON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Six Nations Rugby in full swing this spring, Blackeye Gin is urging fans to swap a beer for a Blackeye during the tournament, to help support the future of the game.

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  • With injuries across the six nations teams ruling out 19 players due to incidents pre-season or during the tournament, the first few Six Nations weekends have already highlighted the importance of the Blackeye Gin cause.
  • Infused with botanicals from every major rugby playing nation, Blackeye is setting out to change the game - in more ways that one.
  • Mike Tindall added: "We're also incredibly proud to have made our first Blackeye Rugby Fund donation (helping Gary Street, World Cup winning coach).
  • Launching our Blackeye cans means it's never been easier to support the cause, and if Blackeye isn't yet behind the bar in your clubhouse, it should be!"

Luck of the Irish? Ancestry and Guinness Team Up to Help Families Find Out This St. Patrick's Day

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Friday, March 8, 2024

LEHI, Utah, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, today announced it has digitized more than 1.6 million historical records from the Guinness Storehouse Archives. For the first time, people can use Ancestry to discover if Ireland's most iconic brewery is part of their family legacy—just in time for St. Patrick's Day.

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  • For the first time, people can use Ancestry to discover if Ireland's most iconic brewery is part of their family legacy—just in time for St. Patrick's Day.
  • The collection dates from 1799-1939, during a time when Guinness was the largest single private employer in Ireland.
  • Our partnership with Guinness has been a decade-long endeavor and we are excited to bring it to Ancestry this St. Patrick's Day."
  • "Guinness is at the heart of Irish history, making our partnership with Ancestry a truly special moment in time," added Eibhlin Colgan, archive manager, Guinness Storehouse.

WITH JASON MOMOA, IT'S ALWAYS A LOVELY DAY FOR A GUINNESS

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

NEW YORK, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- What happens when an iconic beer joins forces with its biggest fan in the entire universe? This.

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  • Introducing a years-in-the-making partnership between Guinness and star actor Jason Momoa.
  • "I've wanted to direct for Guinness for 12 years now," said Momoa, who shot with Guinness in New Zealand, the location for his latest movie.
  • I can't wait to keep sharing with the world what we already know: any day is a lovely day for a Guinness."
  • Although this is debuting just in time for St. Patrick's Day, the Guinness "Lovely Day" campaign featuring Jason Momoa will run all year long, including new footage and variations.

TEAMSTERS OVERWHELMINGLY RATIFY 5-YEAR CONTRACT AT ANHEUSER-BUSCH

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Teamsters at Anheuser-Busch voted by an overwhelming 86 percent to ratify a five-year agreement that significantly raises pay, improves health care and retirement benefits, and protects all members' jobs. The new agreement rewards 5,000 Teamsters working at Anheuser-Busch breweries nationwide.

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  • "In ratifying a strong new contract at Anheuser-Busch, Teamsters have clawed back concessions from earlier agreements, protected retirees and invested in their pensions, and will be taking home the higher wages we've fought for.
  • "Teamsters do incredible work in the breweries to make Anheuser-Busch successful, and under this contract, our members will share in that success," said Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery, and Soft Drink Conference.
  • Highlights of the 2024-2029 Anheuser-Busch Teamsters contract include:
    Significant job security for all 5,000 Teamsters at Anheuser-Busch, including brewers, packagers, and warehouse workers
    An end to two-tier health care, providing all workers with the same high-quality Teamsters health care coverage
    Ballots were counted Tuesday after three days of in-person voting.
  • The tentative agreement reached on February 28 was unanimously recommended by the Teamsters National Negotiating Committee which includes Teamsters leaders and rank-and-file Anheuser-Busch Teamsters.

Mortlach Unveils Limited Edition Launch of the Exceptional Mortlach 30 Year Old, The Midnight Malt

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Diageo proudly announces the highly anticipated 2024 US release of Mortlach 30 Year Old: Midnight Malt.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Diageo proudly announces the highly anticipated 2024 US release of Mortlach 30 Year Old: Midnight Malt.
  • Known as the "Midnight Malt", Mortlach 30's incredible intensity stems from the unique distillation process Mortlach is known for, paired with a three cask finish.
  • Crafted under the meticulous guidance of Dr. Craig Wilson, Diageo's esteemed Master of Malt, Mortlach 30 Year Old epitomizes the harmonious marriage of tradition and innovation.
  • Bottled at 49.8% ABV, Mortlach Midnight Malt captivates the senses with its exquisite depth and complexity.

Wicked Weed Brewing Earns Zero Waste Certification

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

ASHEVILLE, N.C., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wicked Weed Brewing today announced that its main production brewery located in Candler, North Carolina, has been award GOLD certification under the TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) rating system. Administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), TRUE helps facilities measure, improve and recognize zero waste performance by encouraging the adoption of sustainable waste management and reduction practices, which contribute to positive environmental, health and economic outcomes.

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  • Administered by Green Business Certification Inc. ( GBCI ), TRUE helps facilities measure, improve and recognize zero waste performance by encouraging the adoption of sustainable waste management and reduction practices, which contribute to positive environmental, health and economic outcomes.
  • "Since Wicked Weed was founded in 2012, sustainability has been a cornerstone of our ethos and we're honored that this certification recognizes our commitment to brewing our beer and operating our company with zero waste," said Andrew Dagnan, Director of Safety & Sustainability at Wicked Weed.
  • To reach this milestone, Wicked Weed diverted its waste to 99.3%, sending less than 0.7% of over 18 million lbs.
  • "By pursuing TRUE certification, Wicked Weed demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and actions to reduce waste and resources throughout their system lifecycle."

An Original Culinary Travel and History Series Exploring the Vibrant, Untold Food Stories Hidden in Rural and Small-town America

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

CHICAGO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Take the ultimate 13-week road trip through the nation's backcountry to explore the regional tasty traditions and rich food heritage of our country with America the Bountiful, airing on public television stations/PBS affiliates nationwide starting April 1, 2024 (check local listings). Presented by Chicago PBS station WTTW and distributed by American Public Television, this original series – hosted, created, and produced by TV personality Capri Cafaro – takes viewers through personal chronicles of farmers, artisans, restaurateurs, and home cooks by way of the food that they grow, produce, and eat.

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  • America has always been and continues to be a cultural culinary melting pot of Old World heritage enriched by immigrants who introduce their own food traditions.
  • America the Bountiful highlights the vibrant yet widely untold food stories of the farmers, chefs, and artisans that help to shape what Americans eat and make this country bountiful.
  • Wild Rice in Minnesota (Episode 101) - The most sacred food of the Anishinaabe people has become a prized ingredient in the upper Midwest and beyond.
  • Pears in Oregon (Episode 102) - Pears got their start in Oregon back in 1847 but wasn't named the state fruit until 2005.

THE MACALLAN CELEBRATES 200 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE WITH EXCLUSIVE TASTING EXPERIENCE AT BCLIQUOR AND ANNOUNCES NEW RELEASES

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

A mature character, the 12 Years Old delivers rich wood spice and dried fruits and a natural rich gold colour.

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  • A mature character, the 12 Years Old delivers rich wood spice and dried fruits and a natural rich gold colour.
  • Tickets for the tasting event are available for $150 at the 39th & Cambie BCLIQUOR customer service counter at 5555 Cambie Street, Vancouver.
  • BCLIQUOR will offer customers a rare chance to purchase The Macallan Red Collection 40 Years Old and The Macallan Red Collection 78 Years Old.
  • For more information about The Macallan, including its 200th anniversary celebrations, and to join The Macallan Society, visit www.TheMacallan.com .

New Poll Reveals Strong Support for Sunday Liquor Sales in South Carolina

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Monday, March 4, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent poll by The Trafalgar Group, conducted from February 21-23, 2024, reveals that 71% of South Carolina republican voters support proposed legislation allowing counties to make autonomous decisions regarding Sunday liquor store operations.

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  • COLUMBIA, S.C., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent poll by The Trafalgar Group, conducted from February 21-23, 2024, reveals that 71% of South Carolina republican voters support proposed legislation allowing counties to make autonomous decisions regarding Sunday liquor store operations.
  • People of South Carolina across all demographics support Sunday sales, especially endorsing the idea that each county should decide," said Robert Cahaly, Chief Pollster of The Trafalgar Group.
  • The poll further reveals that 68.8% of respondents believe beer, wine, and liquor should be uniformly regulated.
  • "It's now time for legislators to take action and give the people of South Carolina the right to decide."

Catalyst Spirits Enters Ready-To-Drink Market with Howler Head & Cola, Signs UFC Superstar as Global Brand Ambassador

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Monday, March 4, 2024

LONDON, March 4th, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Catalyst Spirits today announced it is entering the growing global Ready-To-Drink (RTD) market through its popular Howler Head brand – the original super premium banana-flavoured bourbon whiskey and the official flavoured bourbon of UFC®. Howler Head & Cola is now available in Australia and will soon be available in other international markets. In conjunction with the launch, Catalyst also announced former UFC middleweight champion and Australian native Robert Whittaker will serve as the fast-growing brand's newest ambassador, helping to introduce Howler Head & Cola to his home country.

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  • Capitalizing on how the brand is enjoyed around the world, Howler Head is perfectly mixed with rich cola, then canned for convenient, refreshing enjoyment anywhere.
  • Howler Head & Cola is carefully crafted Straight Bourbon Whiskey made with the finest grains and mineral-rich water.
  • Howler Head expanded to Australia in February 2023 and has quickly gained country-wide distribution in the burgeoning local bourbon market.
  • Howler Head is managed by Catalyst Spirits with Campari Group holding a minority interest.