by evansfox | Mar 28, 2013
As the weather warms up – eventually – we can look forward to the many county fairs and farmers markets that are sure to liven up any summer day/night. Many of us over the age of 21 enjoy having the occasional beer or glass of wine while at these events....
by evansfox | Nov 29, 2012
Creating a brand image is an arduous task for a new niche product. Microdistilleries and microbreweries face a lot of competition against popular mass-marketed national and international brands. The owners are typically in the business for the love of the craft and...
by evansfox | Oct 31, 2012
First yoghurt, now alcohol. What do these two have in common? Governor Andrew Cuomo. Last week, Governor Cuomo hosted a “Beer, Wine & Spirits Summit” in Albany to address promotion of the New York-produced alcohol beverage industry, similar to the event earlier...
by evansfox | Aug 20, 2012
Before 1920, distilleries were a prominent business in New York. Prohibition wiped out the industry, and the repeal of the eighteenth amendment made it financially possible for only larger distilleries to afford the costs of start-up, licensing and taxes. Over the...
