Shipping Alcoholic Beverages via USPS

A 1909 law makes it illegal for alcoholic beverages to be shipped by the U.S. Postal Services.  As a result, wineries, breweries and other retailers must use FedEx or UPS to ship alcohol products.  With the growth of internet commerce and the financial troubles at the...

Restaurant and Bar Trends for 2014

Trend prediction can mean the success of your food and beverage establishment.  Being a trend setter can buy a lot of social media credibility and business.  So what do the industry insiders think will be the trends for 2014?  Tea cocktails (cocktails and beer...

Pioneering Distillery-Pubs Popping Up Across the US

With the rise of microdistilleries, it was only a matter time until we saw on-site eateries featuring the unique flavors and personality of the artisanal distillery. St. Louis’ Square One Brewery and Distillery has a food menu that includes lots of food and spirit...

Collaborations between Craft Breweries and Musicians

Music is a passion of many brewers and is spawning a new trend of collaborations between brewers and music artists. Sam Calagione launched his Music Series at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in 2010. Stumke introduced a “Sensory Series.” Ska Brewing and Lost Abbey are...

What Does Your Beer Say About You?

Zoosk (on online dating site) polled its single beer drinkers in September.  The results were interesting.  So, what beer do you drink?   Domestic Beer   Imported Beer Looking for marriage Introverted, reserved Don’t like public displays of affection Like to...