Modern Brewery Age back issues from April 2001:
John Purnell retires from Anheuser-Busch.(Brief Article)
Apr 02, 2001 ... John H. Purnell, executive vice president of the Anheuser-Busch Companies, retired on March 31st. Purnell had served as a member of the company's executive office since 1998, along with chairman August Busch III and senior executive vice president Patrick T. Stokes. "Jack has ...
Keg registration bill passes in Georgia.(Brief Article)
Apr 02, 2001 ... Anyone who buys a keg of beer in Georgia will have to sign a sworn statement that says where the beer will be distributed, according to a bill passed by the Georgia General Assembly. The House approved the bill 165-5 last week, the last day of the session, and it now awaits the governor's ...
Wine shipping veto upheld in South Dakota.(Brief Article)
Apr 02, 2001 ... AP--On a 32-37 vote Wednesday, the House failed to override Gov. Bill Janklow's veto of HB1295, which would have entered South Dakota into a wine shipping agreement with 12 other states. The House also upheld vetoes of bills dealing with workers' compensation, contractors' ...
The Spoetzl Brewing Co.(Brief Article)
Apr 02, 2001 ... The Spoetzl Brewing Co. of Shiner, TX, will roll out Shiner Summer Stock once again this spring. The brand is in the Kolsch style, made with 20% malted wheat, and with the balance of the grist comprised of pure barley ...
Kevin Redmond of Shore Points Distributing.(Brief Article)
Apr 02, 2001 ... Kevin Redmond of Shore Points Distributing gets set to take a spin in his brand-new Jaugar XK8 convertible, as John Lennon, president and CEO of Beck's North America presents him with the keys. Redmond was a winner in a Beck's North America incentive event ...
Nevada wholesalers work to retain 0.10 BAC.(Brief Article)
Apr 02, 2001 ... AP--The Nevada Beer Wholesalers' Association told lawmakers Tuesday that reducing the state's blood-alcohol standard for drunken driving from 0.10 to 0.08 would do little good. "We believe it's a crusade to create a sense of prohibition," said association lobbyist Harvey ...
Station commander asks for a Heineken.
Apr 02, 2001 ... The first commander of the international space station surprised his doctors, his trainer-wife and even himself by walking off space shuttle Discovery last week and celebrating the end of his 4-1/2 months in orbit with a cheeseburger and a beer. American astronaut Bill ...
Ladish and Schreier subsumed into Cargill.(Brief Article)
Apr 02, 2001 ... Cargill has announced the final stage of its reorganization and consolidation, bringing all North and South American malting operations and marketing under the aegis of Cargill Malt. The long-established Ladish and Schreier corporate names will no longer be used, Cargill execs said. ...
Arkansas Senate would up beer tax.(Brief Article)
Apr 02, 2001 ... Arkansans would pay an extra 1 percent for beer to subsidize childcare for the working poor under legislation that passed the Arkansas Senate last week. The excise tax on all beer sales would add 2 cents to the price of a $2 glass of ...
Ipswich Announces Major New Package Introduction.(Brief Article)
Apr 02, 2001 ... United States Beverage has announced that 12-packs of Ipswich Original Ale were released for the first time to distributors this month, just in time for the peak summer beer-selling season. The new 12-pack, as with all Ipswich packaging, employs imagery that ...
Paulaner creates new specialty division.(Brief Article)
Apr 02, 2001 ... Paulaner North America has announced plans to launch a new PNA Specialty Division. The new unit will represent Apollinaris mineral water, Singha beer and a selection of 90 select and vintage wines. "Since 43% of PNA's distributors are wine and ...
The Tabernash Brewing Co.(Brief Article)
Apr 02, 2001 ... The Tabernash Brewing Co. of Longmont, CO, has announced the introduction of Tabernash Dopplebock, a new brand in the company's Brewer's Reserve Series. The new dopplebock will be available at select Colorado front range accounts, and direct from the brewery in 1/2-barrel kegs. One-half ...
Deschutes adds sales support in OR & CA.(Brief Article)
Apr 02, 2001 ... The Deschutes Brewery of bend, OR, has announced the appointment of Steve Swinford, formerly of Gordon-Biersch, as regional sales manager for California's greater Bay Area. His experience includes 12 years in the beverage industry, with expertise in the distribution network and regional ...
Pelican releases new Riptide Red Ale.(Brief Article)
Apr 02, 2001 ... The Pelican Pub & Brewery of Pacific City, Oregon has developed a new spring seasonal beer, called Riptide Red Ale. According to Darron Welch, Pelican's head brewer, the new seasonal "has a malt aroma reminiscent of light toffee and caramel, with a subtle floral bouquet from the Santiam ...
Rock Bottom brews up ale for firefighters.(Brief Article)
Apr 02, 2001 ... In a tribute to firefighters across the nation, Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery tapped a new specialty brew, "Fire Chief Ale," on Thursday, March 22, 2001. Proceeds from the sale of the beer will go to support the local fire departments and other charities in each Rock Bottom community. ...
District Rocky Mountain MBAA meets.(Master Brewers Association of the Americas)(Brief Article)
Apr 02, 2001 ... The Rocky Mountain District MBAA chapter met on March 15th at the hospitality lounge at the Anheuser-Busch brewery located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Brian Callahan lead off the evening with the Board of Governor's update and recognition that Finn Knudsen would serve as the ...
NBWA Education Foundation meets.(Brief Article)
Apr 02, 2001 ... The first meeting of the NBWA Education Foundation took place in February. The Foundation's mission will include efforts to educate the public about the benefits of moderate consumption of beer. "This ...
The Canandaigua Wine Company.(Brief Article)
Apr 02, 2001 ... The Canandaigua Wine Company's new "K" hard cider made its debut in March. Produced in England, the alcoholic cider is made from English apples and has an alcoholic content of 6.9%. "The market is ripe for K," said Rob Vlosky, K brand director. "Historically, cider has been positioned to ...
A Belgian Beer Dinner at the James Beard House.(Brief Article)
Apr 02, 2001 ... By Gregg Glaser, special to Modern Brewery Age--The kitchen at The James Beard House on West 12th Street in New York City was turned over to Belgian chef Frederic Salpetier on March 20. A rich and wonderful beer dinner was the end result in the brownstone that was once home to the ...
Watson-Marlow Bredel.(Brief Article)
Apr 02, 2001 ... Watson-Marlow Bredel, one of the leading manufacturers of peristaltic pumps, has introduced the new 500 Series. According to the company, the pump is well suited for brewery applications. Among the pump's attributes a clean-in-place/steam-in-place option, rapid changeover time and ...
CT lawmaker pushes for internet wine sales.(Rep. Arthur J. O'Neill)(Brief Article)
Apr 02, 2001 ... AP--Wine may flow a little more freely on the Internet in Connecticut if a state legislator gets his way. Strictures similar to those in about half the states do not permit residents to log on and purchase a bottle of Chardonnay or Merlot to be shipped from out-of-state. ...
Foster's shares rise to an all-time high.(Brief Article)
Apr 09, 2001 ... Shares in the Foster's Brewing Group Ltd continued to rise, hitting a new all-time high on the Australian stock exchange. The beer and wine giant reached a best-ever price of $5.36 Australian before closing up nearly four per cent at $5.35, up 20 cents. Since the start of the year, ...
Australian government faces beer tax flap.(Brief Article)
Apr 09, 2001 ... AP--With its political fortunes already in tatters, the Australian government found itself under attack last week over an issue many Australians really take to heart--the price of beer. Seeing a prime political opportunity in a country of passionate beer drinkers, the main ...
Busch IV is named advertiser of the year.(Brief Article)
Apr 09, 2001 ... August Busch IV, group vice president of Anheuser-Busch, has been named Advertiser of the Year by the Cannes International Advertising Festival. The award will be presented at the 48th International Advertising Festival in Cannes, France on June 23rd, 2001. According to the ...
European scientists seek the perfect pint.(Brief Article)
Apr 09, 2001 ... Scientists at Scotland's Aberdeen University are participating in the eternal quest for the perfect pint. The group has received a grant of [pound]30,000 as part of a major research programme for the brewing industry which will try to develop a test for spotting organisms which ...
Wisconsin will allow larger gifts to retailers.(Brief Article)
Apr 09, 2001 ... AP--Ciov. Scott McCallum has included, a provision in the next state budget allowing brewers and beer distributors to give more expensive gifts to bar and restaurant owners who carry their products, a newspaper reports. Gifts from beer makers often include neon signs, mirrors, ...
New book on smoked beer is the first on the subject.(Review)(Brief Article)
Apr 09, 2001; ... Brewers Publications has released a new book on smoked beer, co-authored by Geoff Larson of Alaskan Brewing Co. and Ray Daniels of the Association of Brewers. The book discusses wood, fire and the chemistry of smoke to explore drinker's perceptions of smoke flavors and the ...
Long-defunct Kansas brewery was an early opponent of Prohibition.(Brief Article)
Apr 09, 2001 ... Associated Press--An Atchison Kansas, brewery may hold the dubious distinction of being the only brewery still allowed to operate during the Kansas Prohibition. The Zibold-Haegelin Brewery, which was located on Price Boulevard in this northeast Kansas town, was allowed to ...
Alaskan brew pub fights beer production cap.(Brief Article)
Apr 09, 2001 ... The owners of Moose's Tooth, an Anchorage, AK, brewpub are campaigning for a proposed state law that would raise a limit on how much beer they can make in their brewery. Under Alaskan state law, brewpubs like the Moose's Tooth can make only 75,000 gallons of beer a year. ...
Kansas state senator tries to link keg registration with "date rape" drug bill.(Brief Article)
Apr 09, 2001 ... Associated Press--A proposal to require liquor stores to track who buys beer kegs resurfaced and sank last week in the Kansas Senate. The Senate passed the proposal two weeks ago, but a House committee tabled it last week--most likely preventing it from passing this year. ...
Arizona lawmakers debate .08 BAC.(Brief Article)
Apr 09, 2001 ... Associated Press--Legislative debate over Arizona's legal limit for drunken driving has become a question of when, not if, the penalties will start at a blood-alcohol concentration of .08. The House on Thursday voted 40-1 to approve an amended bill (SB1089) that would put the new rules ...
Anheuser-Busch.(Brief Article)
Apr 09, 2001 ... Anheuser-Busch will run a "Red, White and True" campaign for the Fourth of July this year. The company says the effort features a "star-spangled, All-American look that allows retailers to decorate for Independence Day." According to the company, the "Red, White & True" campaign is one ...
Corona Extra.(Brief Article)
Apr 09, 2001 ... Corona Extra will launch its first ever national television campaign for the Cinco de Mayo holiday, beginning in late april. The new spots are a joint effot by Grupo Modelo and Corona's U.S. importers, the Gambrinus Co. and Barton Beers, Ltd. The spots will air from April 23rd through the ...
Merchant Du Vin.(Brief Article)
Apr 09, 2001 ... Seattle-based Merchant Du Vin will import two Ayinger wheat beers this summer: Ayinger Brau Weiss, an unfiltered Bavarian hefe-weizen and Ayinger Ur-Weisse, a Bavarian dunkel weizen. "Wheat beers are a Bavarian specialty," says Alan Shapiro, national sales manager for Merchant Du Vin, "and ...
John Lennon, president.(Brief Article)
Apr 09, 2001 ... John Lennon, president and CEO of Beck's North America and Leo Laughlin, executive vice president of sales recently presented the 2000 Salesman of the Year award to Stephen Beckwith of Ocala. FL "Salesman of the year is the highest achievement award presented by ...
Manhattan Beer Distributors and Coors Light host "basketball shootout".(Brief Article)
Apr 09, 2001 ... Patrick Larkin, of Manhattan Beer Distributors, congratulates the inaugural Coors Light Basketball Shoot Out winner Michael Leone employees of Manhattan Beer Distributors gather to watch the Coors Light shoot out; and winner Michael Leone in the midst of the competition. Leone, a resident ...
Flexible Components.(Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp.)(Brief Article)
Apr 09, 2001 ... Flexible Components, a brand of the Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation has developed a new pigtail assembly that reduces permiation. The new pigtail hose is designed to minimize loss of small molecule gases through inner core surfaces by using an inner core of Tefzel[R]l ETFE, ...
Wine.com to lay off two-thirds of workers.(Brief Article)
Apr 16, 2001 ... The internet wine seller Wine.com has laid off two-thirds of its 245 employees as it tries to win support for a restructuring plan to save it from bankruptcy. The announcement from the Napa-based company dashed hopes of small California wineries which had believed the site could ...
Container bill sails through Florida committee.(Brief Article)
Apr 16, 2001 ... AP-A controversy brewing for years in Florida appeared near its end last week as a bill to lift size restrictions on beer bottles and cans cleared a Florida Senate committee without debate or dissent. The Senate Agriculture and Consumer Services Committee unanimously approved the measure ...
Friend of Rev. Jackson lobbied A-B for distrib.(Brief Article)
Apr 16, 2001 ... Associated Press-A friend of the Rev. Jesse Jackson encouraged a Budweiser executive to choose one of Jackson's sons as majority owner of a lucrative Chicago beer distributorship, a newspaper reported. Jackson has denied having anything to do with his sons Yusef and Jonathan ...
Australian government scraps beer tax increase.(Brief Article)
Apr 16, 2001 ... The price of beer in Australia fell last week after the government was forced to scrap a tax increase on Australia's beloved "amber nectar." Prime Minister John Howard's conservative coalition cut a deal with the minority Australian Democrats party that will reduce beer prices ...
Deutsche Bank analyst examines NYC draft mkt.(Marc Greenberg, tap beer market penetration)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Apr 16, 2001 ... Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown analyst Marc Greenberg has released "The Manhattan Project," an in-depth study of the highly profitable tap beer market in Manhattan. "Our proprietary survey of 130 New York bars highlights the continued importance of on-premise sales as a means to build brand ...
U.S. Hispanic-market.(Brief Article)
Apr 16, 2001 ... Corona is cranking up its latest U.S. Hispanic-market promotion, "El Ritmo del Verano con Corona y Paulina," with the signing of international Latin music star Paulina Rubio to anchor the promotion. "This association has been carefully chosen to represent the ideal image for Corona within ...
The new Miller Time pub.(Brief Article)
Apr 16, 2001 ... The new Miller Time pub in Milwaukee, WI, has opened its doors to the public. With 5,000 square-feet of space, the pub can seat 180, and is centered around a 30-foot bar. The new retail operation marks the first time that Miller has lent its name to a bar/restaurant establishment since the ...
Portland Craft Brew Conference a success.(Brief Article)
Apr 16, 2001 ... The Association of Brewers Craft Brewers Conference and Brew Expo took place April 5-7 on Portland, OR. Attendance was reportedly up about 10% from last year. The program was less ambitious than in some previous years, but events were well attended, and the trade show floor ...
The Sprecher Brewing Company.(Brief Article)
Apr 16, 2001 ... The Sprecher Brewing Company has announced a donation of $5000 to the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. A formal presentation of the check took place on March 30th at the hospital. Representing the Sprecher Brewing Co. were Randal Sprecher, president and founder; Thomas Strelka, vice ...
The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company.(Brief Article)
Apr 16, 2001 ... The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company is receiving laurels for the design of its Leinenkugel's Creamy Dark packaging design. The Advertising & marketing Club of Southeastern Wisconsin presented the brand with and Addy, choosing the beer in the single unit packaging category, where it ...
Can't turn down a Carolina Blonde (Iager).(Brief Article)
Apr 16, 2001 ... Associated Press--Mike Smith says that when you get right down to it, there are few things in life simpler than beer. "All it is is water, barley, hops and yeast," he says of the ingredients that make up every mug of beer ever poured. "It's not brain surgery." Maybe not, but ...
Molson Breweries of Canada.(Brief Article)
Apr 16, 2001 ... Coors is bringing its muscle to bear for its new U.S. partner, Molson Breweries of Canada. At Yankee Spirits in Rockland, MA, Molson gets a large central display, complete with banner, neon and a tent suspended from the ceiling. Holding a case of Molson ...
AZ governor sings bill on "Extreme DUI".(Brief Article)
Apr 16, 2001 ... Associated Press--Anyone caught driving in Arizona with a blood-alcohol level of at least .15 will now be subject to the state's tougher penalties for "driving under the extreme influence." Arizona Gov. Jane Hull signed a bill Wednesday afternoon, lowering the extreme DUI limit ...
Louisiana bill to curb underage drinking sputters.(Brief Article)
Apr 16, 2001 ... Associated Press--The annual effort to curb underage drinking by keeping 18-, 19- and 20-year-olds out of Louisiana bars achieved the annual result in a Louisiana House committee: it got nowhere. Rep. Almond Crowe's bill was vehemently attacked last week by members of the ...
Guinness strike is suspended; talks resume with mgmt.(Brief Article)
Apr 23, 2001 ... Associated Press-A strike that threatened to stop the flow of Ireland's beloved Guinness stout has been suspended, with unions ordering workers back to the breweries after a one-day strike that shut Guinness breweries across Ireland. Talks between management and labor were underway this ...
Arkansas boosts beer tax to pay for programs.(Brief Article)
Apr 23, 2001 ... An increased tax on beer in Arkansas would increase to help pay for early childhood and daycare programs under legislation the Arkansas House approved last week. The beer-tax measure by Sen. John Riggs, D-Little Rock, would raise the excise tax on beer 3 percentage points, or ...
Distillers announce support for .08 BAC.(drunken driving legislation)(Brief Article)
Apr 23, 2001 ... Associated Press--The liquor industry has agreed to support a lower threshold for drunken driving. The liquor lobby said last week it will urge state legislatures to lower the legal standard for drunken driving to 0.08 percent blood alcohol content. Most states now have a 0.10 ...
NBWA/Brewers Joint Legislative Conference convenes in Washington, D.C.(National Beer Wholesalers Association)
Apr 23, 2001 ... Special to Modern Brewery Age, By Gregg Glaser--Over a thousand beer wholesalers and brewers from across the country descended on Washington D.C., April 1-4, to attend the 11th Annual National Beer Wholesalers Association/Brewers Joint Legislative Conference. As in years past at ...
Flying Dog wins right to use Road Dog label.(Brief Article)
Apr 23, 2001 ... Flying Dog Brewery LLC has won a five-year battle to put a once-banned label on its Road Dog Ale. The Colorado Liquor Enforcement Division had declined to approve the label in 1995 because it didn't meet federal standards banning "obscene or indecent" labels. The label read ...
Moderate drinking is linked to higher rate of heart attack survival.(Brief Article)
Apr 30, 2001 ... Teetotalers are less likely to survive a heart attack and more likely to develop heart failure than people who have a drink or so daily, two new studies suggest, adding to the suspected benefits of moderate alcohol consumption. Extensive research has shown moderate drinkers are ...
HOP VINE RUMORS.(Brief Article)
Apr 30, 2001 ... We've heard reports that Iron City may strike this week, and if it happens the company may be hard-pressed to continue operations. Also in Pennsylvania, recurrent rumors that Pabst will ...
Miller screens new ads for wholesalers.(Brief Article)
Apr 30, 2001 ... Miller wholesalers got a taste of the brewer's new promotional strategy when they arrived in Milwaukee for the national sales meeting and were greeted at the airport by young women dressed as Miller's iconic "Girl in the Moon," big hats and all. The company is launching three ...
Maris case is back in a Florida court.(Brief Article)
Apr 30, 2001 ... Associated Press--Anheuser Busch's chairman took away a lucrative beer distributorship from the family of the late Roger Maris so he could give his half-brother a share of the business, an attorney for the baseball legend's family alleged last week. August Busch III wanted to ...
Florida senate approves bill on beer bottle sizes.(Brief Article)
Apr 30, 2001 ... The Florida Senate voted 37-2 Friday to lift size restrictions on beer bottles and cans. The bill (SB 202) went to the Florida House, where a similar bill (CS-HB 187) is awaiting floor action. Existing Florida law limits beer and ...
Environmentalists gather to "Save the Ales".(Brief Article)
Apr 30, 2001 ... University wire-- Beer enthusiasts and environmental advocates came out to Save the Ales in Ames, Iowa, last week, combining fun and education while they learned about effects of climate on beer. The event was held at People's Bar and Grill, 2428 Lincoln Way, and was sponsored ...
"Beer ticket" wins student body election.(Brief Article)
Apr 30, 2001 ... Two students at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne were named the winners in a student body election, after the student. election board examined. charges that the students--Justin Busch and Brian Miller--had violated copyright infringement in their campaigns. Busch ...
Poetry campaign uses beer to spread the word.
Apr 30, 2001 ... The Alaska Council on the Arts wants to bring poetry into the mainstream-and it's using beer bottles and sewer and water bills to spread the word. "We are trying to dispel the myth that all the arts are for the elite," said Shannon Planchon, associate director of the council. ...
Bill seeks to stop below-cost beer sales.(Brief Article)
Apr 30, 2001 ... Associated Press--The beer wars have come to Alabama's Capitol Hill. A package store owner from Warrior, AL is asking the state legislature to ban stores from selling beer below cost as a way to pull in customers. Ralph Lawrence of Wayne's Package Store says private package ...