Welcome to another edition of Uncorked News. Interesting industry info for liquor stores, beer stores, and wine shops with a splash of point of sale (POS) technology topics.
‘Juicy’ is suddenly what every beer, wine, seltzer wants to be
“At Off Color Brewing’s taproom in Chicago, bartenders field one question from customers more than any other: “Do you have any juicy beers?”
It’s not easily answered, mostly because the definition of “juicy” is subjective. Do these guests seek tropical fruit flavors? Citrus notes? Hazy IPAs? Never mind the fact that Off Color has never brewed an IPA – juicy or otherwise – in its 10-year history, focusing instead on Belgian-inspired and farmhouse styles.
“It becomes a matter of sort of figuring out how they’re personally defining the word ‘juicy,’ ” says Ben Ustick, the brewery’s social media and marketing coordinator.”
Cannabis Law, Credit Cards, and MN Liquor Stores
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Anheuser-Busch Follows Coke In Killing Popular Brands
The company said in a letter to wholesalers that it wants to “better focus and simplify for growth,” according to Retail Dive.
It will move its focus to what the company calls its “mega brands,” the letter said.”
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MA Bill to expand wine, beer licenses opposed by ‘packies’
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