Growing Barley for Beer: The New York Story

Growing Barley for Beer: The New York Story

With the demand for locally-grown malting barley expected to outpace the acreage now under cultivation, research and education to assist the farming community in meeting the anticipated demand is one critical key component to the success of the re-emergence of locally-grown malting grains.

Latest Wine Consumption Trends: US Still Rising

Latest Wine Consumption Trends: US Still Rising

The US is still seeing significant wine sales growth; it is the highest wine consuming country by volume, drinking 341.5 million nine-litre cases in 2016.This is expected to rise 4.9% by 2020, to 358.3 million cases, according to a report released this week by trade show Vinexpo and drinks research firm The IWSR.

Millennials Are Drinking More Wine Than Boomers

Millennials Are Drinking More Wine Than Boomers

Millennials drank around 159.6 million cases of wine last year [2015], an amount that surpasses any other generation.This would amount to 42% of all wine drunk in 2015, and on average, millennials—those born between 1980 and the late 1990s—are downing around 3.1 glasses a sitting, according to a new report by the Wine Market Council, and as reported by Wine Spectator.

Here's to Summer

Here's to Summer

The return of warm weather means exciting seasonal beer and wine products and promotions.

When it comes to beverage alcohol, summer is truly sizzling. Suppliers and retailers can leverage the hot season to sell more of the quaffs that consumers love, linking the products to holidays, entertaining and unique events.

Foremost among summer beverage alcohol selections are beer and wine.

Consumer Trends in Hard Cider

Consumer Trends in Hard Cider

Cider has proven to be the world's fastest growing beverage category over the last 10 years. Compared to the craft beer industry, cider is second only to IPAs.

A major trend in the craft beer industry is a focus on the quality and origin of ingredients. Snyder says that it’s important that cider makers convey this kind of information to their customers.

Local Ingredients, Local Products

Local Ingredients, Local Products

We try to incorporate a local theme across the board in the business. A connection with the local community extends beyond the name on a label. Nearly 95 percent of the corn and rye and 85 percent of the malt used to produce the spirits is purchased from New York State growers. Our goal is to encourage farmers to grow small grains again.

Caffeine Couture: Can Coffee Get Any Haut-er?

Caffeine Couture: Can Coffee Get Any Haut-er?

The key to getting the most out of a coffee program is finding the right sip, and the right fit. Along with a focus on organic and artisanal-roasted beans, these new producers are uniquely dedicated to their craft. In the quickly expanding world of artisan coffees, new roasters and brewers get into the game everyday.