A brewing battle over excise taxes divides the beer industry and shows just how much some small brewers have grown.
Anheuser-Busch InBev's new Straw-Ber-Rita and Black Crown beverages steer away from the company's slumping core beer brands.
A new study finds that these popular beverages may cause an erratic heartbeat and other health problems. It's the latest blow to the industry.
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Between sales, jobs and tax revenue, brewers are picking up a larger share of the tab.
It's marketing itself as a beverage instead of a supplement to qualify for sale to millions of consumers on the government program.
A 4% drop in pint orders and higher prices may signal worse luck ahead for brewers, which rely on March to start a seasonal upswing.
New research gives credence to NYC Mayor Bloomberg's assertion that 'people are dying every day' from sugary drinks.
While not as pronounced as pineapple gin, bourbon aged in maple and wine barrels instead of oak creates spicier, richer varieties.
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