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Massachusetts Legislative Session Extended, Leaving Hope for Franchise Law Reform

Massachusetts Legislative Session Extended, Leaving Hope for Franchise Law Reform

The clock seemed to expire last week on Massachusetts craft brewers’ hopes of finally achieving franchise law reform. After finally reaching a compromise with wholesalers after a decade of contentious negotiations, the measure (S. 2841) unanimously passed the Senate but couldn’t get out of the House Ways and Means Committee before the expiration of the legislative session last Friday.

Neil Witte Launches TapStar Draft Service Certification Program

Neil Witte Launches TapStar Draft Service Certification Program

Under normal circumstances, about 10% of all the beer consumed in the U.S. flows from kegs, through draft lines and into pitchers and glasses at bars, restaurants, brewery taprooms and other venues using a combination of physics and chemistry. Few people understand draft system wizardry better than Neil Witte, so who better than the Master Cicerone and draft expert to ascertain the quality of draft service at on-premise retailers?

The Virginia Beer Co. Celebrates Community From Curbside

Like most businesses, The Virginia Beer Company had to temporarily close its facility to the public in mid-March, postponing marquee events like the brewery’s 4th anniversary. The brewery shifted to curbside-only and local delivery operations until Phase 1 protocols allowed them to reopen parts of their outdoor beer garden.

Molson Coors: Jennifer Martinez Named Senior Director of Corporate Affairs; Breakthru Beverage Acquires Miller Portfolio in Southern Nevada

Molson Coors: Jennifer Martinez Named Senior Director of Corporate Affairs; Breakthru Beverage Acquires Miller Portfolio in Southern Nevada

Molson Coors Beverage Company has hired Jennifer Martinez as senior director of corporate affairs. Also, the Breakthru Beverage Group announced that it has acquired the Miller portfolio of brands in southern Nevada, giving the multi-state beer, wine and spirits wholesaler the full Molson Coors portfolio in the state.