2021 Year in Review

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It’s a fast-changing world in the alcohol business but beer remains the industry leader in consumer preference and alcohol consumption per capita.  For the third straight year, beer sales by volume have shown a modest increase.  Beer tax collections in N.C. were up 0.63% through November and U.S. sales growth was up 1.5% in 2021, according to Beer Marketer’s INSIGHTS. …

NC beer distributors deliver food to grocers, pantries

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By Catherine Muccigrosso (Courtesy:  Charlotte Observer) Some North Carolina beer and wine distributors are lending a hand to help stock grocery and food pantry shelves amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. With the approval of the state ABC Commission, the NC Beer & Wine Wholesalers and NC Retail Merchants associations are teaming up to help the supply chain. “It’s a difficult time in the supply …

Things You May Not Know About Beer

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As you deal with the fallout from the COVID-19 crisis, it’s always a good thing to talk about beer. Here are some tidbits about the business you may not know: Modelo Especial is now the number four beer in America and, before long, it could be number two.  The Mexican import has grown rapidly in recent years and is now …

Coastal Beverage Steers Beer, Expansion

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(Credit:  David Fredericksen, Wilmington Business Journal) Imagine 600,000 cases of beer on a warehouse floor. One heck of a beer run.   But first you’d have to maneuver through a maze of white hallways and open locked doors with a special card. And be careful not to take a wrong turn into the giant, cold storage facility that’s kept at …

Get Ready for Seltzer Wars in 2020

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Without question, the biggest story this year in the beer business has been the explosive growth of hard seltzer.    Up to now, just two brands—White Claw (60% market share) and Truly (26%)—have had a firm grip on the seltzer business. Through October 5, hard seltzer has generated $1.2 billion of sales in 2019.  Industry analysts believe that number will …

Beer, Wine Excise Tax Revenues Show Slight Increase in 2014

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State excise tax collections for beer and wine increased by 1.9 percent during the 2014 calendar year.  N.C. Department of Revenue figures show total collections of $142.3 million, an increase of $2.7 million from the 2013 calendar year. Beer and wine wholesalers are responsible for collecting the excise tax while providing timely and accurate payment to the state on a …

Beer & Wine Tax Revenues Up During November

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Excise tax collections for beer increased 7% during November, compared to the previous year. N.C. beer tax collections remain up 2.1% year-to-date. Table wine revenues increased 6.9% during November and are up 6.5% for the first 11 months of 2014. Monthly tax collections are a reflection of the previous month’s sales.