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Grapico Turns 100, Gets a New Look

Grapico kicks off a yearlong celebration of its 100th birthday with the launch of vintage-inspired packaging and a real sugar version that will be available in glass bottles. The new branding touts the grape soda as “A Southern Thing” and embraces the quirks and eccentricities that make the region and Grapico unique.

High Brew Raises $4 Million from CAVU Venture Partners, Joins Dr Pepper Snapple’s Allied Brands Stable

Speaking from his company’s Austin headquarters, CEO David Smith discussed the raise further in a call with BevNET, saying the new funding will go towards further expansion of the company’s sales and marketing efforts and getting more “feet on the street,” which will see the buildout of a High Brew field marketing team across the country.

Michter’s Releases Its 2016 Limited Production US*1 Barrel Strength Rye

A Kentucky Straight Rye, Michter's Barrel Strength Rye is bottled at barrel strength rather than the 84.8 proof alcohol level of Michter's US*1 Single Barrel Rye. The barrel entry proof for the product was 103 proof, a strength that Michter's believes yields a richer, smoother product than a higher entry proof would.