Beer connoisseurs and beginners alike will come together to celebrate the eighth annual American Craft Beer Week® (ACBW) from May 13-19. ACBW events and celebrations are expected to be held across all 50 states.ACBW is an opportunity to toast the … Continued
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ASSOCIATION NEWS: Letter from the Connecticut Small Brand Council
The Connecticut Small Brand Council (CSBC) is an association fostering a stronger relationship between the existing three tiered system and the consumer and advocating for those smaller companies that create the product and ship it. CSBC members include small manufacturers, … Continued
RIHA CLOUMN: The Four Most Powerful Letters in Hospitality? RSVP
By Dale J. Venturini, President/CEO, RI Hospitality Association If you’re like me, you are constantly getting bombarded with invitations to various events from political fundraisers, to industry nights, to good-cause benefits and everything in between! With all of us seemingly … Continued
National Restaurant Association Announces Star of the Bar Semi-Finalists
In a nationwide search among professional mixologists to show off their most creative cocktail talents, five of the six semi-finalists were selected by an International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event (IWSB) judges panel. The sixth was picked by the general … Continued
MAY 28, 2013: Connecticut Restaurant Association Hosts Legislative Reception
The Connecticut Restaurant Association (CRA), in conjunction with Diageo, will host an at the State Capitol on Tuesday, May 28 from 5:30pm -7:30pm. This is the 2nd Annual event co-hosted by the CRA and Diageo, and gives each organization an … Continued
Trade Organization for Craft Distillers Announced
The formal launch of the American Craft Distillers Association (ACDA)was announced On April 9, 2013. As Rory Donovan, interim president of ACDA, explains, ACDA was formed “of, by, and for licensed craft distillers” in order to “promote and protect craft … Continued
RIHA CLOUMN: Buyer Beware
By Dale J. Venturini, President/CEO, RI Hospitality Association How many times have you opened a letter that looks ‘official’ to discover that you owe a nominal sum of money to some ubiquitous state agency? It could be $50.00, $100.00, or … Continued
USBG CHARITY PARTNER AND SERVICE DAYS ANNOUNCED
The United States Bartenders’ Guild National Charity Foundation (NCF) announced its 2013 charity partner, Share Our Strength. In 2013, the USBG NCF and its 37 chapters will work together on three national days of service toward the goal of ending … Continued
Brewers Association Announces 2013 Style Guidelines
The Brewers Association (BA) released its 2013 Beer Style Guidelines. Updated annually, this year’s version defines 142 styles of beer, up from 140 in 2012. The 2013 version incorporates more than 100 suggestions from U.S. and international beer judges and … Continued
Brewing Professionals Assemble in the Nation’s Capital
The Brewers Association (BA) concluded the 30th edition of the Craft Brewers Conference (CBC) & BrewExpo America® on March 29, 2013. As the largest industry gathering, CBC brought together some 6,400 brewing professionals and approximately 440 exhibitors in the nation’s … Continued
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