News Database of Black-Owned Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries

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In recognition and to support Black-owned alcohol beverage companies, VinePair has developed a database of these companies, which will be searchable by anyone in the drinks community.
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News Key Legislation to Help PPP Loans Enacted

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The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act was enacted today after being signed by the president. The bill, which was passed in the Senate by unanimous consent on Wednesday will address many concerns that craft brewers have had with the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness requirements. The Brewers Association found in a recent impact survey that more than 80% of brewers who responded indicate having received a PPP loan.
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News Memorial Day Holiday is Second Biggest Weekend for Beer Sales

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Memorial Day weekend is only to Fourth of July for beer sales. But the spike in sales is almost certain to be smaller than usual this year due to the pandemic. According to an article in CNBC, consumers are drinking more at home, but that isn’t enough to offset lost sales of beer at bars, restaurants and entertainment venues.
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News Colorado Breweries Allowed To Deliver In-State, Finally

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Last Friday, March 20, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued an executive order, permitting additional Colorado liquor licensees to deliver alcohol beyond those traditionally allowed to deliver alcohol until April 18.
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News Colorado Brewers Guild and Left Hand Brewing announce “Colorado Strong Fund”

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Colorado Brewers Guild and Left Hand Brewing have announced a local take on the All Together beer collaboration — the “Colorado Strong Pale Ale.” It’s a beer to support Colorado craft breweries, suppliers while raising funds for healthcare, hospitality, service industry, and gig economy workers across Colorado.
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News Slow Start to On-Premise Likely When Reopen Begins

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A survey of 1,000 consumers conducted by Datassential found that only 20% of consumers will “absolutely dine in right away” when restaurants reopen, with 39% considering and 41% saying “no way.” That is a common theme being painted by multiple surveys including a survey by Monday Night Brewing Co. that said 75% of craft beer consumers would be unlikely to visit a brewery in the month of June.
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