Alabama ABC: Provide, Protect, Produce
Constant improvement. That single goal is at the core of the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board’s mission. Despite the Montgomery-based agency’s recent leadership transition, its focus and commitment to outstanding service remains at...
What’s New at Your Favorite Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries?
Kentucky bourbon remains in a modern golden age. An ongoing spirits boom was supercharged during Covid, as consumers stuck at home joined whiskey social media groups and researched brands and bottles. Suddenly, everybody was...
2024 New Products Guide
Once again, the Beverage Information Group editorial team has compiled hundreds of new products released or redesigned in the past 12 months – beers, wines and spirits. This guide is a great reference if...
7 Beverage Alcohol Trends for 2024
Trend picks and predictions for 2024 began rolling in late last year, and we’ve poured over numerous reports. One thing everyone seems to agree on: No-/lo-alcohol drinks are here to stay.
Not only are they...
Realignment at the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division
As an agency that has been around since the repeal of Prohibition, the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) has undergone many changes throughout the years — and 2023 was no exception.
Until recently, the agency...
Announcing Our Inaugural Alcohol Industry 40 Under 40
StateWays magazine and our parent company Beverage Information Group have recognized the best young leaders in the alcohol industry with its inaugural 40 Under 40 program.
Our list represents a diverse group of amazing leaders and trend...
What’s Popping in Sparkling Wine in 2023
Sparkling wine has come into its own as a beverage that transcends celebratory toasts. As author Hester Browne quipped, “Always keep a bottle of Champagne in the fridge for special occasions. Sometimes, the special...
Beer Trends in 2023: A Time of Transition
Perhaps more so than any other beverage alcohol category, beer has undergone the most change in the past five years.
Pre-pandemic, a rise in microbrewery taprooms drove greater consumer experimentation, which in turn helped fuel...
Virginia ABC Named StateWays 2023 Overall Best Practices Winner
Accountability, service, integrity, and performance excellence. These are the values that the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (Virginia ABC) strives to uphold in everything that it does. The agency has 4,947 employees spread across...
The 2023 StateWays Best Practices Awards
The StateWays Magazine Control State Best Practices Awards launched in 2015 to recognize control state agencies that lead the industry in innovation, education and enforcement.
Best Enforcement Program
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services
By Krystina Skibo
In the...