Venezuela's Chavez takes over Polar Beer

In another abhorrent move by South America's most powerful dictator, Chavez has taken land and facilities away from Empresas Polar SA. Chavez has been continually harassing the company with threats and now he has finally moved on them. He has seized five of the company's lots and has told the head of Polar not to challenge him (bastard!). According to the article, Chavez wants to use the land for subsidized housing. When will this dictator be stopped? Article here. How sad!

If you build it, they will come. Bacardi builds wind turbines to (maybe) make spirits. Go Earth!

This is a step in the direction. Bacardi has build two large wind turbines to power their distillery. Who knows how much power they will output but hey, at least they're trying. Check out the article here. Way to go Bacardi!

UPDATE: The Miami Herald reported this:

The turbines will produce about 1,000,000 kWh of electricity per year, roughly enough to offset the consumption of electricity by the tourism-related activities at the Casa Bacardi Visitor Center.

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Yumm...7-11 Beer??

Turns out the beer space in 7-11 just got a lot tighter. 7-11 has decided to private label a beer called: "Game Day". I am sold! The lucky brewer is City Brewing located in Wisconsin. My guess is it will taste like cheese and Lambeau field.

7-11 says:

The company confirmed that the new product is a premium beer selling at a budget price but wouldn't provide further details.

I guess I have to try it first. I am assuming it will be launching soon. Let me know if you start seeing it out and about. Article here.

Wineries to stay open later...

This is good to see. Wineries will now be staying open past 5 PM to extend the experience. I think this is a great idea for the up and coming companies who want more visibility by walk through traffic. I think all wineries should start heading in this direction. When the sun goes down, that is when the wine country comes alive. So start heading over and get ready to enjoy the amazing sunsets! Article here.