Craft Spirits Weekly
Welcome to the 32nd issue of Craft Spirits Weekly, a service dedicated to bringing you the news most important to the craft spirits distiller. Check your inbox every Thursday to find a curated selection of articles and news pieces from the American Craft Spirits Association.
Do Good Distillery Founder, Jim Harrelson, Passes Away at 38

The people who knew Jim Harrelson best knew the “Do Good” on his bottles was more than just a slogan. It was his life’s mission. The Do Good Distillery founder passed away Sunday after suffering a heart attack. He was 38. (Modesto Bee)
Anchor Distilling to Spin Off as Standalone Company After Brewery Sale

While craft beer lovers may be lamenting the sale of San Francisco’s Anchor Steam beer to Japan’s Sapporo Holdings, craft spirits lovers will be able to rejoice. Anchor’s principal owners, Tony Foglio and Keith Greggor, are splitting Anchor Brewing & Distilling in two with the deal and will retain Anchor’s distillery and its spirits brands under the standalone Anchor Distilling Company name. (WhiskyCast)

Boot Hill Distillery Revises Prickly Ash Bitters 

Italy may have some of the world’s most iconic amaro brands, but Dodge City, Kansas-based Boot Hill Distillery is hoping to prove that a bitter liqueur straight out of the American West can more than hold its own against its European counterparts. (The Drinkable Globe)
Distilleries to Host Eclipse-Watching Events  
Bring on the dark, as distilleries across the country will open up their facilities to eager solar eclipse watchers on Aug. 21. Many will host viewing parties or multi-day festivals, while others plan to roll out eclipse-themed booze. (Wine Enthusiast) 

Belmont Farm Release 25-Year-Old Craft Whiskey

There’s a lot of young craft whiskey out there, no doubt. That’s due primarily to the fact most of the distilleries themselves are just a few years old. A handful of older craft outlets have been going for a bit though, such as Belmont Farm Distillery in Virginia. (The Whiskey Wash) 
Manatawny Still Works Opens Philly Tasting Room and Bottle Shop  

Pottstown, Pa. distillery Manatawny Still Works has touched down in brick-and-mortar form on East Passyunk Ave. in Philadelphia, with the small-batch booze maker opening its own bar and tasting room—partly operational as of this week. (Eater Philadelphia) 

Illinois Corn Growers Look to Whiskey to Boost Revenue

As low corn prices continue to be a financial stressor to farmers, some Illinois corn producers are beginning to look outside of traditional farming for new revenue-generating ideas. (The Rock River Times) 

Ghost Coast Hosts Golf Tournament to Boost Parkinson's Awareness
Ghost Coast Distillery is hosting a golf tournament this Friday to raise awareness for Parkinson’s Disease in Savannah and Chatham County, Ga. (WSAV Savannah)
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