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Guinness brewing ops being consoldiated in Irleand

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Diageo PLC said today that it would close two Irish breweries, reduce operations at a third facility and cut its staff in the country by more than half as it consolidates Guinness brewing operations in Ireland. ... (05/09/2008)

Tastings: Our expert points you to her top picks at the wine festival

Rebecca Droke/Post-Gazette

Barbara McKenna, owner of the Hydehold Restaurant in Moon and Jim Brinkman, dining room manager and wine buyer, taste wines from Chaddsford Winery in Chadds Ford, Pa. at last year's Pittsburgh Wine Festival Grand Tasting.

The Pittsburgh Wine Festival, now in it's sixth year, ranks among the top 10 public wine events in America. ... (05/08/2008)

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Many continue efforts to eliminate drink tax (05/03/2008)
Wawa to raise price for coffee at its stores 6 cents a cup (05/02/2008)
Pittsburgh Wine Fest becoming a dine fest (05/01/2008)
Spirits: Mexican farmers turn over land once used for agave to corn (05/01/2008)
Drink tax foes step up efforts to end levy (05/01/2008)
Drink tax haul exceeds forecast (04/30/2008)
Picturesque Northern California county is a wine lover's paradise (04/27/2008)
Chairman's Selection, specialty wine sales drop inexplicably (04/27/2008)
New from the PLCB: wine sold in vending machines (04/27/2008)
Tastings: This part of Monterey Peninsula is California's next big wine thing (04/24/2008)
Beer: Penn Brewery among world-class winners (04/24/2008)
PepsiCo profit rises 5 percent on international growth (04/24/2008)
The wild brew yonder (04/17/2008)
And the winner is ... you decide (04/17/2008)
Get ready to sip (04/17/2008)
Lehigh Valley wineries earn recognition (04/17/2008)
Opponents of drink tax form PAC, plan to target county councilwoman (04/15/2008)
In a sea of casual cocktails, high-end drinks are just getting better (04/10/2008)
Tastings: Kosher for Passover with wines that get better every year (04/10/2008)
Animal Friends wine-tasting (04/10/2008)
Useful cocktail terms (04/10/2008)
Tastings: Sorting wine books in spring cleaning allows gems to shine (04/03/2008)
Beer: Illinois man hits it big with home brew (04/03/2008)
City to test 'Rock Light' (04/03/2008)
Fresh Find: Pittsburgh 250 wine (03/27/2008)

Come hungry to 'Grillin' and Swillin'

"Grillin' and Swillin'" is the smokin' title of a cooking class to be held Wednesday at Bella Sera by Greco in Canonsburg. ... (05/08/2008)

LCB seeks advice on bringing better wine to Pa.

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is forming a Wine Advisory Council comprising restaurant owners, hotel managers and wine experts "to help bring the best selections and wine values to ... (05/08/2008)

Wine enthusiasts stomp on shipment proposal

Mike Havelka and Andy Kozusko are inviting fellow wine enthusiasts to a Bellevue restaurant event that is equal parts party and protest. (05/05/2008)

Iron City rescue plan deadlines evaporating

The multiparty agreement that kept Iron City Beer flowing appears in danger of going flat as the reorganized brewer hedges on its commitment to make $4 million in capital improvements. ... (05/03/2008)