Stella Artois, the legendary pilsner from Belgium, named the champion of the 14th Stella Artois World Draught Masters competition, which was hosted in London on October 28. The event, which has been held annually since 1997, celebrates the iconic 9-step pouring ritual, which must be followed by any professional bartender in the world. This time, the grand prize—the Stella Artois Chalice—went to Chris Myers from Madison, Wisconsin (USA).

As part of its marketing platform «8 years changes everything», Beam Global Spirits & Wine announced  the launch of ‘Beamfire’ sweepstakes — an online competition that allows consumers to celebrate how much they’ve matured along with Jim Beam Black® over the last 8 years — and burn down their past by tossing the items and even the outdated thoughts into a virtual bonfire that burns at www.beamfire.com.

SABMiller’s Šariš, one of the leading beer brands in the Slovakian beer market, is available in three variants: Premium, Light and Dark. In order to maintain and strengthen the current market position, a new brand positioning has been defined directing at the authentic roots of Šariš: ‘Easterner at heart’. An evolutionary upgrade of the brand should support this new brand positioning.

Jose Cuervo, the world’s best-selling tequila, issued a public invitation to Eliot Spitzer, the former New York Governor to enjoy a weekend of responsible festivities in Las Vegas at the CuervoGames National Finals on October 30.  Outraged after hearing that he, a 1984 graduate of Harvard Law School, was denied admission into the Harvard Club last week, Cuervo has offered to cover his travel and expenses and provide weekend-long VIP access at what promises to be one of the most legendary weekends of the year.