Adam, Joanna, and Zach debate the <a href="https://vinepair.com/booze-news/abi-approaching-beatbox-acquisition/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">rumored sale</a> of the wine-based RTD BeatBox to Anheuser-Busch InBev for $700 million. What prompted AB InBev to make this big of a commitment? What is the long-term upside for BeatBox? Why did drinks companies move away from purchasing or investing in smaller brands in favor of big purchases like this? Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review The VinePair Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and cheers! Zach is reading: <a href="https://vinepair.com/articles/new-bols-blue-liqueur-actually-good/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Did Bols Just Release a Blue Liqueur That’s Actually, Well, Good?</a> Joanna is reading: <a href="https://vinepair.com/2025-holiday-cocktail-countdown/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The 2025 Holiday Cocktail Countdown</a> Adam is reading: Listener mail Instagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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Join VinePair co-founder Adam Teeter, executive editor Joanna Sciarrino, and sommelier and wine educator Zach Geballe as they discuss the latest news, trends, and happenings in the world of wine, beer, and spirits each week. Now officially New York Times recommended! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.