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Taplines: How Non-Alcoholic Beer Got Cool

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The story of non-alcoholic (NA) beer in America actually begins with Prohibition. While some breweries repurposed their refrigeration units and pivoted into the dairy business, many others turned to “near beer” — brews containing 0.5 percent alcohol or less — to stay afloat. Tune in for more.

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Craft Breweries Are Simplifying to Broaden Interest

Imbibe Magazine

In 2017, Andro Chung co-founded Dyke Bar Takeover to bring pop-up queer parties and LGBTQ+ artists to straight bars and spaces. They bonded over their love of beer, lamenting that few mainstream beer brands catered to the queer community outside of Pride Month. This is a new market for craft beer.”—Sarah

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Where To Drink in Salt Lake City, Utah

Imbibe Magazine

For example, a cocktail’s base spirit can be no greater than 1 1/2 ounces, and added liqueurs and modifiers must still keep the total alcohol quantity below 2 1/2 ounces. “I Fisher Brewing Company Hugely popular with Utah’s outdoorsy set, Fisher Brewing also stands as a piece of the state’s craft beer history.

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Fertilized by Opportunity and Innovation, Cider Is Expanding Its Appeal

Imbibe Magazine

It was pigeonholed as a drink for kids,” says Alex Doman, the co-founder and CEO of AVEC Drinks , which makes an alcohol-free cider flavored with cardamom. Craft beer distorts the concept of locality. People aren’t beer drinkers, cider drinkers, wine drinkers, or spirit drinkers,” says co-founder Larsen.“They’re

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Beer Collectors Can’t Get Enough of Costco’s $10 Imperial Stout

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The beer in question: Kirkland Signature Vintage Ale , Costco’s $9.99 Kirkland’s Signatures Costco is no stranger to the alcohol game, nor to receiving plaudits for its releases. On Beer Advocate it scores a more-than-respectable 89 out of 100. release that has somehow taken the internet by storm.

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The Inevitable Rise of Beer Spas

VinePair

Much like wine baths in the early aughts, beer baths have become a full-fledged staple in the world of wellness tourism, and the timing makes sense: With the rise of adaptogenic “social” RTDs, non-alcoholic aperitifs, and even hype-y insulated mugs for staying hydrated, the drinks-wellness Venn diagram often feels like a circle.

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The State of American Whiskey in 2024

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Writing this feature in 2024, I’m tempted to recycle a similar piece I did on craft beer circa 2017. It’s not uncommon to say that the whiskey industry is five to seven years behind craft beer in terms of trends. Will the industry fall into a similar trap as what has happened with craft beer?

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