Booze Business

JULY 9, 2024

This shift is reflected in the market with beer sales stagnating, wine offering alcohol-free alternatives, and spirits brands introducing non-alcohol versions of cocktails. Total beverage alcohol e-commerce sales are expected to grow 66% by 2025, reaching $42 billion annually. billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $28.6

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Their “Year in Beer” recap post made it official: More breweries closed than opened this year, dropping to 9,736 by their count. revbrewchicago A post shared by @revbrewchicago I’ve updated our Chicagoland Craft Beer Map , and that was a real bummer of a “delete” button to have to press. No Kaiser Tiger ?

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VinePair

APRIL 11, 2025

When the VinePair team isnt busy working at HQ, were in the field doing what we do best: scoping out the best cocktails, wine, and beer in the five boroughs. We felt a couple rounds of French sparkling wine, Chartreuse-forward cocktails, and glasses of sake were in order. April has been a month of intense uncertainty so far.

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VinePair

JULY 10, 2024

Making beer has long been the proving ground for innovative technologies, from the earliest mercury thermometer and first saccharometer through the introduction of the cylindroconical fermenter and on to the modern hop torpedo. If you put 10 beers in front of them and one or two are molecular, they will not be able to pinpoint them.”

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VinePair

JANUARY 13, 2025

For much of the wine industry, 2024 provided few reasons to pop corks. Reports of declining overall consumption , falling grape prices, and continued soft demand on the horizon made 2024 a year to forget while clouding the outlook for 2025. 3 Italian sparkling wine in the U.S., market for this very Italian sparkling wine.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Just in time for the longer days, our March/April 2025 issue , features a taste test of alcohol-free aperitifs, a quickly growing category that allows for an aperitivo at any hour. Mix it with club soda, an NA sparkling wine or beer, or even use it to fancify your sparkling water. rebranded itself.

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VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2024

Analysts for the trade group Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America put the reality bluntly in a year-end 2023 report : Whether in beer, wine, or spirits, “growth is anything but certain.” Currently, beer and spirits are the two categories with the biggest beef. and was praised by beer, wine, and spirits groups alike.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

AUGUST 5, 2024

Stockholm’s Restaurant & Brewery in downtown Geneva has been around and making beer in their front window since 2002; they described it as a temporary closure, so hopefully they’ll be back up and running soon. I’m gonna guess a lot of bottle shops have this penciled in for 2025 and if they don’t, they should.

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Bar Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

The eighth edition of the London Wine, Spirits, and Beer Competitions proudly introduces its inaugural Regional and Category Ambassadors Program for the 2025 edition. Through insightful interviews with industry experts, his podcast delves into wine regions, styles, science, and producers.

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Cheers

AUGUST 14, 2024

Spirits, wines, beers, RTDs and non-alcohol products are all welcome to enter. Four finalists will be selected to present their products to a panel of industry experts at the 2025 Beverage Week in Annapolis in June.

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Cheers

MAY 15, 2024

MSC Cruises, with a fleet of 22 ships with three new vessels due to be launched in 2025, 2026 and 2027, operates in more than 100 countries, offering cruises across five continents to more than 300 destinations. The post MSC Cruises Unveils World’s Greatest Bars Program appeared first on Cheers.

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VinePair

JUNE 26, 2024

Consequently, this marks the first year in nearly 30 years that the industry saw a slip in spirits, beer, and wine sales. High inventory levels are expected to persist into 2024 and potentially beyond, with normalization now not expected until 2025 or early 2026,” says president of the U.S. Premium Beer or Bust The U.S.

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Bar Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

The 8th annual London Spirits Competitions will take place on March 26-27 in 2025 in central London, and brands looking to get international credibility and product feedback from leading trade buyers, are encouraged to submit their products now. Brands are encouraged to enter before the 2025 super early submission deadline of August 31, 2024.

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Bar Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2025

Joining him are Ollie Bridgewater, Executive Chef at Michelin-starred The Gilpin in Windermere, and Ruth Hansom, owner of Hansom Restaurant & Wine Bar in North Yorkshire and the first female winner of the prestigious Roux Scholarship back in 2016.

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Pretty Decent Beer Co (PDBC) is expanding its presence in East London with a brand-new taproom in a historic canal-side building by Victoria Park, set to open on Wednesday, 4th December. Guests will find a variety of beer styles, from hazy IPAs to fruit sours, alongside vegan, gluten-free, and alcohol-free options.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 16, 2024

Water from the snow-capped Himalayas is used in the making of the rum, which is blended in sal wood casks using Indian methodologies, and further bottled using the solera system, which is a process for ageing liquids like wine, beer, vinegar and brandy by blending different ages and vintages together to create a consistent quality.

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Bar Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

2025 Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report reveals how cocktail culture is evolving in the UK and around the world Nearly half of Brits (44 percent) say they would prefer a G&T to a cup of tea when getting together with friends, according to a new survey by Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held international spirits company.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

When the VinePair team isnt busy working at HQ, were in the field doing what we do best: scoping out the best cocktails, wine, and beer in the five boroughs. On the beer front, craft breweries and bars impressed us with their frothy pours and bold flavors that are well worth a visit, too. Here, banchan are the stars.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

On his and the other organic vineyards from which he sources, he hand-harvests separate lots, then micro-ferments them with native yeast to create the palette of wines he blends for Cava in the off-grid cellar he built into the bones of a 19th-century winery on his estate. He plans to release a 10-year-old Cava in 2025.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) wrapped up its 87th Annual Convention and Product Showcase in San Diego on October 1. In 2017, the Independent Beer Distributors Relief Fund was established in Texas following the destruction of Hurricane Harvey. The beer market is still struggling — there’s no denying it.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JANUARY 6, 2025

As we wrap 2024 and head into 2025, my main prediction for the year is that we see fewer closures, but a lot more acquisitions, mergers and partnerships. Good City’s now-former owners kept the rights to the brand and Explorium will be licensing it to keep brewing those beers. Keep the cash flow going, everyone! Buy merch, too.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JANUARY 31, 2025

Tomorrow afternoon, you can sample some great beers from breweries like Gnosis, New Oberpfalz and Blockhead Beerworks and listen to a Johnny Cash tribute band at the Big Barn Beer Fest at County Line Orchard in Hobart, IN. You can get a taste of their barrel-aged beers including the La Lucora that we loved at FoBAB.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 5, 2025

These dishes were paired with Purely Sedona Water, Coopers Hawk Wine (including their Lux Sparkling Wine) , and beer from Santa Monica Brew Works. The post PEOPLE and Audi Host the 2025 SAG Awards Post-Awards Gala appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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VinePair

APRIL 9, 2025

With thousands of breweries worldwide, craft beer has become a global sensation. Many of these producers are tucked away in destinations one may consider craft beer meccas. Thats why were sharing the very best destinations for beer travel that venture off the beaten path.

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VinePair

JANUARY 3, 2025

Whatever the case may be, anyone opting to put down the booze for a while is in luck, as the non-alcoholic beer market is absolutely booming right now. According to data from Circana , nationwide dollar sales for NA beer leaped by 29.2 We also consider whether or not the beer was true to its intended style or category.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 31, 2025

Godfather James Get hopped up on National Beer Day (4/7) with this whisky-based mixed drink. This cocktail is ideal for those who love the taste of beer but want something that packs a punch. The spirit base balances out the heaviness that Guinness beer is known to have.

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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2025

Compared to beer and spirits, non-alcoholic (NA) wine has struggled a bit to pinpoint its identity in the recent rise of zero-proof options. In this years NA wine tasting, some clear trends emerged, hinting at the possible future direction of the industry. Here are the best NA wines we tried this year.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Finding a bargain in the wine world today can feel like an impossible task. Whether it be an emerging region or a producer that’s flown under the radar, there are still some exciting hidden gems to discover in wine. Adam Urban, general manager, Sidetracked Wine Co. I love the wines of J.C. Chamblee, Ga.

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VinePair

JANUARY 23, 2025

Wine Industry report for 2025. SVBs yearly report is widely considered to be the leading source of information on market trends in the wine business, offering an analysis of the overall industry and sharing marketing strategies based on data on pricing, sales, and wineries financial standings. percent revenue decline.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 8, 2024

There was a significant increase in creative no- and low-ABV menus, an obsession with clarified and carbonated cocktails, and, unfortunately, a massive price hike on bottle and by-the-glass wine lists. Here are 11 drinks trends to look out for in 2025. New Norms for Wine and Cocktail Pricing 2024 was the year of sticker shock.

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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2025

Now, with white wine in a renaissance phase and bargoers gulping Guinness at unprecedented rates , we look to the next calendar year and ponder what lies ahead. Listen Online Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify The article The VinePair Podcast: What Will 2025 Bring for the Drinks Industry? Tune in for more.

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VinePair

JANUARY 24, 2025

While anyone who understands economic bubbles knows the craft beer industry isnt set up for an impending nosedive, there is a kernel of truth there: Whenever theres tremendous growth in a given industry, at some point, theres going to be a pullback. What weve witnessed over the past few years is craft beer pulling back.

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Cheers

JANUARY 29, 2025

The Mohegan Sun casino in Uncasville, CT, held its 21th Sun Wine & Food Fest from Jan. The Grand Tasting included more than 1,000 varieties of wine, beer and spirits, along with several celebrity chef demonstrations. The post Seen and Sampled at the 2025 Sun Wine & Food Fest appeared first on Cheers.

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Good Spirits News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Canandaigua, NY For foodie enthusiasts this winter through spring, The Lake House on Canandaigua , a luxury lakeside resort in the Finger Lakes, presents its exclusive Wine, Beer, and Spirits Series at Rose Tavern featuring three unforgettable evenings of culinary artistry and local flavors. for a curated Beer Pairing Dinner.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In this issue we focus on trends, from the latest on-premise predictions for 2025 to updates on the major beverage categories. We also include a profile of the Bar Louierestaurant chain; nonalcoholic beer picks, reviews of the best Old World wines, What Im Drinking Now,and more.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 29, 2025

Credit: New Riff Distilling New Riff Distilling has announced the release of its 2025 Single Malt whiskey, featuring some of the distillery’s oldest malt whiskeys aged up to 10 years. The 2025 edition represents the culmination of a project that began shortly after the distillery’s founding in 2014.

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VinePair

JANUARY 17, 2025

When the VinePair team isnt busy working at HQ, were in the field doing what we do best: scoping out the best cocktails, wine, and beer in the five boroughs. Cafe Mados version replaces the typical vermouth with a splash of Savagnin, a white wine from Frances Jura region known for its savory, oxidative notes.

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