VinePair

JUNE 4, 2024

percent ABV Funny Water , carving a new niche in non-carbonated alcoholic drinks that, unlike wine or most cocktails, aren’t too strong. Seeking new audiences, companies are packaging hard teas, alcoholic refreshers, and fruit-infused vodka waters that deliver flavor, not fizz, making for smoother drinking.

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Vodka Alcohol IPA Zero-Proof 111

VinePair

MAY 5, 2024

Demand for sweeter, fruity, bolder flavor profiles across all of alcohol has influenced craft innovation and the brands that are driving segment growth,” according to Circana client insight consultants Ryan Toenies and Cara Piotrowski. New Belgium 2023 was a banner year for Colorado’s New Belgium Brewing.

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Craft Beer Beer IPA Stout 133

Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

But, as the non-alcoholic movement continues to grow, a new wave of non-alc gins has emerged, promising the familiar flavors without the alcohol. Initially conceived as a medicinal liquor, gin has its roots in the juniper-infused spirits produced by monks and alchemists across the continent. What is non-alcoholic gin?

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Gin Alcohol Mocktails Zero-Proof 52

The Whiskey Wash

JULY 27, 2024

The recent change in legislation by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, which states that American single malt whiskey does not need to be aged in virgin American white oak casks, has opened up many doors for producers. The distillery was founded by the Loeffelholz family: Ralf, Mary, Christian, and Bridgit.

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Whiskey Stout Brandy Rum 98

VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Competition has increased, especially in the broader alcohol market. But they also make phenomenal lagers, stouts, and barrel-aged beers. From a wheat beer to a barrel-aged triple to a stout, all are created with great attention to detail and quality. Sales have slowed. The cost of all inputs has gone up and stayed up.

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Beer IPA Bar Craft Beer 142

VinePair

MARCH 12, 2024

Instead of an imperial stout or lambic of great vintage, Wedeking had squirreled away four expired cans of Busch Light Apple, a flavored lager that was discontinued in 2022. Hoarding is familiar behavior in beverage alcohol, from loading car trunks with Tree House IPAs or stocking cellars with bourbon from W.L.

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Beer Stout Craft Beer IPA 119

Advanced Mixology

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Beer Styles and Characteristics Beer styles are categories of beer that share common features such as origin, history, ingredients, appearance, aroma, flavor, mouthfeel, and alcohol content. Examples: Goose Island Bourbon County Stout, Innis & Gunn Original, Rodenbach Grand Cru.

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Craft Beer Beer Stout IPA 52

VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Some in the movement are using the spotlight to highlight Korea’s traditional drinks and drinking culture, incorporating unique Korean “sool” (alcoholic beverages) into their programs and emulating the atmosphere of Korea’s “pocha” or pubs. A great example is the Open Sesame, made with sesame-infused bourbon, genepy, licor 43, and chocolate.

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Wine Hospitality Beer Liqueur 52

Dry Atlas

DECEMBER 11, 2024

By Chris Losh, Co-Founder of the World Alcohol-Free Awards One of the beauties of the World Alcohol-Free Awards is the way in which it holds a mirror up to the world of non-alc. We saw a few more variations last yearsours, stouts etc.and wed expect that to continue. Last year, we had drinks that needed infusing in hot water.

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