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Oktoberfest Season Is In Full Swing: This Week's Beer Events & Socials

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

It’s August now— which means Oktoberfest season is underway! We saw the emergence of a very early version from 3 Sheeps back in late June (!) and Solemn Oath knows full well what you think about seasonal creep given the name of their Way Too Early Fest , which is where their Oktoberface just emerged a few days ago. Turns out it wasn’t really all that early.

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The Fond de Culotte Is France’s Beloved Off-Menu Aperitif

PUNCH

The Fond de Culotte, also known as Suze-cass, is a bittersweet French aperitif of Suze and cassis that's available off-menu at Paris bars.

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Drink of the Week: Blue Bottle’s NOLA Instant Coffee

Imbibe Magazine

Sometimes a beverage becomes so synonymous with a place that it adopts the geographic moniker as a description of style. Such is the case in New Orleans, where the use of roasted chicory root helped to stretch the coffee supply during Civil War blockades. However, the rich, bold flavor proved popular. Today, a New Orleans–style coffee is essentially shorthand for coffee brewed with chicory, such as you would find at the historic Cafe de Monde , alongside a plate of beignets dusted in snow drifts

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Five Underrated Gin Cocktails

PUNCH

5 underrated gin cocktail recipes to make, including a Martini riff, a tropical fizz, an aperitivo drink and more.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Latambarcem Brewers secures funding

Spiritz

Goa-based Latambarcem Brewers (LB Brewers) has secured $1.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round. The investment round was led by LBB Investor SPV, a group of high-net-worth angel investors including Dhruv Agarwala, Co-founder and CEO of REA India; the owner of digital real estate platforms Housing.com. Other investors include Sheba Venture Holdings.

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In Portland, Maine, a New Generation of Puerto Rican Bartenders Is Thriving

VinePair

Bartender River Gish has (almost) no idea how they wound up in Portland, Maine. A Florida native of Puerto Rican descent (a “Florican,” as Gish calls it), they were eyeing a move to either Chicago or New York to jump into their respective bar scenes. Instead, they rolled the dice on the unknown — the real unknown. “I didn’t know anything about Maine,” says Gish, who tends bar at Puerto Rican restaurant and bar Papi Portland.

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Review: Teeling Single Pot Still Virgin Swedish Oak Irish Whiskey

Drinkhacker

Teeling’s third installment in its Wonders of Wood series — following Chinkapin Oak and Portuguese Oak — is here, and the Irish distillery is turning to its most northern wood source yet: Sweden. WOW #3 is a single pot still whiskey (as usual) that is aged in virgin Swedish white oak. (All three whiskeys in the series to date have been aged in virgin rather than used oak.

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Suntory Global Spirits promotes Robbie Millar

Spiritz

In a strategic move to enhance its global brand positioning, Suntory Global Spirits has appointed Robbie Millar as its Interim Chief Global Brands Officer. This newly established role will see Millar reporting directly to President & CEO of the company, Greg Hughes, as he leads efforts to drive demand and elevate the company’s premium spirits portfolio worldwide. “Building our incredible brands on a global scale is critical to meeting our ambition and generating sustained growth,

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How Wyoming Whiskey Conquered the Wild West

VinePair

Kirby, Wyoming, population 76, is a virtual no man’s land. There’s a literal ghost town just across the highway, and nearby Thermopolis, population 2,725, seems gargantuan by comparison. The closest city, Casper, is two hours away. If desolate were a place, it’d be Kirby. It’s the last spot where one would expect to find high-quality whiskey. This remoteness drew former attorneys Brad and Kate Mead, who now operate a 350-head historic cattle ranch just outside the town of Jackson, to Kirby

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Anant Leekha joins Novotel Pune as GM

Spiritz

Novotel Pune has appointed Anant Leekha as General Manager. Anant brings over 20 years of experience to his new role, supported by a strong track record of achievements. In his new role, Anant will oversee the overall operations and management of Novotel Pune Nagar Road, focusing on enhancing guest engagement and profitability while further establishing the hotel's reputation.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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Inside Coachbuilt Whisky’s New F1 Collab With Jenson Button

The Whiskey Wash

Coachbuilt Whisky is the premium blended whisky brand created by British Formula 1 hero Jenson Button and entrepreneur George Koutsakis. The brand new Coachbuilt 18 Year Old Williams Racing Edition, paying tribute to the FW18 – Williams’ most successful F1 car from the 1996 season – is the first stage in a long-term partnership with Williams Racing.

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Cool drinks ideas for when the heat is on– new podcast!

The Cocktail Lovers

We’re just back from Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans where we’re absolutely thrilled to have been awarded ‘Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication’ at the Spirited Awards. Whoop!! While it was very hot there, it’s been pretty damned steamy back home in the UK too. So, like most, we’re looking at ways to enjoy the rays whilst keeping cool.

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Platinum Medal-Winning Single Malt Scotch Whiskies From The San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024 – Part 1

The Whiskey Wash

At the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024, 84 different spirits were awarded Platinum medals. Of those 84, 15 of those were age-statement single malt scotch whiskies. Hailing from distilleries across Scotland, these single malt scotch whiskies beat out the competition to claim the highest honor at the competition, which was held in April of this year.

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Review: Wines of CV Wines, 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

Nested within California’s Paso Robles district along the Central Coast, Continental Vineyards (CV) is a sister label to Broken Earth Winery, releasing only wines sourced from its estate vineyards, produced in highly limited editions and only during exceptional vintage years. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the latest vintages in its portfolio, all released in 2024. 2019 CV Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – Dense with layers of licorice and ripe strawberry on the nose.

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Whisky Review: Royal Salute 21 Year Old Signature Blend

The Whiskey Wash

The Royal Salute 21 Year Old Signature Blend has remained unchanged since 1953. Created in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation, the 21-year age statement is a tribute to the famed 21-gun salute. The blend is extremely popular in the UK and overseas. Despite the high number of other expressions and limited edition whiskies from the brand, the Royal Salute 21 remains the most famous blend from Royal Salute.

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Destination Amalfi Coast for the first Amalfi Coast Cocktail Week

The Cocktail Lovers

The only thing better than spending a week absolutely anywhere along the Amalfi Coast is a week on the Amalfi Coast during Amalfi Coast Cocktail Week. Yes, it’s a thing and perhaps more importantly, it’s the latest in a series of action-packed weeks devoted to Italian drinks and culture headed up by Paolo Mencarelli. Since launching Florence Cocktail Week in 2016, she and her team have raised the profile of the bars and some might say, the standard of cocktails on offer, not only in Floren

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Johnson Reserve Unveils Exclusive Single Malt, The Masters Series: Renoir Edition

The Whiskey Wash

Johnson Reserve , an exclusive bottler of single malt scotch whisky, has unveiled a new bottling in the Masters Series: Renoir Edition. The Renoir Edition is a single cask, single malt scotch finished in three European oak casks: Cognac, Sauvignon Blanc, and Grand Cru. Limited to just 350 bottles, the whisky is available exclusively via ballot and priced at £3,500 per bottle.

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Spain drafts alcohol advertising laws to tackle underage consumption

Just Drinks

Spain’s Minister of Health has drafted a law limiting alcohol advertising and wider exposure to minors, approved by the Council of Ministers.

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Governments Crack Down On Untaxed Online Whisky Trading

The Whiskey Wash

King Charles Street Westminster, Photo: Geoff Henson Since January 2024 37 governments have started receiving data about your online sales activity, including the sale of any whisky bottles over $2,190 (£1,700). The amount of tax you should pay has not changed. However, since the start of 2024 governments signed up to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have started to receive and share more information on what is sold.

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What I’m Drinking Now: Erin Walsh and The Mary Jane

Cheers

Erin Walsh is lead bartender at Muchacho , an all-day taco shop in Atlanta. The Mary Jane has a unique blend of melon, coconut and citrus that transports you to a luxurious and relaxing beach vacation. You’ll find yourself feeling nostalgic of summer nights with the throwback deliciousness of the melon liquor. This cocktail is bright and sweet, making it feel a lot like a sunset kiss on the beach!

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The VinePair Podcast: Most Drinkers Don’t Care About What a ‘True’ Cocktail Is

VinePair

Wait, is Tommy’s Margarita actually a Daiquiri ? Well, if we’re gonna get really technical here, it’s neither a Margarita nor a Daiquiri, but if the drink didn’t contain “Margarita” in its moniker, there’s a good chance that it never would have taken off. With all the riffs we’re seeing in the modern cocktail landscape, it’s almost become standard practice for bartenders to use classic cocktail names as a point of reference when introducing new creations to their customers.

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Raffles Udaipur celebrates its third anniversary

Spiritz

Raffles Udaipur proudly marks its third anniversary this August, celebrating three years of unparalleled luxury, exceptional service, and a commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for its esteemed guests. Since its grand opening in 2021, Raffles Udaipur has become a beacon of opulence and sophistication, drawing visitors from around the globe.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: El Diablo, Revisited

VinePair

“Cocktail College” is brought to you by tequila Don Julio. Don Julio González followed his heart over his head. He loved his land, agave, and community — basically, every choice he made was for exceptional tequila, something I know you can appreciate, “Cocktail College” listener. He did it por amor, and this is how people from Mexico basically live every single day.

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Sofitel Mumbai BKC names Jasvir Belwal it’s new Director

Spiritz

Sofitel Mumbai BKC, the elegant luxury hotel in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, named Jasvir Belwal as the hotel’s new Director of Operations. Jasvir was most recently Director of Rooms at The Ritz-Carlton Bengaluru. Prior to this role, Jasvir was the Director of Rooms at the Marriott Weligama Bay Resort & Spa, and also held several other key roles across Marriott and Hyatt properties in India and Sri Lanka.

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The Coca-Cola Co. to appeal $6bn US tax dispute

Just Drinks

The Coca-Cola Co. is set to appeal a US court decision that supported a government bid to claim circa $6bn in taxes.

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Glenmorangie debuts Azuma Makoto 23 YO in India

Spiritz

Glenmorangie Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has launched its first-ever prestige edition in India, named the Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old. Exclusively available at Delhi Duty Free, this limited edition whisky is a collaboration between Glenmorangie’s Director of Whisky Creation, Dr. Bill Lumsden, and renowned Japanese botanical artist Azuma Makoto.

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GSN Alert: New Spirits Releases 8.2.24

Good Spirits News

15 Stars 11 Year Three Kings This limited edition expression from 15 Stars is a blend of three styles of straight whiskeys: wheat, rye, and bourbon. Bottled at 107 proof, it’s available at select US retailers beginning July 2024. (SRP $179) 15 Stars 13 Year Timeless Reserve This expression from 15 Stars is the second Timeless Reserve release from the brand.

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Bacardi India appoints new Director of External Affairs

Spiritz

Bacardi India has appointed Monojit Mukherjee as Director of External Affairs for India and neighbouring countries. With over 20 years of experience, Monojit will lead Bacardi’s external affairs strategy, focusing on engagement with local, state, and central governments. His prior roles include Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at United Breweries and General Manager – External Affairs at Pernod Ricard India.

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BigBear.ai and Heathrow Collaborate to Bring Advanced Technologies to Europe’s Largest Airport

PubClub

COLUMBIA, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– $BBAI #AI –BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI), a leading provider of AI for enterprise and defense, today announced a master service agreement with Heathrow to develop and deliver advanced technologies at Europe’s largest airport. The MSA allows for a wide range of potential projects. The partnership between BigBear.ai and Heathrow aims to improve security and operational effectiveness, while enhancing the overall experience for travelers through the UK’s hu

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Carlsberg to advance its stake in India, Nepal units

Spiritz

The Danish brewing giant, Carlsberg Group has announced plans to increase its ownership in its Indian and Nepalese subsidiaries.The brewer is set to solidify its foothold in South Asia with a significant acquisition valued at 744 million USD, in its subsidiaries in India and Nepal. Through its holding company Carlsberg South Asia Pte Ltd (CSAPL), Carlsberg currently owns 100 percent of Carlsberg India Pte Ltd (CIPL) and a 90 percent stake in Gorkha Brewery Private Limited (GBPL) in Nepal.

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dataplor Releases Report on European Trends in Tourism Businesses Amid Summer Boom and Paris 2024 Olympics

PubClub

Analysis reveals significant growth in tourism-related sectors, highlighting a dynamic economic recovery in Europe. MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– dataplor , the leading provider of global location intelligence, has published its latest analysis, “ European Trends in Tourism (and Tourism-Adjacent) Businesses.” Using dataplor’s Point-of-Interest (POI) data, the report delves into the revival of businesses connected to tourism in a post-pandemic Europe, revealing significant

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Bolstering staff wellbeing vital to unleashing the potential of hospitality says Licensed Trade Charity

Bar Magazine

The Licensed Trade Charity welcomes the Labour Party manifesto commitments to reform the Apprenticeship Levy and replace business rates as priorities for the hospitality sector and the people working in it. Chris Welham, Chief Executive of the Licensed Trade Charity said , “Firstly, I’d like to congratulate Prime Minister Kier Starmer and the Labour Party on the outcome of the general election.

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Fonon Precision Laser Cutting Technology Meets Needs of Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Industry

PubClub

ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fonon Corporation ’s Titan FX Laser Cutting System offers heavy equipment and machine part manufacturers a 10%-30% increase in speed and accuracy and a 10%-30% decrease in kerf loss over similar systems. They are also operator- and regulation-friendly and environmentally responsible, guaranteeing operational excellence, which aids their customers’ pursuit of sustainable market growth.

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On International Beer Day, Heineken® says you can forget about the beer 

Bar Magazine

Why? Because the best part of having a beer is never the beer, it’s about having a good time together This International Beer Day, Heineken® has created an emotive ad with an unexpected message: that you can forget about the beer; instead, the brewer wants you to focus on having a good time together. “Want to grab a beer? ¿Te apetece una cerveza? On va boire une bière?

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UNITE HERE Local 11 Files Complaint with CA Labor Commissioner Alleging Wage Theft at Posh Cameo Beverly Hills Hotel, Operated by Remington

PubClub

Workers allege have not been paid for “off the clock” work, miss rest breaks LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Last week, a housekeeping worker at Cameo Beverly Hills, which is located in the city of Los Angeles, filed a complaint with the California Labor Commissioner alleging that the company has failed to pay workers for significant work they have performed “off the clock” and that workers have not been provided legally required rest breaks.