Fri.May 10, 2024

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Bring Back the Hawaiian

PUNCH

The Hawaiian, a tropical, yellow Chartreuse sour cocktail recipe, makes a comeback at San Francisco bar pop-up Bar Agricole.

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Drink of the Week: Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale

Imbibe Magazine

In the ever-innovative realm of craft beer, staying on top of trends, styles, and new releases is practically a full-time job (just ask our contributing editor Josh Bernstein ). It can make the stalwarts of the industry fade from view like distant shores on a sea of new brews. I was reminded of this recently as we tasted through a lineup of rice beers, most of which were newer releases from smaller craft breweries.

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One Brand Enters, WLL Leaves: This Week's Chicago-Centric Craft Beer Events & Socials

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Happy Friday, friends! Premium Subscribers got first eyes on this on Wednesday , but because the launch party is today, you should also know that there’s a new brand in town. They’ve got perhaps the most fun name to say of any brand in Chicagoland: Paracaidista Cerveceria Independiente. They started out in CDMX in 2015 and have had a couple collabs with Pilot Project’s Brewers Kitchen brand in the last year, but now they’re rolling out some beers stateside with the PP tea

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Pilsner vs. Lager: The Differences Explained

VinePair

IPAs are still leading the charge in craft beer sales, but lagers , pilsners , and other more crushable styles are proving to be a breath of fresh air for beer enthusiasts who have grown weary of the seemingly never-ending haze craze. That said, these lighter styles — specifically American adjunct lagers — are the beers everyone loves to hate, despite their sweeping popularity.

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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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Whisky Review: Bowmore 19 Year Old Cadenhead Dumpy 1980s

The Whiskey Wash

This Bowmore 19 Year Old Cadenhead miniature has proven to be something of a mystery. The full-sized bottle remains elusive, meaning that I cannot 100% confirm when this was bottled. However, it was likely bottled in the 1980s. As such, much like the Ardbeg 17 Year Old I reviewed last week , we can assume that the whisky was distilled sometime in the 1960s.

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Review: Lost Spirits Japonisme Rum

Drinkhacker

I’ve been writing about Lost Spirits for as long as I can remember — and part of the reason I can’t remember that far back is because I’ve consumed my share of Lost Spirits’ products, which are often ultra-proof rums designed to mimic, as the name suggests, “lost” styles of boozemaking. The company remains at the forefront of accelerated aging of spirits, and that process was used to create this pot-distilled product.

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Review: Larkmead 2021 Cabernet Saugvinon and 2021 Firebelle

Drinkhacker

Napa’s Larkmead has been on quite a roll these past few years, garnering high praise from our site as well as others. The venerable winery produces a diverse range of varietals across several unique terroirs, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc which are all complex and distinctive. Today, we have the privilege of enjoying two of their recent offerings: a Cabernet Sauvignon and Firebelle, a red blend that’s big on Merlot. 2021 Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Vall

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Introducing The Pinnacle Guide, the new recognition system for bars- new podcast!

The Cocktail Lovers

With founders Hannah Sharman-Cox, Siobhan Payne and Dan Dove… Foodies have Michelin stars, and now, thanks to Hannah Sharman-Cox, Siobhan Payne and Dan Dove, the drinks world has an equivalent with the long-awaited launch of The Pinnacle Guide. But before we catch up with the terrific trio we have some business to tend to, in the form of our usual reviews.

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Many, Many Martinis With Bénédictine

Cocktails with Suderman

When I made the case for Bénédictine , I argued that its central use case was as a primary sweetener in Liqueur Sweetener Old Fashioneds like the Monte Carlo. But Bénédictine, like Cynar , is one of those bottles that has an almost mysterious capacity to mix into just about any cocktail format. We have already looked at some of the ways it can be incorporated into Manhattan-style drinks like the Vieux Carre and the Bobby Burns.

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Kejriwal gets interim bail till June 1

Spiritz

The Supreme Court has granted interim bail to the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today in connection with a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped liquor policy. The court asked him to surrender on 2nd June.

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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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High Noon Vodka Iced Tea

Cheers

The latest innovation from High Noon is their Vodka Iced Tea line. High Noon Vodka Iced Tea comes in four flavors, including Original, Peach, Lemon and Raspberry. Made with real vodka and real iced tea, these are 90 calories per serving, gluten free and no sugar added. “Hard Tea was one of consumers’ most frequent RTD category purchased in 2023, which created an opportunity for High Noon to provide a premium alternative in a way only the brand can with real vodka and real iced tea,” says B

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William Grant & Sons returns to the TFWA, Singapore

Spiritz

William Grant & Sons is preparing to return to the TFWA Asia Pacific Exhibition in Singapore next week. At the forefront of the family-owned distiller's high- visibility two-storey stand (2-N19 Basement 2) will be its two iconic Scotch whiskies, which are key for the business in the APAC region: the Glenfiddich Perpetual Collection and The Balvenie.

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“There’s no silver bullet to the on-premise in the UK” – SIBA CEO on the UK indie brewing scene

Just Drinks

Andy Slee, SIBA CEO, sat down with Just Drinks to discuss reasons for optimism in the UK beer scene as demand continues to prove resilient,

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Spiritz May '24 E-magazine

Spiritz

This edition holds a treasure trove of captivating content. Dive into the insights shared by the esteemed Mario Molinari, as he delves into both the illustrious past and promising future of the world-renowned Molinari Extra. Meanwhile, in an unmissable piece, Bhagath Reddy, the CEO and Founder of Comte De Grasse, shares his exhilarating journey through the spirits industry, shedding light on why he chose the fragrant capital of France for his distillery.

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Bottler Coca-Cola FEMSA closes flood-hit factory in Brazil

Just Drinks

Mexican beverage and retail group FEMSA has temporarily closed one of its production sites in Brazil following severe floods in the region.

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Review: Larkmead 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2021 Firebelle

Drinkhacker

Napa’s Larkmead has been on quite a roll these past few years, garnering high praise from our site as well as others. The venerable winery produces a diverse range of varietals across several unique terroirs, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc which are all complex and distinctive. Today, we have the privilege of enjoying two of their recent offerings: a Cabernet Sauvignon and Firebelle, a red blend that’s big on Merlot. 2021 Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Vall

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The Marcus Corporation to Hold Virtual Annual Shareholders’ Meeting May 23, 2024

PubClub

MILWAUKEE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) today announced it will hold its virtual Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Thursday, May 23, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Central/10:00 a.m. Eastern time. The business portion of the meeting will be followed by a shareholder question and answer session. The Marcus Corporation elected to change its Annual Meeting format to a virtual platform in order to provide shareholders with improved accessibility and the opportunity

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BRITVIC INSPIRES AND UPSKILLS HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY WITH NEW TRAINING PLATFORM

Bar Magazine

Mix with Britvic, a new legacy training platform that everyone in the hospitality industry can access to help progress their career Designed to upskill and inspire bartenders with everything from how to videos to advice and serve inspiration to create memorable Britvic mixed drinks Showcases the power of Britvic’s portfolio with over 10,000 mixed serve opportunities, perfect from 12pm to 12am Britvic is revolutionising the mixed drinks landscape across on-trade with the launch of Mix with Britvi

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Hyatt Doubles Down on Latin America Growth with 30+ Planned Openings Through 2027

PubClub

Upcoming openings in Latin America & the Caribbean enhance Hyatt’s leadership in luxury, resort and lifestyle, creating unforgettable experiences in destinations that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) highlighted today Hyatt’s expected growth trajectory, from the sought-after beach town of Miches, Dominican Republic to the lush island of St.

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Getting personal on nutrition

Just Drinks

Do personalised nutrition apps have the potential to influence our buying choices on a large enough scale to impact grocers and manufacturers?

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IFALPA, The Global Voice of Pilots, Opens Conference in Mexico City

PubClub

MEXICO CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The 78 th Conference of the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) opened today in Mexico City. Hosted by IFALPA and ASPA de México, the Conference brings together the IFALPA Executive Board and hundreds of pilot leaders representing their national Member Associations from all regions of the world to deliberate on crucial decisions for the Federation and present key activities and campaigns.

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GSN Alert: New Spirits Releases 4.10.24

Good Spirits News

BARRELL BOURBON CASK FINISH SERIES: MIZUNARA This is the third release from the brand’s Cask Finish Series featuring blends of straight bourbons with unique finishes. Here, BCS begins by blending straight bourbon whiskeys from Indiana (aged 6, 7 & 9 years), Tennessee (aged 8 & 14 years), and Kentucky (aged 8 years). Then the blend gets an additional year and a half in Japanese Mizunara oak barrels.

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Pronghorn backs Japanese whisky maker Shinju Spirits

Just Drinks

The Diageo-backed spirits incubator Pronghorn has closed a “strategic investment” in Japanese whisky maker Shinju Spirits.

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Hapusa Himalayan Dry Gin announces the Forager’s Championship – a call for the most creative and adventurous bartenders.

Bar Magazine

This peer judged cocktail competition, open to those in India, Italy, UK and Thailand, will see one lucky winner journey to the Heart of Hapusa in The Himalayas! “This is not merely a competition; it’s a celebration of creativity, storytelling, and the beloved Gin, Hapusa, emphasising the use of locally foraged ingredients to craft innovative cocktails.

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German coffee group Melitta scoops share of South African roaster Caturra

Just Drinks

German coffee group Melitta has acquired a majority stake in the South African roster Caturra for an undisclosed amount.

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Boutique-y Vs The World – The cocktail competition you have all been waiting for!

Bar Magazine

Announcing the very first very Boutique-y Cocktail competition, open to ALL (18+ of course!) with a true money can’t buy prize for the winner – to bottle their very own whisky. That Boutique-y Whisky Company, believes that just as everyone ‘has a book inside them’, everyone also has ‘a serve inside them’. To celebrate and explore this, they’re pitting industry professionals against amateurs – bartenders against the off trade, influencers against at-home mixologists, in the ultimate c

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SunOpta open to M&A as volume-driven growth puts debt target in view

Just Drinks

SunOpta’s volume growth is positioning the business for M&A as it steers toward breaking a debt leverage target.

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UK beer sales “just starting to recover” from Covid volume slump – GlobalData

Just Drinks

UK beer sales in 2023 showed a positive CAGR for the first time since the pandemic, data from GlobalData shows.

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