Wed.Oct 02, 2024

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They Made a “Sports Bar for Politics.” It Went About How You’d Expect.

PUNCH

Political Pattie’s, described as a sports bar for politics, became Washington, D.C.’s most hated bar in under a week. Here's how.

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Remembering Ron Jeffries (And Beer Labels Too)

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Before we jump into our usual Wednesday roundup of labels, a bit of sad news: If you’ve ever enjoyed an American-made sour beer, you owe a debt of gratitude to Ron Jeffries, who passed away this week. Ron was the pioneer behind Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales and their revolutionary barrel-aged wild ale program. Sour beer was unfathomably weird to the American palate back then, but his Bam Biere and other unique concoctions helped pave the way for a flood of spontaneous wild and kettle soured b

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What to Expect from SommCon 2024

Chilled Magazine

SommCon®, the premier event for wine, beer, and spirits professionals, will return to San Diego’s Town & Country Resort from October 5-7, 2024. After nearly a decade in production, the conference and tradeshow has become a leading platform for education, career development, and networking in the beverage industry. SommCon has curated a community of beverage trailblazers, offering on- and off-premise buyers, wholesalers, importers, distributors, sommeliers, beverage directors, educators, and

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Love beer? So do we! We're curating beer news (craft, macro, import and others), reporting on the world of beer, sharing new labels, and passing along social media updates from breweries and others around Chicagoland, the Great Lakes and beyond. Click to read This Week's Beer News from GuysDrinkingBeer.com, by Karl Klockars, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

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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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The Chilled 100 Bartenders Create Fall Inspired Cocktails Using El Mayor Tequila

Chilled Magazine

As the crisp air of autumn begins to settle in, the allure of seasonal flavors becomes irresistible. This fall, El Mayor Tequila invited nine Chilled 100 bartenders, a distinguished group of mixologists from across the United States, to craft an exclusive collection of fall-inspired cocktails. Each bartender has teamed up with El Mayor Tequila to infuse their unique flair into these creations, blending the rich, smooth essence of fine tequila with the vibrant tastes of the season.

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Great British Beer Festival Comes to Birmingham in 2025

BarLifeUK

The Great British Beer Festival: 5th-9th August 2025, NEC Birmingham The Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA)’s flagship beer festival is returning in 2025 after a hiatus this year, and for the first time since 1983, it will take place in the West Midlands. The Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) will land at Birmingham NEC on August 5th next year, and run for five days.

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Review: Gold Spot Irish Whiskey Generations Edition 13 Years Old

Drinkhacker

The Spot Whiskeys introduced a new hue, Gold Spot , back in 2022 in celebration of the 135th anniversary of the Mitchell family’s entrée into the whiskey bonding trade. At the time, it wasn’t clear if that was a line extension for the Irish whiskey heavyweights or just a one-off, but now we know. The Spots are back with another shade of gold, this time dubbed Generations Edition.

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Can You ‘Split the G’? How Gulping Guinness Became an Online Phenomenon

VinePair

Brands founded several centuries ago have a few advantages when it comes to history, lore, and tradition. But for Guinness , a modern social media trend is upending a drinking culture that dates back to 1759. That new phenomenon is called “splitting the G,” in which drinkers try to swallow enough beer on their first drink that the line between liquid and foam ends up halfway through the “G” of the Guinness brand on the glass.

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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners to shut multiple sites in Germany

Just Drinks

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' German arm is closing several production and logistics sites as part of a structural shake-up.

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The VinePair Podcast: Keeping Napa Vibrant With Far Niente Wine Estates

VinePair

One of the world’s great wine estates, Far Niente might be known for its iconic Napa Valley Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, but its entire portfolio — across six distinguished wineries — offers something exceptional for everyone. That welcoming ethos is what guests will encounter when they visit any Far Niente property. From walking tours traversing farmsteads, vineyards, and more to intimate tasting room offerings, the hospitality experience is unparalleled.

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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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Major shift in liquor retail in the new excise policy of Andhra

Spiritz

The Andhra Pradesh government is set to roll out a new excise policy, starting 12th October 2024. As part of this policy, retail liquor shops will be privatised through a lottery system, with the auction process already in motion and the draw scheduled for 11th October. Successful bidders will be granted licenses for two years, during which they must pay the Retail Excise Tax (RET) in six equal installments annually.

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Will People Shell Out $100 for Booze-Free Bubbles? Moët Hennessy Thinks So.

VinePair

Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits division of luxury powerhouse LVMH, has made its first move into the non-alcoholic beverage space. On Tuesday, the brand announced its investment in booze-free bubbly brand French Bloom. The acquisition — a minority stake of about 30 percent — aligns the wine company with fellow Moët-Hennesy brands including Dom Pérignon , Krug , and Veuve Clicquot.

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LVMH buys stake in sparkling non-alcoholic wine producer French Bloom

Just Drinks

Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has taken a minority stake in French alcohol-free sparkling wine brand French Bloom.

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Make the Fall Season Sparkle With La Marca

VinePair

It seems like everyone flocked to Italy this year, from coworkers and family members to your favorite celebs. Bellinis, Prosecco, and more Prosecco seemed to be on almost everyone’s agenda. The allure of lively Italian-made bubbles is undeniable when lying under the Amalfi sun, getting lost in the labyrinthine streets of Venice, or eating cacio e pepe in a trattoria in Rome.

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New Zealand wine sees drop in exports

Drinks International

New Zealand wine has released its annual report, revealing a drop in wine exports in volume and value terms over the last 12 months.

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In Dew Time

Cheers

This gin/white wine cocktail hails from Restaurant & Bar in Beaufort, SC. Print In Dew Time Course Drinks Keyword club soda, Hendrick’s gin, Honeydew melon, sauvignon blanc, thyme, white peach Ingredients ¾ oz. Hendrick’s Gin 4 oz. Sauvignon blanc 1 oz. The Perfect Purée white peach puree thawed 2 oz. Club soda 3 inch chunks Honeydew melon 3 sprigs Thyme 2 muddle, 1 garnish Instructions Muddle the chunks of honeyde

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Canada’s Lassonde to build new US beverage plant

Just Drinks

Canada-based Lassonde Industries is set to invest around $200m to construct a new beverage manufacturing facility in the US.

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Merriman’s Hawaii Taps Boxed Wine

Cheers

Merriman’s Hawaii , a pioneer of native Hawaii cuisine, is taking another step in its commitment to sustainability with a new boxed wine program. The initiative will significantly reduce the company’s carbon footprint due to the fuel used to ship and recycle traditional wine bottles. The restaurant operator, which has locations on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and The Big Island, curated a special wine menu debuting this fall with Matthiasson Winery in Napa Valley, Melville in Santa Rita Hills and Linne Cal

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Maharaja Drinks Premium Drinks Emporium Brings The Best Indian Drinks To The UK

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Maharaja Drinks As the global market for Indian whisky continues to grow, Maharaja Drinks , a premium drinks emporium, has launched in the UK. According to a Maharaja Drinks press release, “today heralds India’s much-anticipated arrival as the next international drinks powerhouse – set to capture palates, bartenders, baristas and inspire home drinks explorers across the UK and beyond.

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Loopy Holiday Punch

Mix That Drink

Loopy Holiday Punch is one of the easiest drinks you can make for a holiday party. It's just pouring three ingredients into a bowl, sticking the bowl in the fridge, and optionally adding some fruit.

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Arm’s Length has replaced the old Dean’s Lounge in Kellett Street

Australian Bartender

Arm’s Length 7 Kellett St, Potts Point @armslengthbar Launching in early August and open every day, Arms Length is taking over the well-known late-night spot, Dean’s Lounge with the energetic sister duo, Rebecca O’Shea (formerly with Rockpool Dining Group) and Rosie O’Shea at the helm. The O’Shea sisters, who’ve already won over Darlinghurst with Bar Nina, are stoked to make their mark on Kings Cross.

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GSN Review: Nc’nean Huntress Orchard Cobbler Organic Whisky

Good Spirits News

Scotland’s organic whisky distillery, Nc’nean, continues to build its reputation as an industry innovator with the launch of its latest limited-edition whisky, Huntress Orchard Cobbler, into the USA. The Huntress series is inspired by Nc’nean’s namesake – the Gaelic goddess Neachneohain, who was known as a huntress and for walking her own path. This year’s release is named Orchard Cobbler, for its delicious and homey flavors of cherry cobbler, apricot marmalade and vanilla custard.

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Hibiki launches its oldest ever blend

Drinks International

House of Suntory has announced the release of Hibiki 40 Years Old, the oldest blended whisky to ever be produced by the brand. The new blend takes.

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GSN Review: Larceny Barrel Proof Batch C924

Good Spirits News

Larceny Barrel Proof C924, the third of three annual cask-strength releases of Heaven Hill’s wheated bourbon brand, rolls out to retail this month. The high-wheat recipe is 125.11 proof. The “C” in the name is the third in a three-part A, B, C release series. The “9” represents the month released, September, while the “24” at the end stands for the year.

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Bourbon Milk Punch

Mix That Drink

The classic Milk Punch is a creamy, velvety cocktail that's been loved for centuries, and for good reason. It blends rich dairy, smooth bourbon or brandy, and a touch of sweetness for a truly indulgent drink.

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Café-Quality Brews All the Time: 6 Ways to Enjoy Better Coffee at Home

Advanced Mixology

Although getting coffee from your favourite café is a great way to energise and reward yourself every day, it may not be the most practical option. Doing this daily can cost you a fortune, especially if you lean towards the fancy, expensive flavoured brews. However, you don’t have to drop by a café to enjoy a great cup of coffee. You can do this at home with the best coffee beans in Dubai and the right coffee making tools, equipment and techniques.

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“Demand is becoming more diverse” – Asahi CEO Atsushi Katsuki on US expansion, outlook for no-and-low beer and ESG

Just Drinks

Just Drinks meets Asahi Group Holdings CEO Atsushi Katsuki to discuss the giant’s recent moves in the US and his outlook for global beer.

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Mentzendorff appoints new director of brand management

Drinks International

UK-based wine importer, Mentzendorff has announced the appointment of Christine Allen as the companies new director of brand management. Allen joins the.

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The New MONOPOLY Drinking Game: MONOPOLY Board Crawl

Bartender.com

Unleash the Fun with the New MONOPOLY Board Crawl: The Ultimate Drinking Game for Adults Get ready to unleash a night of unforgettable fun and let loose with the first ever, official MONOPOLY drinking game, MONOPOLY Board Crawl (for ages 21+). MONOPOLY Board Crawl reimagines classic MONOPOLY for adults in a fun, fast-paced, and thirst-quenching way.

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Perelada to host first Symposium of Mediterranean Wines

Drinks International

Spanish wine brand Perelada will host the first Symposium of Mediterranean Wines on 24 March 2025. The symposium is designed to highlight the quality of.

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Pumpkin Irish Coffee Recipe

Mix That Drink

Pumpkin Irish Coffee combines the richness of classic Irish coffee with the cozy, warm flavors of pumpkin spice. It's a perfect fall or winter drink to enjoy when you're craving something sweet and indulgent with a little kick.

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Five Cozy Non-Alc Options for Fall

Dry Atlas

I’m Nicole Jaques, mom of two, Home CEO, and your go-to for all things non-alcoholic this fall. I’ve been sober for two years now, and here’s the thing: you don’t have to have a problem with alcohol for it to have a problem with you. I figured that out when my autoimmune disorder had me rethinking everything, including those weekly one or two glasses of wine.

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Ross Carter Announces Resignation as CEO of The Drinks Trust

Bar Magazine

The Drinks Trust today announces the resignation of Ross Carter, who has served as Chief Executive Officer since July 2019. During his tenure, Ross has played a pivotal role in driving the organisation’s mission to support individuals within the drinks and hospitality industry, particularly those facing financial hardship and wellbeing difficulties.

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Australia’s Original Juice Company, SPC, Nature One Dairy merge to form new business

Just Drinks

Australia’s The Original Juice Company (OJC), SPC Global and powdered milk business Nature One Dairy are set to merge to create a new company.

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THE PINNACLE GUIDE REVEALS SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT OF PINS, INCLUDING FIRST 3 PIN BAR

Bar Magazine

The Recognition System Continues to Shape the Future of Cocktail Culture, Shining a Light on Emerging Talent and World-Class Icons The Pinnacle Guide, the pioneering recognition system that celebrates excellence in bars worldwide, has unveiled the latest additions to the list of PINNED bars, marking a milestone with the first-ever 3 PIN bar. With 20 newly announced bars from 14 different cities, this announcement highlights the growth and impact of the guide and its revolutionary approach to rec

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