August, 2024

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Peanut Punch Is a Silky, Shape-Shifting Staple Throughout the Caribbean

PUNCH

Peanut Punch, a blended Caribbean drink, is a staple throughout the region and is often spiked with Guinness, rum or both.

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I Luv It Punch Created by Camila Cabello for Bacardi

Chilled Magazine

Our Drink of the Week is the I Luv It Punch co-created by singer and songwriter Camila Cabello with Bacardi. The drink is Camila’s fresh twist on the classic Rum Punch. It’s perfect for all your summer celebrations. Liqueur , Rum I Luv It Punch Ingredients 2 oz. Bacardi Superior ½ oz. St-Germain ½ oz. Passion Fruit Nectar ½ oz. lime juice 1 oz. coconut water Preparation Build all ingredients into a rocks glass filled with cubed ice.

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Exploring Rum’s Vast Diversity and Range

Imbibe Magazine

It’s an accepted truth in the drinks world that no spirit demonstrates as much diversity in style and breadth of range as rum. But while rum and its sugarcane kin have long been celebrated in carefree cocktails evoking the tropics, rum’s true story is much deeper, and sometimes darker. We’re taking a closer look at rum. But we’re also looking at the people and cultures with which rum’s history is indelibly entwined.

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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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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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Protected: The Fortunella Sour Competition Returns for 2024 – Top Prize £500

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Workers at Stone Brewing’s Plant in Virginia Go Public With a Union Drive

VinePair

Workers at Stone Brewing Company’s sprawling facilities in Richmond, Va. went public today with a union drive to secure higher pay, more consistent scheduling, and better working conditions. “We’re here to fight for jobs that are worth staying with as careers,” one worker told VinePair in a text exchange on the eve of the announcement. They requested anonymity to speak about the drive without fear of retaliation, noting that a vocally pro-union employee had recently been fired.

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6 Casa Azul Tequila Cocktails You Need To Try

Chilled Magazine

Casa Azul Tequila is made with the highest quality agave and doesn’t use any additives or chemicals in the process of being made, making it a 100% USDA certified organic tequila. Each agave plant is tended by hand until fully mature, and their piñas are baked low and slow in a traditional stone oven. The fermentation process lasts 7-12 days in open stainless steel tanks, enhancing the tequila’s natural aromas.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Freezer Door Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

When it’s too hot to muster the energy to mix drinks, batching up a freezer cocktail to enjoy later can be just what summer ordered. In Freezer Door Cocktails: 75 Cocktails That Are Ready When You Are , James Beard Award–winning writer J.M. Hirsch presents several chilly options for those looking to venture beyond the freezer Martini , from classics like the Mai Tai to original cocktails like the Tequila Spritz.

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This Week's New Beer Labels: UK Lager -> Central IL?

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Hi, friends - happy Label Wednesday. One of these new labels took me on a journey down a rabbit hole of UK lager miscellanea, and you’re coming along for the ride, thanks to… The New Illinois Beer Label of the Week: Yes, that’s Wrexham as in Wales, as in the football club, and also as in the UK’s oldest lager brewery ( per their website ).

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Neurodiversity In Hospitality Panel Discussions – Leeds, Aberdeen, Cardiff

BarLifeUK

Ahsoka Wallace to host neurodiversity discussion and drinks events in support of Equal Measures in September Having hosted the first panel discussion on neurodiversity within hospitality in London earlier this Summer , Bartender Ahsoka Wallace has announced further sessions will take place in Leeds, Aberdeen, and Cardiff in September. The panel discussions, along with a cocktail takeover to raise funds for non-profit organisation Equal Measures UK , will examine life within the hospitality indus

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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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The Mount Rushmore of Craft Breweries, According to 8 Beer Experts

VinePair

Now in its seventh decade — can that really be?! — craft beer has been around so long that it’s experienced several significant booms and several subsequent busts. It has been an underground sensation sold only at obscure specialty shops, and something that would eventually necessitate taking over entire aisles of coolers at mainstream supermarkets.

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Our Favorite Easy Frozen Cocktails

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218 easy frozen cocktail recipes, including a frozen Margarita, Daiquiri, Negroni and more drinks for summer.

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Santa Teresa Coffee Spritz

Chilled Magazine

Santa Teresa 1796, Venezuela’s oldest and most-awarded super-premium rum, proudly introduces Santa Teresa 1796 Arabica Coffee Cask Finish. This uniquely rich expression is crafted with their time-honored Solera method, then patiently aged in casks that once held a mixture of rum and Arabica coffee enjoyed at their Hacienda. Now is your chance to try this creation for the first time yourself and savor an entirely new side to award-winning, triple-aged Santa Teresa 1796 Rum.

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Drink of the Week: El Tequileño Still Strength Blanco Tequila

Imbibe Magazine

Sometimes, cocktail hour needs to be power hour. There are plenty of days when the end of the work day is best celebrated with a crisp beer, a glass of wine, or something else light and refreshing. But some days demand a little more oomph in the glass. Bonded bourbons and navy-strength gins and rums have filled that need for years. Now, a new tequila offers another way to scratch that higher-proof itch: El Tequileño Still Strength Blanco Tequila , this week’s Drink of the Week.

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A New Low for Local Beverage Imagery (+ Unrelated Events & Socials)

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

I can’t believe beer and spirits makers are still doing s**t like this. I really can’t. But apparently Spirit Water - the brewery and distillery in suburban Cary owned and operated by Tim Kovac , the creator of Not Your Father’s Root Beer — thinks it’s perfectly fine to promote a vodka called … Panty Dropper. WTF.

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Brown-Forman drops diversity and inclusion programmes, leaves LGBTQ equity index

Just Drinks

Brown-Forman has scrapped its diversity and inclusion policies and ended its participation in an LGBTQ corporate equality index.

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The Evolution of the IPA, from 19th Century England to Now

VinePair

Oh, the India Pale Ale — bemoaned by many, beloved by more. And though people love to loathe them, IPAs are the current bread and butter of the American craft brewing industry. And whether they want to or not, almost every brewery in the nation carries one on tap. Part of the style’s success are its numerous substyles, which have allowed IPAs to straddle nearly every major beer category on the market.

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The Elote Old-Fashioned Is Just Getting Started

PUNCH

Five years ago, the street food–inspired drink didn’t even exist. Now, riffs on the template are making their way around the globe, from CDMX to London and beyond.

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6 Summer Party Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

Found yourself hosting a party this summer? Having a selection of beverages on hand is essential to complement your backyard barbecues and outdoor festivities. Whether you decide to mix up a whiskey lemonade or a citrusy punch, your parties are sure to be a hit! Vermouth , Whiskey Always Daydreaming (Batch Serve!) Ingredients 12 oz. Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey 8 oz.

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Drink of the Week: Le Moné Aperitif

Imbibe Magazine

In the throes of a stubborn heat wave, one of the only things I want in my glass is an ice-cold, low-ABV spritz. They’re easy to make and to drink, and make even the stickiest summer evening a little bit breezier. Lately, I’ve been making spritzes with Le Moné aperitif wine from New York’s Finger Lakes region. Made with Meyer lemons and agave nectar, it’s tart and satisfyingly viscous, and the ABV clocks in at just 16%.

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This Week's Beer News: Pretzel Wheat is Back, Baby

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Breaking news from Tilray, the new owners (relatively speaking) of Shock Top Brewing and many other former Anheuser Busch brands: Their Pretzel Wheat beer has returned , and with it, a chance to win a trip to Munich for this year’s Oktoberfest. Apparently it’s returning after a three-year hiatus; I only ever remember stumbling upon it once, which would have been when I reviewed it for the GDB site in 2016.

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Coca-Cola HBC faces investigation over green claims claims in Hungary

Just Drinks

The Hungarian Competition Authority has “initiated proceedings” against Coca-Cola HBC and other drinks groups over green claims on packaging.

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We Asked 20 Sommeliers: Which Wine Do You Wish People Ordered More? (2024)

VinePair

Scanning a bottle shop or menu for something other than your tried-and-true wine can be intimidating. With so many choices, it’s easy to throw in the towel and stick to the wines you know best. But while it may be tempting to turn to an old favorite, venturing off the beaten path and diving into the unknown may lead to discovering your new darling bottle.

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“Season” Your Cocktail With Soy Sauce

PUNCH

Soy sauce is trending in cocktails at top bars, where the pantry staple adds easy, savory flavor to many drinks. Here's how to use it.

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The Deanston Old Fashioned

Chilled Magazine

Our Drink of the Week is the Deanston Old Fashioned, a smooth, spiced, citrusy, classic cocktail with roots dating back to the 1800s. This delicious drink balances sweet, citrus, and bitter flavors. Whiskey The Deanston Old Fashioned Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Deanston Virgin Oak Whisky 1 cube brown sugar Dash Angostura bitters Splash water Preparation Muddle the sugar and Angostura bitters together in glass with splash of water.

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Spritz Recipes for Summer Imbibing

Imbibe Magazine

From its Italian origins in the 19th century—when supposedly the soldiers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire would purportedly dilute the wines of the Veneto region with a splash (or spritz in German) of soda water—to the modern ubiquity of the Aperol Spritz, the loosely defined cocktail has proved its staying power. The spritz benefits from being as easy to make as it is to drink, with the name itself conjuring onomatopoeic refreshment and visions of leisurely days in sunny locales.

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A Pre-Holiday Beer Events & Social Updates Email

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Can’t believe I’m saying this, but there’s … not a ton going on this weekend! (Just wait until you see the list of Oktoberfest events, though.) It is, however, a great weekend to go out and find a new brewery, beer bar or bottleshop to visit. Take a look at our map , make a plan, and have a great Labor Day weekend. And here’s a programming note you probably could have predicted: We’ll be taking the day off, so we won’t be sending our news roundup email o

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Review: Bunnahabhain Feis Ile Triple Sherry Wood Finish 23 Years Old

Drinkhacker

To mark Feis Ile — Islay’s annual whisky festival — many of the island’s top Scotch producers release commemorative expressions. It’s a time when local distilleries often pull out the stops for (or at least have quite a bit of fun with) super-premium bottlings. In 2024, Bunnahabhain — Islay’s northernmost distillery — bottled two new whiskies for the occasion, including a 23 year old Scotch finished across three different cask types.

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Are ‘Legendary Vintages’ Becoming a Tired Wine Marketing Cliche?

VinePair

As the 2023 harvest came to a close, Napa Valley Vintners declared it “ The Vintage of a Lifetime.” The non-profit trade association wasn’t alone in its self-aggrandizing praise. A chorus of winemakers and industry observers echoed the superlative language. “ Best ever !” exclaimed some. “ Legendary !” said others. By all accounts, it was one for the ages.

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“Cup Sake” Is Having a Kooky, Category-Defying Moment. Here Are the Ones to Try.

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The best canned sake and cup sake to try right now, including domestic options from California and versions imported from Japan.

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5 Useful Tips to Elevate your Bar Menu and Drinks Program

Chilled Magazine

In today’s craft cocktail culture, being forward-thinking with your drink program is important. As drinkers’ palates have evolved and become more sophisticated and complex, their desire for a well-constructed bar menu and top-shelf drink program is essential. Serving fresh and high quality drinks can help you stand out from the crowd and encourage repeat customers.

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Fertilized by Opportunity and Innovation, Cider Is Expanding Its Appeal

Imbibe Magazine

Lee Briante makes every inch count to squash misconceptions about hard cider. His intimate Los Angeles bar, Alma’s Cider & Beer , which opened in 2021, is a 558-square-foot jewel box bathed in three shades of blue, decorated with quirky dioramas and a chandelier evoking flying saucers. What you won’t find: farm-core flourishes like plaid tablecloths or faux apples in splintery crates.

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Keeping This Week's New Beer Labels Together

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Before we get to the labels, I wanted to make you aware of an event that’s happening tomorrow night: A fundraiser for Keeping Together taking place at Four Moon Tavern in Roscoe Village. They’re donating 100% of the proceeds from draft beer sales and 20% of the proceeds from food/bottles/cans/other booze purchases to offset the nearly-half-million-dollar losses that Keeping Together suffered following the closure of their brewhouse equipment provider. ( More here.

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Book Review: The Whiskey Rebellion

Drinkhacker

Whiskey history is simply history. Due to lingering Prohibitionist sentiments, we don’t learn much about the role that alcohol has played in American and world history, but the history still exists. In 1791, the fledgling United States of America was still trying to establish an identity and was ripe with debt accrued from the Revolutionary War.

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The 16 Best Rieslings for 2024

VinePair

Ever come across a movie that has a 32 percent audience score but 90 percent critics score? That’s kind of like Riesling. Many wine drinkers avoid the grape due to its reputation as “sweet,” while sommeliers and wine professionals sing its praises as a complex, age-worthy, high-acid wine. In reality, Riesling takes on a wide range of expressions. Many examples are bone dry with laser-like acidity and a crisp mineral edge, while others offer ripe fruit flavors and, yes, a slight hint of sweetness

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