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Our Chicagoland Oktoberfest Event Roundup

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Your humble author attending his first Oktoberfest in 2016, enjoying a maß of Hacker-Pschorr at about noon Munich time Hi, friends - the weather is definitely feeling more autumnal which is awesome because Oktoberfest season gets into full swing tonight. Because this week is already abnormal, here’s the full list of Oktoberfest events that I’ve rounded up over the past few weeks.

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Savor Summer’s Final Moments with 2 Cocktails from Gran Coramino and Darco Spirits

Chilled Magazine

Keep the summer spirit alive with two tropical sips: Gran Coramino’s guava paloma recipe, The Tropics, and Beach Whiskey’s Bohemian Breeze. Recipes below! The Tropics Ingredients: 1.5 oz. Gran Coramino Reposado 1 oz. Grapefruit Juice.5 oz. Lime Juice.5 oz. Simple Syrup 2.5 oz. Guava Soda Preparation: Add all ingredients to a Collins glass. Drop in ice and stir until chilled.

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Drink of the Week: Siponey Pollinator Nonalcoholic Spritz

Imbibe Magazine

The amount of bottles crowding my home bar is either inspiring or overwhelming, depending on who you ask and how often you dust. Despite maintaining such a deep bench, I also appreciate the easy, breezy convenience of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails. I bring them to picnics, house parties, and other occasions when no one wants to fuss with glassware.

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Madeira’s Wine-Spiked Cortado Is an Antidote to the Cold

PUNCH

In Madeira, the cortado, a mix of the island's signature wine with coffee, brewed barley and lemon, is a cold-weather staple.

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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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Alert Issued Over Toxic Counterfeit Glen’s Vodka

BarLifeUK

Counterfeit bottles of Glen’s Vodka have been found to contain industrial solvents FSA guide to identifying counterfeit bottles – click to view full size Food Standards Scotland (FFS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have issued an alert concerning counterfeit bottles of Glen’s Vodka, testing of which has found some to contain a potentially deadly solvent.

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Check Out the San Diego Regional Winner in the Craft the Fun Cocktail Challenge

Chilled Magazine

San Diego semi-finalist winner Jennifer Yim earns a spot in the Craft the Fun finals and is going to Austin, Texas!! “Deep Eddy embodies everything I love about mixology—authenticity, quality, sustainability, and a deep sense of community. Their dedication to creating genuine, enjoyable experiences and warm hospitality mirrors my own philosophy behind the bar,” explains Jennifer.

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The Best Reposado Tequilas Under $50

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The 5 best reposado tequila brands for cocktails and sipping that are affordable and additive-free, all under $50.

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Edinburgh Bar Awards Finalists Announced

BarLifeUK

Top Five Category Finalists Announced for Inaugural Edinburgh Bar Awards The 2024 Edinburgh Bar Awards winners will be announced at the inaugural Edinburgh Bartender’s Ball on Monday 16th September, but ahead of that, the event organisers have announced the finalists for each category. Voted for by the community, the five venues or individuals named in the shortlists have a couple of weeks to wait on tenterhooks to find out who takes to the winners stage at what will be, if Glasgow Bartend

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Say Goodbye to BRAT Summer with Empress Gin!

Chilled Magazine

If you’ve been on the internet in the last two months, you most likely have heard about popstar Charli XCX’s new album, BRAT. The album has been topping charts worldwide and taking over the summer. Inspired by the album name, fans have completely embraced the new “brat girl” trend and are leaning into creativity, individuality, and confidence. The album cover is an unapologetically vibrant slime green backdrop with just the word “brat” in a simple Arial font.

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This Week's New Beer Labels: Please Proceed with the Pales

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Is Chicagoland in a little bit of a pale ale renaissance? It sure looks like it when you consider what we’ve found for… The New Illinois Beer Label(s) of the Week: In the span of just a few days, we get new labels for pale ales (one of them hazy) from Mikerphone, Pipeworks AND Solemn Oath working with Great Lakes? All this hot on the heels of last week’s email where Premium Subscribers saw a new pale ale label from Half Acre ?

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Our Favorite Sherry Martinis

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9 easy Martini cocktail recipes featuring fino and manzanilla sherry for a savory spin on the classic gin or vodka drink.

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The Price of a Beer at Every NFL Stadium (2024)

VinePair

The 2024 NFL season is just kicking off. But as fans trickle back into stadiums eager to see if their home team has a shot at the championship, they may be hit with some sticker shock. According to new data from Bookies.com , the average cost for a family of four to attend a professional football game has increased 20 percent year-over-year at approximately $808.20.

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6 Must Mix Classic Cocktails made with Gabriel Boudier Liqueurs

Chilled Magazine

The story of the House of Gabriel Boudier is primarily one of passion since 1874. The brand’s motto is “quality without compromise” for the past 150 years. The Maison was acquired by the Piffaut family in 2022, making it the third family at the helm since 1874. Classic margarita cocktail with salty rim on wooden table with limes and drink utensils Check out these classic cocktails made with Gabriel Boudier Liqueur’s most sought-after expressions.

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This Year's Beach Beers

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Hi, friends! I decided to give the TTB an extra day to drop some new labels since we (and the Federal Government) had a nice long weekend. With that in mind, our usual label email will come out tomorrow, and to tide you over, here’s something that I hope you’ll think is kinda fun. This year, my wife and I spent a lot more time than usual at the beach.

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Dave Arnold Has Reentered the Chat

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The pioneering bartender’s techniques became a blueprint for modern high-concept bars. With Bar Contra, he’s refining a fresh, playful approach.

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As Champagne Flirts With the Climate Crisis, English Bubbly Looks to Steal Its Lunch

VinePair

France and England have always had a love/hate relationship. But when it comes to wine, for centuries it’s been a stable and mutually beneficial arrangement of French winegrowing supported by English adoration and investment. Visions of French wine stocked in the cellars of romantic English manors seem the most natural and ever-constant image to anglophiles worldwide.

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Behind the Espresso + Prosecco

Chilled Magazine

The duo behind Attaboy , Samuel Ross and Michael McIlroy have recently opened a new spritz and natural wine bar, Good Guys , on the Lower East Side. Their innovative Espresso + Prosecco cocktail takes the best components of a classic Spritz + Espresso Martini and creates a refreshing blend of citrus, vanilla, and robust espresso notes. Ross and McIlroy drew inspiration from a non-alcoholic drink they developed for their Australian cafe, Hearts, located in Nashville.

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Kerala’s IMFL manufacturers urge to ease export norms

Spiritz

Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) manufacturers in Kerala are calling on the state government of Kerala to expedite the easing of export norms. They believe the state government's facilitation for IMFL export could enhance the state’s revenue and job opportunities. Of the 47 companies eligible to export IMFL from Kerala, only three are currently doing so, hampered by stringent policies and high export fees.

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Le Veau d’Or’s Martini “Our Way” Is the Only Way

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The best Martini comes from NYC restaurant Le Veau d’Or, where the classic gin cocktail comes with a salty, sherry vermouth highball.

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Cuervo Launches Devil’s Reserve Tequila

Cheers

Cuervo has announced the new release of Devil’s Reserve, a tequila infused with sweet heat. Meant to meet the demand of younger drinkers, this has a lower ABV of 30%. “Devil’s Reserve unleashes an entirely new taste upon the world of tequila, bringing the Devil’s mischievous spirit to life for those craving unforgettable nights of adventure with the perfect drink in hand,” says Lander Otegui, SVP of marketing for Proximo Spirits.

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Celebrate World Coconut Day with Mozart Coconut Chocolate Liqueur

Chilled Magazine

Celebrate World Coconut Day, September 2nd with Mozart Coconut Chocolate Liqueur. For over 65 years, the Mozart Distillery has crafted high-quality spirits in Salzburg, but in 1979, the company began specializing in chocolate liqueurs. “The idea behind the first Mozart Chocolate Liqueur was to create a liquid chocolate praline similar to the popular Mozart chocolates confectionery from Salzburg, Austria,” says Carina Planeta, Senior Brand Manager.

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Wise Monkey Rum now available at Hyderabad Duty Free

Spiritz

Hyderabad Duty Free has introduced Wise Monkey Rum to its premium spirits collection. The brand, launched by Nirvana Works International Ltd. in 2018, made its debut earlier this year at Delhi Duty Free, India’s largest duty-free store. Known for its three distinct blends—Indian Spiced Rum, Café Rum, and White Rum—Wise Monkey has earned global recognition, winning awards at every competition it has entered.

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Beer Prices Have Doubled at These NFL Stadiums in the Last Decade

VinePair

Football season is back, and with it comes the excitement of heading into a stadium to cheer on the home team. But if there’s one thing that fans shouldn’t be looking forward to on game day, it’s shelling out an arm and a leg for concessions. It’s no secret that enjoying a beer at an NFL game is expensive, but if you feel like you’re spending more and more money every season, you’re not imagining things.

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Review: Garrison Brothers Laguna Madre Bourbon (2024)

Drinkhacker

Garrison Brothers’ Laguna Madre release is its most prized whiskey, and three years ago Monica took our first look at the product, followed by a look at the 2022 version by Frank a year later. The annually released, limited edition is special because of its use of French Limousin oak as a finishing wood, in addition to the more typical American oak. 3000 bottles were produced, an increase over the sub-2000 bottles normally released each year.

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Spicy Pineapple Margarita made with El Luchador Tequila

Chilled Magazine

Get ready to spice up your cocktail game with our Drink of the Week, the Spicy Pineapple Margarita made with El Luchador Tequila. Inspired by the vibrant culture of Mexican lucha libre wrestling, El Luchador is not just a tequila—it’s a bold statement. Give it a mix!! Tequila Spicy Pineapple Margarita Ingredients 2 oz. El Luchador Blanco Tequila 1 oz. fresh pineapple juice ½ oz. agave syrup ½ oz. fresh lime juice 3-5 jalapeno slices Preparation Add all ingredients to a shake with ice, and shake.

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No new liquor off shop in Odisha

Spiritz

The Odisha government has decided not to sanction any new liquor off-shop during 2024-25, under its new excise policy. This move is seen as a step towards controlling the proliferation of alcoholic beverage outlets in the state. Furthermore, the Odisha government has prohibited dancing in bars but has permitted musical performances at bars. Additionally, no new on-shop will be permitted in villages of Odisha, thereby further tightening the rules on alcohol consumption in rural areas of the coast

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Save the Bees With Every Pour of Barr Hill

VinePair

There are so many different bottles of gin on liquor store shelves these days, and most are flavored with a wide range of botanicals. While juniper is always at the forefront, pretty much anything else you can think of can play a supporting role, and many brands try to capture a sense of terroir through a specific, hand-picked blend of citrus, spices, and herbs.

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Whiskey Review: Chattanooga Whiskey Russian River Pinot Cask Finished Bourbon

The Whiskey Wash

We review Chattanooga Whiskey Russian River Pinot Cask Finished Bourbon, a custom blend of five bourbon mash bills that saw finishing time in Pinot Noir casks from the Russian River Valley of Sonoma County. (image via Chattanooga Whiskey) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. However, in accordance with our editorial policies , this has not influenced the outcome of our review in any way.

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Celebrate World Coconut Day with Coconut Collins

Chilled Magazine

Celebrate World Coconut Day with a Coconut Collins made with Coco Lopez Real Cream of Coconut as our Drink of the Week. While Coco Lopez is widely known for its use in Piña Coladas and frozen drinks, it can be used in craft cocktails such as a Coconut Mojito, Coconut Margarita, and Martinis. “If you look at our cream ingredients you will notice that our first ingredient is coconut,” says general manager, Jose (Papo) Luis Suarez.

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SC reserves verdict on Kejriwal’s pleas

Spiritz

The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on the petitions filed by Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, seeking bail and challenging his arrest in the liquor policy case, which is being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Kejriwal has challenged the 5 th August order of the Delhi High Court, where his plea against his arrest by the agency was dismissed.

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Remember When Bacardí Thought a Tequila-Rum Hybrid Would Be the Next Big Thing?

VinePair

“ It’s new, it’s hip, it’s a mere $14. ” So went spirits critic Robert Whitley’s 2002 review of Ciclón, a just-released Barcardí product that combined the brand’s Gold Rum with “blue agave” tequila and a “hint” of natural lime juice. The spirits giant’s own motto was a little more blunt: “90% rum, 10% tequila, 100% un-be-lievable!” This Franken-spirit found an audience and became something of a hit during the strange post-9/11 yet pre-cocktail renaissance era.

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Baileys Bottles Churros Irish Cream Liqueur

Cheers

The latest innovation from Baileys is Baileys Cinnamon Churros Irish Cream Liqueur, a blend of Irish cream, Irish whisky, cinnamon and vanilla notes. “We’re always seeking new ways to satisfy the diverse palate of our customers, and we couldn’t be more excited to introduce Baileys Cinnamon Churros Irish Cream Liqueur,” says Whitney Mullen, director of Baileys & liqueurs at Diageo North America.

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Check Out This Spin on the Aperol Spritz!

Chilled Magazine

Summer isn’t over just yet. Below, you’ll find a fun take on one of the season’s staple cocktails from Uptown Sports Club in Austin, Texas! Uptown Sports Club has roots that date back to 1949 when it opened as a neighborhood spot for locals in East Austin to drink, bet, watch sports games, and hold court. The restaurant has found its second life thanks to Aaron Franklin and a handful of friends united by their deep love for Austin.

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ABD, Ranveer Singh join forces for new alcobev venture

Spiritz

Allied Blenders and Distillers Ltd (ABDL) has received board approval to acquire an 80 percent stake in a new joint venture with Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, represented by Oh Five Oh Talent LLP. This venture will focus on the manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of premium and luxury spirits, marking a significant move for ABDL into the high-end market.

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Ask a Wine Pro: Should You Swirl Sparkling Wine?

VinePair

When presented with a glass of wine, many drinkers’ first inclination is to swirl it to high heaven — whether they know why or not. Swirling exposes wine to more oxygen, softening its profile and allowing more subtle aromas to emerge. While the practice is beneficial when sampling still reds, white, and rosés, what happens when a little fizz joins the mix?

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Saga Spirits Group invests $92m in new Kentucky distillery

Drinks International

US-based Bourbon distiller, Saga Spirits Group, has reportedly announced plans to develop a $92.5 million distillery and tourism centre on 150 acres in Kentucky.

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