PUNCH

JANUARY 25, 2024

Craft beer was built on the open sharing of ideas among brewers. Nonalcoholic craft beer is taking the opposite tack—to the detriment of innovation.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

Last week, Gran Coramino’s founder Kevin Hart appeared on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. The appearance was in celebration of Kevin’s new movie “Lift” which premiered on Netflix on January 12th. During the show, Gran Coramino’s “Bartender of the Year” Chai Lee was behind the bar and created the 24k Gran Coramino Margarita. The video can be found on the Gran Coramino Instagram page here.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

In our January/February 2024 issue , sake sommelier Jessica Joly recommends five of her favorite sakes to enjoy warm. “It is unlike any other alcoholic beverage,” says Joly, pointing to sake’s ability to express diverse characteristics at a range of temperatures. And while kanzake (hot sake) is widely served throughout Japan and increasingly in bars and restaurants around the world, Joly notes that, “Here in America, consumers are still learning about the proper ways to e

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VinePair

JANUARY 23, 2024

It’s well known that wine was an essential part of ancient Roman life. In fact, many sources suggest that Roman citizens were drinking about 100 gallons of wine per year. But how that wine largely looked, smelled, and tasted has been a mystery — until now. A new archaeological study of Roman pottery is providing insights into the winemaking techniques of the time, and how these methods likely impacted the liquid’s flavor profile.

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PUNCH

JANUARY 26, 2024

Craft beer taprooms, once only industrial extensions of breweries, have gotten a makeover. Here's why they're now bright, airy and sleek.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2024

“If we don’t define our own ‘personal brand’ for ourselves, other people will define it for us.” That was one of the powerful opening lines at the Building your Personal Brand seminar held during our Chilled Elevate 2023 event. Industry marketing and PR professionals Anastasia Tarasova, Greg Cohen, and James Curich gave an in-depth view into learning and recognizing your values and strengths, capitalizing on your passions, and crafting your personal brand into something you can use to propel you

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VinePair

JANUARY 23, 2024

Overrated can be a loaded word, and it’s often hurled at whatever style the latest tastemakers have deemed to be on its way out. Among them are some of the more hype-y styles shaking up the industry since the craft beer boom. Some people scoff at these popular beers, while others line up to snag the first tastes of them. Some brewers just see them as filling up tank space that could have gone to something more exciting and innovative.

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PUNCH

JANUARY 25, 2024

The best Espresso Martini cocktail recipes to try, from the classic vodka drink to modern versions featuring mezcal, rum, tequila and more.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2024

Running out of mocktail ideas or bored of the same ones? We hear you! We’ve rounded up some more refreshing non-alcoholic sips for you to end the month on a delicious note — or you can continue to mix them up throughout the ones to come! Check them out below. Photo by Clique Hospitality Non-Alcoholic Blood in the Sand by Borracha Mexican Cantina, Green Valley Ranch — Henderson, NV Ingredients 1 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

As an international kikisake-shi (sake sommelier) and the first to receive the title of Miss Sake USA in 2016, Jessica Joly, marketing director at Sake Discoveries , appreciates how premium sake can be served at an array of temperatures: “On the rocks, cold, room temperature, warm, lukewarm, hot, extremely hot—it is unlike any other alcoholic beverage,” Joly explains.

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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

VinePair

JANUARY 21, 2024

Today, there are new and exciting restaurants opening their doors every week, eager to serve their dishes to guests. But what about the establishments that have been standing for decades? After all, with many restaurants closing just as quickly as they opened, there’s certainly something to be said for these restaurants’ impressive longevity. The majority of the oldest restaurants in the nation were established sometime in the 19th and 20th centuries, and sometimes before their home states even

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PUNCH

JANUARY 22, 2024

The best Campari Soda recipe comes from Tokyo's Bar Shake where attention to detail and a little bit of lemon juice set it apart.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Some of the world’s best bartenders, winemakers and celebrity chefs will converge to eat, drink, and live it up at Atlantis Paradise Island—and you’re invited to the party… Endless food by celebrity chefs, cocktails, wine, and the Bahamas. What else do you need in life? In March, the Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival , held at the Atlantis Paradise Island resort, rolls out the largest culinary extravaganza on the island.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

For Kira Ballotta, winemaking and advocacy go hand in hand. “I’m interested in telling stories of impactful but unsung women,” Ballotta says. Every bottle from her new label, Cantadora Wines , does just that. Cantadora showcases female leaders creating impact in extraordinary ways. To date, the six-bottle lineup includes a Tempranillo honoring Sonia Melara, founder of California’s first domestic violence shelter, and a Rhône blend saluting Marianne Page, an economics researcher working to reduce

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JANUARY 26, 2024

As Premium Subscribers learned on Wednesday , the Conrad Seipp brand has a new home following the closure of Metropolitan Brewing , and that home is Pilot Project Milwaukee. Laurin Mack is the owner of the 170-year-old Seipp brand as well as the great-great-great-granddaughter of Chicago beer baron Conrad Seipp. We chatted about the move, and she definitely recognizes the irony in the fact that these beers are going to be brewed at a facility that was originally a Pabst building. “I gotta

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PUNCH

JANUARY 24, 2024

The canon of classics has been a guiding light for much of the nonalcoholic movement, but for a growing number of bartenders, the best results come from leaving them behind.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

Welcome to the world of exceptional gin craftsmanship, where the discerning palates of bartenders have spoken. We bring you the best gin picks, each earning the coveted Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval or Emblems of Excellence in our Annual Chilled 100 Spirits Awards. We’ve extended EARLY BIRD RATES until January 31st!! Enter the Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Today!

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VinePair

JANUARY 23, 2024

From microbrew soaks to full-on sudsy retreats, beer spas were once a stateside novelty and a travel wellness destination for those visiting Eastern Europe. Now, hops-inspired retreats can be found nationwide, and more are on the way. Much like wine baths in the early aughts, beer baths have become a full-fledged staple in the world of wellness tourism, and the timing makes sense: With the rise of adaptogenic “social” RTDs, non-alcoholic aperitifs, and even hype-y insulated mugs for staying hydr

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JANUARY 24, 2024

I have a growing suspicion that 2024 isn’t just going to be the Year of the Lager, but the Year that Craft Lagers Invade Macrobeer’s Territory. We’ve seen a number of brands roll out beers with a heritage lager look, but here’s another prime example: The New Illinois Beer Label Of The Week: I started thinking about this last week — Premium subscribers will remember the trio of very American labels from Schlafly — but as craft beer sales stagnate and Bud Light

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PUNCH

JANUARY 24, 2024

Josh wine has gone viral thanks to memes about the notorious bottle. The jokes illuminate how wine drinkers cope with a confusing industry.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Agave for All seminar, brought to ELEVATE by Proximo Spirits and Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits, included an intro to tequila, including its origins from the agave plant and how it influences the industry today. The spirit’s roots date back to 1532, when the Spanish moved north into Mexico and encountered native people known as the Tiquili.

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VinePair

JANUARY 25, 2024

Ominously, the recently released Silicon Valley Bank “ State of the U.S. Wine Industry Report 2024 ” begins with a full-page quote from none other than Charles Darwin: “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, not the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” By invoking such a cloud-summoning introduction, Rob McMillan — founder of the SVB Wine Division and author of the report — launches his much-anticipated annual analysis with a moody i

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JANUARY 22, 2024

With two of the Guys Drinking Beer founders having relocated to Michigan and our NWI correspondent being a die-hard Lions fan, it makes sense that you’re occasionally gonna get a fair amount of Michigan beer news in these emails. This week, however, the universe saw fit to give us more Michigan beer news than we can ever remember seeing in a single email, which should give GDB Steve plenty of things to read as he recovers from his Atwater -induced hangover from attending the game yesterday

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PUNCH

JANUARY 23, 2024

These easy nonalcoholic cocktails—a Paloma, Michelada and Collins—come together simply thanks to a secret ingredient: hop water.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

Sponsored Lunch Break with Monin Monin Premium Gourmet Syrups were an amazing and much needed addition to our Chilled ELEVATE 2023 event. Sponsoring our between sessions breaks, Monin added the right pick me up to all our beverages throughout the day. With a commitment for quality and high standards, it is no wonder that Monin is a top rated choice for bringing incredible flavors to our breakfast, bars, and beyond.

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VinePair

JANUARY 25, 2024

This article is part of our Cocktail Chatter series, where we dive into the wild, weird, and wondrous corners of history to share over a cocktail and impress your friends. Whether or not you can pronounce it right, Worcestershire sauce is a pantry staple. Beloved for its tangy, umami-loaded flavor profile, the sauce can usually be found alongside similar fermented condiments including fish sauce, gochujang, and ketchup.

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Dry Atlas

JANUARY 22, 2024

Mikey shares his journey from a seasoned bar industry professional to the non-alcoholic beer space. This transition, spurred by the birth of his son, reflects a deep personal commitment to creating a more inclusive drinking culture. Mikey discusses the challenges of crafting a non-alcoholic beer that rivals traditional brews in taste and quality, plus his vision for making non-alcoholic options a norm in social settings.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 21, 2024

Taking a jab at Guy Fieri in 2024 feels worn out and tired, unworthy of the insightful discourse normally found on this website. After all, there have been countless masterful strokes of savagery aimed at Guy Fieri the frosted-hair harlequin, who runs a bit at odds with Guy Fieri the person deeply involved in amazing humanitarian projects he has established throughout his career.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

Topical versus Tiki was a fun and informative seminar led by Daniele Dalla Pola. A definite passion for rum, life, and all things tropical was evident as Daniele taught us the differences between these two types of cocktails, while also mixing us up a few delicious drinks to sample throughout our class. A decades-long career has certainly made Daniele an expert on authentic Tiki culture.

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VinePair

JANUARY 25, 2024

When it comes to my personal social media habits, I have never posted on TikTok and remain a lurker on the platform, where neverending clips of “Star Wars,” vintage Todd Rundgren performances, hoagie hacks, sneak previews of upcoming LEGO releases, unsolicited dating advice, and cat content (so many cats…) lay claim to my For Your Page (FYP) — revealing more about my proclivities than I should probably share here!

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 26, 2024

AB InBev has shut the doors of two of its US breweries, Wynwood Brewing in Miami, Florida, and Golden Road Brewing in Sacramento, California.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 24, 2024

The world’s least expected booze collaboration — between Virginia’s Catoctin Creek and shock/thrash metal band GWAR — is back with a second edition: Ragnarök Rye: Oderus Edition. Curious? Here’s some errata: This year marks the tenth anniversary of the passing of Oderus Urungus, and to commemorate his immortal spirit, together with GWAR we are releasing a bottle just for Oderus!

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

Calling all Peanut Butter Lovers! January 24th is National Peanut Butter Day, and if you enjoy the sweet and salty spread, Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey has always got you covered with some delicious recipes to try out, especially for this fun occasion! Check them out below. Whiskey Salted Nuts Shot Ingredients Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Maldon’s Smoked Sea Salt Preparation Salt half of a shot glass with Maldon’s Smoked Sea Salt.

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VinePair

JANUARY 24, 2024

As long as humans have been drinking alcohol, we’ve been searching for ways to mitigate our hangovers. In fact, a papyrus scroll dating back to the first century A.D. recommends that hangover sufferers simply wear Alexandrian laurel, a plant worn by Greco-Roman athletes and orators. In the almost 2,000 years since then, we’ve settled on some hangover cures that sound more sensible than that.

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Just Drinks

JANUARY 22, 2024

Prices in the fine wine market fell by 12% in 2023, led by Champagne, “young” Bordeaux and “certain Burgundy pockets”, data suggests.

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