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Before 2011, the Russian Government Treated Beer as a ‘Soft Drink’

VinePair

And up until July 2011, the Russian government legally categorized any beverage under 10 percent ABV as a foodstuff among the likes of eggs, soda, bread, and other standard grocery store goods. As per the treatys original terms, all alcoholic drinks above 10 percent ABV fell into a separate classification from those below that strength.

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Why Craft Brewers Are Migrating From Cities to Suburbs

Imbibe Magazine

Photo by Nat and Cody At its core, a taproom is a gathering place to enjoy beverages, alcohol not always included. John Winter, a former pilot, opened Lone Tree in 2011 as the towns first brewery, stationed in an industrial park near the Park Meadows Mall. The kid-friendly Headlands Brewing in Berkeley, California.

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The Thrilling History of Amusement Park Beers

Imbibe Magazine

Photos by Gary Allard Humans have long gathered for good times and great alcoholic beverages, the favored settings and diversions evolving over the ages. Courtesy of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay When Disneyland opened in Anaheim, California, in 1955, alcohol was notably absent. Though Walt Disney favored a Scotch Mist cocktail (2 oz.

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Virginia Distillery Co. on why it is “bullish” on American single malt

Just Drinks

Set up in 2011, Virginia Distillery Co. is one of a growing number of distilleries working to build the footprint of American single malt whisky, which was made an official product category by the national Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) in the US in January. Credit: Tom Daly/Virginia Distillery Co.

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14 of the Best Wines From Montefalco, Umbria

VinePair

Understanding wine is often about comparisons: If you’re not familiar with a certain variety, what does it remind you of? The issue is tannins, the chewy, often “dusty” remnants of the grapes that coat the mouth, give red wines structure, and make them worthy of aging. Those young California Cabs are quite tannic. Plenty of time.

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Welcome to Crystal Springs, Napa Valley’s First New AVA in 13 Years

VinePair

The most prestigious wine region in the U.S. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) took over four years to approve the AVA proposal, which its author, Steve Burgess, has supposedly been working on since 2005. The last sub-region approved in Napa Valley was Coombsville in 2011.

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No-alcohol & organic wines gaining popularity

Spiritz

First, I would like to thank you for this opportunity to speak to Spiritz magazine on behalf of OIV, the international scientific and technical reference organisation for the vine and wine sector. Further, this year we have sought to bring the world of vine and wine together to consider the challenges and opportunities ahead.