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America’s Energy Drink Habit Is Fueling Big Profits, for Better or Worse

VinePair

Tim Riley first began reviewing energy drinks in 2021, when his wife joked that his habit of tasting sugary caffeine beverages with his skillset as a sommelier could make for a good TikTok bit. For a long time, zero-sugar formulations lagged behind their conventional brethren, he says (“Red Bull really didn’t seem to care,” he adds).

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Where to Drink in Beacon, New York

Imbibe Magazine

When a local beer bar called The Hop opened in 2012, things started to change. The retail shop sells exclusively New Yorkmade wine, cider, beer, spirits, and zero-proof offerings, while the minimalist bar pours local and neighboring wines to highlight the modern viticulture of the Northeast, along with beer, cider, and cocktails.