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Kölsch Crush: The Crowd-Pleasing German Ale Finds a Fresh Following

Imbibe Magazine

As Bryan Winslow worked to open a brewery in Austin, Texas, he faced a conundrum common to contemporary beer: What could he brew to stand out in a crowded market? Elmo Brewing founder Bryan Winslow and Carl kölsch, the brewery’s flagship beer. We hear a lot of people say, ‘I don’t really drink beer, but I drink KSA,’” Dobkin says.

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A Guide to Indie Wine Shops Across America

Imbibe Magazine

Vessel and Vine (Brunswick) Stop by this cozy neighborhood haunt to pick up specialty cheeses, handmade dolmas, or a bottle of small-production wine, beer, or cider from the rustic shelves and tables. wines, and carefully selected ciders and aperitifs. As a bonus, well over a hundred bottles retail for less than $25.

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The Remarkable Journey of Listán Prieto

Imbibe Magazine

On a bustling evening at New York’s Contento , a restaurant celebrated for its globe-trotting fare and wine program, head sommelier Abe Zarate faces a challenge from diners eager to try a wine similar to the light, fruity profiles of Pinot Noir or Beaujolais. “I I have just the thing,” Zarate says, excited to introduce a unique find.

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London Wine, Beer, and Spirits Competitions Announce First Regional and Category Ambassadors

Bar Magazine

The eighth edition of the London Wine, Spirits, and Beer Competitions proudly introduces its inaugural Regional and Category Ambassadors Program for the 2025 edition. She is multilingual and passionate about wine education, aspiring to be one of the leading female sommeliers.

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Cava Reclaims Its Identity and Charts a New Way Forward

Imbibe Magazine

Several of Corpinnat’s current 11 members—Gramona, Recaredo, Llopart—are favorites of American sommeliers. “I Such a wine proves that, when terroir is respected and the wine is long-aged, even a company churning out more than 30 million bottles per year can produce one that sommeliers of Paronella’s status can declare “beautiful.”

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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. She testified in Congress over problematic practices in the energy drink industry in 2013. A decade later, Harris says not much has changed.

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The World’s Top 10 Beer Destinations for 2025

VinePair

With thousands of breweries worldwide, craft beer has become a global sensation. Many of these producers are tucked away in destinations one may consider craft beer meccas. Thats why were sharing the very best destinations for beer travel that venture off the beaten path.