Cheers

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Writing this feature in 2024, I’m tempted to recycle a similar piece I did on craft beer circa 2017. It’s not uncommon to say that the whiskey industry is five to seven years behind craft beer in terms of trends. Will the industry fall into a similar trap as what has happened with craft beer?

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VinePair

JANUARY 1, 2024

craft beer production has more or less plateaued in recent years, the NA market continues to explode. According to Global Market Insights , the NA beer market was valued at over $22 billion in 2022, and is expected to nearly double over the next 10 years. Although U.S. Athletic Brewing Company Upside Down Golden Stratford, Conn.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Well, we made it about 60 hours into 2024 without a closing announcement. Apparently the initial beer menu that Doug included in his post kicked off a kerfuffle large enough to justify this whole Paste Magazine story about craft beer pricing, which focuses on Other Half asking $16 for a pint in Bridgeport.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

revbrewchicago A post shared by @revbrewchicago I’ve updated our Chicagoland Craft Beer Map , and that was a real bummer of a “delete” button to have to press. Riggs Beer Company is hosting a German-style Christmas Market at their farm-based space on the weekends with rotating vendors, brats, mulled wine and more.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Kölsch, according to Heinrich Philipp Becker of Cologne’s Gaffel Becker & Company , “is becoming a synonym for drinkable beer with character.” And in our September/October 2024 issue , contributing editor Josh Bernstein writes about how American craft breweries are broadening their audiences with their own kölsch-style ales (KSA).

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VinePair

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you compiled all of the headlines covering craft beer over the past 12 months and gave your summation on the state of the industry, you might grumble something about a Bob Dylan song in between sips of your Flavortown spiked fruit punch. ” —Joe Stange, managing editor at Craft Beer & Brewing Blindhouse Beer Roanoke, Va.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 8, 2023

“We have the best views in town for ringing in 2024,” said Hilton Complex General Manager Peter Hart. If you don’t know what to get off the libations menu, Cityscape’s signature drink is the Buzz Bar alcoholic popsicle, which is submerged in a glass of sparkling white wine.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 17, 2024

Final approval for the distillery was given on May 16th, 2024 by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC).

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VinePair

JUNE 26, 2024

Consequently, this marks the first year in nearly 30 years that the industry saw a slip in spirits, beer, and wine sales. High inventory levels are expected to persist into 2024 and potentially beyond, with normalization now not expected until 2025 or early 2026,” says president of the U.S. division at IWSR Marten Lodewijks.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 27, 2024

Blue Peak was awarded a Double Gold medal at the 2024 DISC Awards. The resulting single malt is a light spirit that is matured in white oak before finishing in red wine casks. The Stranahan’s Sherry Cask was recently named “Best In Show 3rd Place” at the inaugural Global Whisky Challenge. You can see a full list here.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

” WGN-TV’s Try My Job feature looked at how Guinness Chicago brews their beer. Patch.com covered an upcoming holiday beer dinner plus the new Christmas cookie-inspired stout from Flipside Brewing. The Craft Beer & Brewing podcast is on a real Chicago kick. Thank you for reading!

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PubClub

MAY 2, 2024

These are Alvarado Street Brewery’s 10th anniversary beers. The drink most associated with Monterey, CA, is wine. And for good reason – there are nearly 350 vineyards in Monterey County and in the town, along with neighboring Carmel, there are 18 wine tasting rooms.

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In this interview, Philip details how he went from software developer to non-alc trailblazer, sharing his formulation process, his insights on shifting consumer preferences, and a bit about his imminent move into spirits and wines. You claim to be the first craft non-alc beer. He was a pioneer in craft beer and stuck with it.

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In this interview, Philip details how he went from software developer to non-alc trailblazer, sharing his formulation process, his insights on shifting consumer preferences, and a bit about his imminent move into spirits and wines. You claim to be the first craft non-alc beer. He was a pioneer in craft beer and stuck with it.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 18, 2024

In 2024, the distillery is celebrating the 143rd birthday of Albert Blanton with a “ birthday bash ” including a three-course meal and a complimentary bottle of Blanton’s Single Barrel. Following several collaborations with big-name brands such as Plantation Rum and The Prisoner Wine Co., Taylor for guests arriving by rail.

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Nightlife City Guide

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

This mix of culinary excellence has led many exercises to specialize in different types of dishes, attracting travelers from all over the world, especially in 2024. Here you will find elegant wine bar, sophisticated discos and high cuisine restaurants, ideal for those looking for a refined and refined evening.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2024

January All Month: Ginuary / Dry January 1/1 – New Year’s Day / National Bloody Mary Day / National Hangover Day 1/2 – World Introvert Day 1/3 – International Mind-Body Wellness Day 1/4 – National Trivia Day 1/5 – National Whipped Cream Day / National Keto Day 1/8 – National Gluten-Free Day 1/9 – National Apricot (..)

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

A person-by-person palate shift helps Alma’s cultivate a customer base crossing over from sour ales or natural wines. Alma’s Cider & Beer in Los Angeles: Anxo Imperial Cider (left). Craft beer distorts the concept of locality. Customers and stores like Total Wine have caught on, but where do you shelve NA cider? “We

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VinePair

MARCH 28, 2024

The locals pride themselves on surviving through it, but the 2024 season has not measured up to the apocalyptic standard. Rich and complex, Russian imperial stouts are differentiated from other dark beers by both strength and apocrypha. In 2001, the resultant beer, Czar Jack, was born. It’s been an atypical March in Minnesota.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

MARCH 4, 2024

This year’s Burning Foot Festival will have wine, cider and liquor in addition to craft beer. Per Axios, NA beers had a big January in Detroit. Vinepair published a list of the top ten best international beer destinations for 2024 and the only Midwestern location is Minneapolis. Thanks for reading!

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Australian Bartender

JULY 17, 2024

7-11 September, 2024 www.sydneybarweek.com.au The Cumberland, Double Deuce Lounge, Maybe Sammy, Apollonia, Door Knock NT: Hanky Panky Lounge, Bar Kokomo, Dom’s Bar & Lounge QLD: Antico, Before & After Bar, Maker, Dr Gimlette, Bar Brutus, Death & Taxes, Savile Row, Rosella’s, Sante Toowoomba SA: Maybe Mae, Trap.,

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If you’re going to be in the Fond du Lac area tomorrow night, the Fondy Brewfest is bringing together hundreds of beers, wines, ciders, homebrews and more — all with a Jimmy Buffett theme, if that’s something that you need in your life right now. I tried the Tropical Beer Hug earlier this week.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 14, 2023

craft beer segment posted its first non-Covid-related volume decline this year… After a summer buying bonanza, Tilray Brands’ exec Ty Gilmore says the firm is fielding 2–3 calls a day from craft breweries hoping to sell… At -10.8 percent , it trailed wine and spirits on-premise at least?) percent (but hey, at 5.2

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Cheers

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Unsteady State of Beer Even though the Golden State event was filled with speeches and presentations on the beer category’s resilience, there’s no denying the fear that permeated the walls of the Manchester Grand Hyatt hotel. The beer market is still struggling — there’s no denying it. But now, beer is not alone.”

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Now, the American craft beer industry finally has one of its own, and it just announced its first inductees. On February 15, the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) live-streamed its first-ever induction ceremony from five breweries across the country.

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VinePair

JULY 17, 2024

Hipster beer also existed as the antidote of craft cocktail and craft beer pretentiousness. If I’m thinking about what made PBR explode, it’s that intersection of economics and flavor,” says Karl Klockars, author of “ Beer Lover’s Chicago ” and co-founder of craft beer review site Guys Drinking Beer.

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VinePair

JANUARY 24, 2025

While anyone who understands economic bubbles knows the craft beer industry isnt set up for an impending nosedive, there is a kernel of truth there: Whenever theres tremendous growth in a given industry, at some point, theres going to be a pullback. What weve witnessed over the past few years is craft beer pulling back.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 31, 2024

2024 was a whirlwind for the drinks industry. Today on the VinePair Podcast, Adam, Joanna, and Zach take a look back on the biggest stories and the overall vibes of the year that was, including deserved concern about the wine industry, struggles for craft beer, and a looming hospitality crisis. Tune in for more.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JANUARY 31, 2025

of the places that closed around the D in 2024, plus a request: “I don’t know if you’ve made a resolution this year … but if you haven’t, let me throw this idea at you. On February 15, the newly created American Craft Beer Hall of Fame will announce their inaugural inductees. Lineup TBD.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 17, 2024

2024 was an interesting year for the drinks industry. We bore witness to the continued decline of craft brewing and watched as beloved brands like Duckhorn , The Famous Grouse , and Charles Smith Wines changed hands. Just look at the success of Montucky Cold Snacks , a self-described beer-flavored beer.

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VinePair

APRIL 9, 2025

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. Encinitas, Calif.,

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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2025

In 2024, we met the infamous Gonster , saw clarification run wild on cocktail menus, and drank dizzyingly complicated highballs. Now, with white wine in a renaissance phase and bargoers gulping Guinness at unprecedented rates , we look to the next calendar year and ponder what lies ahead. Tune in for more.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2024

If you had a year filled with beer your head may be swimming trying to remember which was your favorite. So we went to the experts to find out which beers are still on their minds as we said goodbye to 2024. At just under 6 percent, it was a perfect beer for a warm summer day in the Rockies.”

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VinePair

MAY 8, 2025

There used to be a fierce semantic debate over what constituted craft beer. In 2023, New Belgium Brewery launched Wild Nectar, a hard juice line with bright, electric branding, while Two Robbers, Phillys beyond-beer hustler, launched its 8 percent Double Punch entrant. Some guy even sued Blue Moon over it at one point. (He

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Jameson Original whiskey uses predominantly ex-bourbon oak casks, although other brand expressions use specific cask types, such as the ‘Black Barrel’ expression which uses double-charred casks, whilst the Caskmates series uses craft beer-seasoned barrels for maturation. What Is The Price Range For The Whiskies?

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VinePair

JANUARY 3, 2025

Since its founding in 2017, Athletic Brewing Company has become one of the biggest names in the NA beer market. It may not be the first NA beer brand to hit the scene, but it was the first one to consistently capture the look, feel, and flavor of craft beer in the NA space. Sure enough, Oskar Blues didnt let us down.

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VinePair

JANUARY 25, 2024

A reliable punchline in the American craft beer industry is that premium craft lagers are just about to catch on. Beer was +1.4 2024, though, man? 2024 really could be cider’s year, and not in the craft lager sense. at CiderCon 2024, the American Cider Association’s (ACA) 14th annual conference.

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