VinePair

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Legolas and the Elves sip on Miruvor (a fictional cordial) along with mead and various other wines, the massive tree-like Ents most prefer the revitalizing Ent-draught, and then, of course, there’s beer and ale. Intoxicating beverages abound throughout J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Some drinkers enjoy a roasty malt character, some look for a bit more full-hop bite, and others want something higher in alcohol with a bit of sweetness. Schilling Modernism Machine House Brewing Dark Mild Guinness Fox Farm barleywine Milk stouts “My favorite go-to cold weather beer is a dark Czech lager. Burnsville, Minn.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

And while Argentina may be better known for wine, the country has a craft beer scene that’s blossomed impressively over the past two decades. To date, the brewery has put forth creations such as Bonk City, a double IPA made with Columbus Cryo hops, and Biggie Jumbo, a double stout with rich chocolate notes.

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Dry Atlas

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The Greeks and Romans, while favoring wine, also brewed beer, particularly in regions where grape cultivation was difficult. IPA India Pale Ales (IPAs) are a popular style of ale known for their stronger hop bitterness, floral or citrusy aroma, and sometimes higher alcohol content. What is Non-Alcoholic Beer?

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VinePair

JUNE 4, 2024

percent ABV Funny Water , carving a new niche in non-carbonated alcoholic drinks that, unlike wine or most cocktails, aren’t too strong. Seeking new audiences, companies are packaging hard teas, alcoholic refreshers, and fruit-infused vodka waters that deliver flavor, not fizz, making for smoother drinking.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

They tend to drink a little hot, with alcohol content wavering between 100 and 140 proof. Justin LeClair, owner and bartender, NightBloom , New Orleans “ Angel’s Envy Cask Strength is a rare, small-batch bourbon finished in port wine barrels, with each yearly release offering a unique proof and flavor profile.

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VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

But his mastery of wine barrel-aged sour beer seen in offerings like Supplication, Consecration, and Beatification showed that craft beer deserved a place at the table amongst the nearby vinos of the Valleys, both Napa and Sonoma. But its impact on a broad range of styles cannot be overstated.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 29, 2023

As with any exceptional wines and spirits one has over the course of a lifetime, the best beers should linger long after the last sip, lip smack, and smile. In general, I gravitated toward balanced and lower-alcohol, yet flavor-forward, beers. And this stout in particular was one of my favorites from the Oregon producer.

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

But, as the non-alcoholic movement continues to grow, a new wave of non-alc gins has emerged, promising the familiar flavors without the alcohol. The spirit’s popularity was further amplified due to a series of legislative acts that made it easier and more profitable to produce gin rather than beer or wine.

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

More recently, the surge in alcohol alternatives has introduced an intriguing update: non-alcoholic tequila. Agrandir Grand] What is non-alcoholic tequila? In recent years, there’s been a surge in the demand for non-alcoholic versions of classic spirits, and tequila is no exception. Let’s dive into this unique spirit.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 27, 2024

The recent change in legislation by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, which states that American single malt whiskey does not need to be aged in virgin American white oak casks, has opened up many doors for producers. The resulting single malt is a light spirit that is matured in white oak before finishing in red wine casks.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

MAY 20, 2024

Coming to Wolverines football games this fall: Alcohol sales. It ended up being a “a multi-colored New England AND West Coast style IPA/fruited sour/barley wine/imperial stout/hard seltzer/lager/red ale with a dash of Pinot Grigio.” PorchDrinking previewed the Nucleate Festival coming soon to HOMES Brewing.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 27, 2023

What makes Origin stand out to me is their emphasis on low-alcohol beer styles that don’t get the recognition they deserve in the craft market, such as the 3.2 “When most breweries launch with core beers, you’ll find the lineup stacked with crowd-pleasing favorites: IPA, hazy, maybe a pale ale, and a pilsner or stout.

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VinePair

AUGUST 7, 2024

Some sip like lagers , some like sours , and others like witbiers or stouts. Building on the recipe for Pliny the Elder, Cilurzo beefed up the hop profile and alcohol content to brew Pliny the Younger. They’re low in alcohol and easy-drinking, but pack all of that hoppy goodness one would expect from an IPA.

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Dry Atlas

JANUARY 17, 2024

We anticipated an environment where alcohol played a central role in all gatherings, and where non-alc options were few and far between. While our experience in Hong Kong was somewhat closer to that picture, Japan revealed a surprisingly diverse drinking culture, one where alcohol alternatives were not just present but abundant and varied.

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Dry Atlas

JANUARY 17, 2024

We anticipated an environment where alcohol played a central role in all gatherings, and where non-alc options were few and far between. While our experience in Hong Kong was somewhat closer to that picture, Japan revealed a surprisingly diverse drinking culture, one where alcohol alternatives were not just present but abundant and varied.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 7, 2023

With American demand posting small but concerning year-over-year declines as omnibibulous domestic drinkers quench their boredom with all manner of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, the idea that U.S. Fruited sours, sweeter stouts, and even wheat berries are more popular among the Asian markets,” he says.

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VinePair

APRIL 15, 2024

There are few liquids that are essentially alcoholic categories unto themselves. Sure, Guinness is an Irish stout, but it’s really just Guinness — nothing else will suffice. The same is true for Chartreuse , Maraschino , and St-Germain. Then there’s Campari , the Italian bitter apéritif.

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Ten years ago—when non-alc beer meant O’Douls—Philip Brandes started to reshape the non-alc narrative with craft brews that rival their alcoholic counterparts in taste. Let’s figure out a new way to make a great tasting non-alcoholic PA.” I finally came up with a great tasting non-alcoholic PA as our first skew.

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Ten years ago—when non-alc beer meant O’Douls—Philip Brandes started to reshape the non-alc narrative with craft brews that rival their alcoholic counterparts in taste. Let’s figure out a new way to make a great tasting non-alcoholic PA.” I finally came up with a great tasting non-alcoholic PA as our first skew.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 29, 2024

Whiskey can be ‘finished’ in a wide variety of casks including sherry, port, wine, and Mizunara. From Imperial Stout casks to Mezcal casks, there is no shortage of intriguing cask finishes with which to play. These wines can perform similar roles; they are warming, and broadening, and they introduce a beautiful color.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

When New Riff Distilling founder Ken Lewis got his start in the alcohol business, it was only meant to be temporary. Thanks to mash bills like 100 percent Marris Otter (a British ale malt), barley wine-style malts, and Belgian quadrupel-style malts, the whiskey takes on chocolaty and citrusy flavors with red and dark fruit accents.

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VinePair

JANUARY 31, 2024

Before we dive into those picks, a few notes on how we compiled this list, especially given the sheer subjectivity of the notion of “best” when it comes to alcoholic beverages. Seldom, however, do we encounter 18-year-old distillate finished in stout casks. For the regular categories — bourbon , rye , single malt, etc.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

While restaurants historically featured limited selections of beer or soju, the beverage directors at today’s forward-thinking establishments have pushed the boundaries of what Korean drinks programs can look like, with many curating extensive, award-winning wine lists and pairing menus.

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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. It was pigeonholed as a drink for kids,” says Alex Doman, the co-founder and CEO of AVEC Drinks , which makes an alcohol-free cider flavored with cardamom. They’re beverage-alcohol drinkers.”

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VinePair

JANUARY 11, 2024

Unlike wine enthusiasts, beer nerds face one particular restriction when they get their hands on a grailed bottle of suds: There’s really no saving it for a special occasion. That said, heavier beers like stouts and porters fair relatively well with age, and can hold up in flavor after a couple years in the cellar.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Competition has increased, especially in the broader alcohol market. But they also make phenomenal lagers, stouts, and barrel-aged beers. ” —Jake Herron, package beer manager, Hop City Beer & Wine , Birmingham, Ala. Sales have slowed. The cost of all inputs has gone up and stayed up. Do not miss the Birmingham Pilsner.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Dyke Beer now offers five inclusively named beers like Out Stout and Tall Girl gose , sold at LGBTQ+ bars in NYC and the Northeast. “I Pelican deemphasizes the easy-drinking, low-alcohol beer’s style parameters. “We Every old-school dyke bar tends to have a pool table,” says Hallonquist. We just choose not to blather on and on.

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 10, 2024

As Founder of Zero Proof Nation and Booze Free in DC , I’ve been focused on highlighting non-alcoholic beverages and the culture driving their growth. I’ve even been a two-time judge at the World Alcohol Free Awards and received the “Leader and Innovator of the Year” award from Sans Bar Academy. Treat yourself.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

But just like saisons , Flemish red ales , and English milds , barleywines are among the beer styles that enthusiasts tend to embrace after theyve become well acquainted with and possibly tired of stouts , IPAs , and lagers. When drinkers browse the beer shelf, theyre simply not looking for wine. What Is Barleywine?

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VinePair

MAY 18, 2025

Theres a widespread misconception that beer is more fattening than other alcoholic beverages. Sure, beer is typically consumed in larger quantities than other types of booze, and its carbonation can lead to bloating, but both spirits and wine are more calorically dense than virtually any brew out there.

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Dry Atlas

DECEMBER 11, 2024

By Chris Losh, Co-Founder of the World Alcohol-Free Awards One of the beauties of the World Alcohol-Free Awards is the way in which it holds a mirror up to the world of non-alc. We saw a few more variations last yearsours, stouts etc.and wed expect that to continue. Last year, we had drinks that needed infusing in hot water.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The Bar Blogger gives a toast to the excllent wines at Domaine du Daley. By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Wine Blogger I know what you’re thinking. You’re in a restaurant in Switzerland and are in the mood for a glass of wine with your meal. At the same time, you also spot Swiss wines on the menu.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 17, 2024

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. Flashy cocktails designed for social media virality took over; hard seltzer got a high-ABV boost in an attempt to stay relevant; and diet wines grew in popularity.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It’s just sugar water that you ferment to make alcoholic water, and then you add whatever flavors you want.” Brewing a beer with barley will create a grain flavor that a brewer might accentuate (stouts, barley wines) or mask (New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Fruit Force , Modelo’s Chelada line ). Nobody cared.”

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Beer Sangria: Combine Lindemans Framboise, red wine (e.g., Chocolate Stout Beer Cocktail (Approx. Non-Alcoholic Hop-Ups: Zero-Proof Spring Beer Cocktail Alternatives Non-alcoholic beer cocktails are perfect for those who prefer to abstain from alcohol or are looking for a lighter option. Garnish with a mint sprig.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

All alcohol-containing beers are taken off the taplist for this monthly event, and bartenders instead serve the brewerys Two Frays Near Beer. The staff also removes wine, cider, and liquor from the taproom, and instead serves alcohol-free wine, cocktails, and other beverages from Open Road , TLC Libations , and Jackworth Ginger Beer.

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