Nightlife City Guide

MARCH 21, 2025

Hong Kong Night Life: CoA Tap - The Ale Project The first of its kind on the Kowloon peninsula, Tap specializes in craft beers, with particular attention to local productions. It is not surprising, therefore, that the highlight of this welcoming and colorful gastro -neighbor's gastro pubs is a steel wall covered with beer taps.

Nightlife

VinePair

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

When the VinePair team isnt busy working at HQ, were in the field doing what we do best: scoping out the best cocktails, wine, and beer in the five boroughs. On the beer front, craft breweries and bars impressed us with their frothy pours and bold flavors that are well worth a visit, too. Schmuck Martini at schmuck.

Highball

PubClub

JUNE 2, 2025

I figured if nothing else, I would listen to some decent local bands and have a couple beers. ’s Hermosa Beach , with a few good local musicians, some the-more-you-drink-the-better-they-sound cover bands and a small beer garden surrounded by a bunch of pop-up tents selling things I don”t need or want and the familiar food booths.

Happy Hour

Australian Bartender

MAY 19, 2025

Ghanem Group has reopend the heritage-listed Hotel Boonah following a restoration, and has launched a new craft brewery, Boonah Brewing Co, and beer garden which is now open to the public. For Ghanem Group Director – Adonis Ghanem, the revival is as much about community as it is about craft beer.

Craft Beer

Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 23, 2025

Bond Street “Every city needs a good dive bar, and this is it—a gritty spot perfect for a shot and a beer,” says David Viana. Opt for a local drinks combo, like a shot of New Jersey’s own Laird’s Apple Brandy and a beer from Last Wave Brewing, paired with the platonic ideal of bar food—which includes a full menu of grilled cheeses.

Live Music

Australian Bartender

APRIL 28, 2025

Local craft beers alongside a rotating Beer of the Month showcasing independent breweries are also available for selection.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 11, 2025

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.

Craft Beer

VinePair

AUGUST 8, 2025

It’s the same case with craft beer, whiskey , watches, clothing, and essentially every other consumer good on the market. More often than not, when people start their wine journey, budget-friendly supermarket wines are the first ones they encounter. Tune in for more.

Wine

VinePair

JULY 25, 2025

Zach is reading: We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Modern Classic Cocktail? Joanna is reading: How the Kelce Brothers’ Garage Beer Became a Craft Beer Success Story Listen Online Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify This episode of the “VinePair Podcast” is sponsored by Tequila El Mexicano.

Tequila

Just Drinks

JULY 25, 2025

Another hurdle it faced was “a can confusion”, with the taller cans being seen by consumers more as “craft beer or [a] prank product”, which the company is less likely to experience with an energy drink, he says. “It’s

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JULY 26, 2024

Some genuinely unfortunate news from Averie Swanson, owner of Keeping Together , the beer brand founded in Chicago that’s working to open a space in Santa Fe, NM. They actually sat down with the offending customer and had a beer together. You’ll get Dovetail beer and four samples of landjaeger, so how can you pass that up?

Beer

VinePair

MAY 21, 2024

now has a selection of local microbreweries, there are still moments that call for a good old macro beer. You might find yourself in a dive bar or at a sports arena without a wide selection of craft brews, or you could end up at a party or tailgate where the hosts have opted to lean into a more affordable beer lineup.

Beer

VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It’s safe to say that the craft beer boom has now reached nearly every corner of the globe. This year’s list of the best beer destinations recognizes cities with up-and-coming craft scenes, many of which have exploded in recent years. Next up, and just a short walk from the Acropolis, is Strange Brew.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

By night, Forîn hosts residencies for local restaurants, and pours wine, beer, and cocktails, like an Espresso Martini with house coffee. The zero-proof drinks list includes the Fruits of Labor, featuring house-made grapefruit cordial topped with bubbles, and Athletic NA beers. It’s a great place to go and relax with a beer.”

Zero-Proof

VinePair

JANUARY 30, 2024

Consumers may be surprised to know that the people in the beer industry will often personally opt for brands that can be found in most bars across the country. Once they’ve wrapped up a day of making craft ales and lagers, they may just feel like reaching for a dependable, nostalgic, and mass-produced brew without any of the frills.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

APRIL 8, 2024

It’s also the final day of relevancy for the many eclipse-themed beers that have emerged over the last few months. See ‘ya in 2044, all you beers named Path of Totality! This year’s Iowa Beer Bracket came down to beers from Big Grove and Singlespeed. ” Apparently that’s verboten.

Beer

VinePair

MARCH 21, 2024

The craft beer boom has reached far and wide , and there are as many brews to explore as any adventurous drinker could ever hope to find. While there are well over 100 styles of beer, some old standbys still get all the attention. That’s why we asked the people who know beer best what should be on your radar.

Beer

VinePair

AUGUST 20, 2024

While the light beer wars may be a thing of the past, the numbers suggest that light beer continues to win battles. In 2023, light beer hit a global market valuation of $312.9 There’s nothing odd or remarkable about the style compared to what exists in the craft beer space, and that’s likely why they’re so popular.

Beer

Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

Delta, whose main hub is in Atlanta, offers Tip Top canned cocktails , formulated in collaboration with bartender Miles Macquarrie of Decatur’s Kimball House. United embraces its Midwest roots with cans of the cult-favorite craft beer Two Hearted IPA from Michigan brewery Bell’s. Even the flight route can play a factor.

Sommelier

VinePair

JUNE 23, 2024

But beer tourism? Even then, taking a vacation devoted to beer is a harder thing to justify. Nonetheless, there are stellar breweries around the country that bring beer nerds to their taprooms every year to score their most coveted releases. Wine tourism is a bonafide industry. Curating such a list is no small feat.

Beer

Chilled Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

Additionally, the restaurant offers a collection of agave-based spirits, craft beer, and a portfolio of Latin American wines curated by Jean Banchet Award-nominated sommelier Richie Ribando (Smyth, The Loyalist, Next).

Sommelier

VinePair

JUNE 24, 2024

The Mexican beer cocktail classically merges a lager with lime juice, hot sauce, and perhaps tomato juice or Clamato , with no two recipes alike. It was the most labor-intensive beer that we’d made,” Ramey says of the canned Michelada , first released in early 2020.

IPA

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

But in the current bartending landscape, much like the Martini, the Negroni is moving away from being a drink template and toward a general flavor profile. In the aughts, we saw a surge of Negroni variants that employed a simple swap of gin for another spirit à la the Kingston Negroni and Mezcal Negroni.

Sommelier

The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 2, 2024

According to a Maharaja Drinks press release, “today heralds India’s much-anticipated arrival as the next international drinks powerhouse – set to capture palates, bartenders, baristas and inspire home drinks explorers across the UK and beyond.” The selection includes wines, beers, spirits, tea, coffee, and soft drinks.

Craft Beer

A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

However, most bartenders agree that these two glasses are interchangeable, so this specific cocktail glass mix-up isn’t really a faux pas at all. Photo by Jon Parry via www.unsplash.com Craft Beer Glasses While not specifically for mixed alcoholic drinks, having some pint glasses or other beer glasses on hand can be useful.

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Bartender.com

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

FEATURED BARTENDER SEPTEMBER 2024: Tony Arnone The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails in Las Vegas, NV Tony Arnone has risen through the hospitality industry from humble beginnings, starting his career as a dishwasher at Cheddar’s in his hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. The grooming salon is open from 10 a.m. –

Bartender

A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The “big upgrade” to this list was the addition of non-alcoholic beer like O’Douls. The craft mocktail is a rising star due to more mindful drinking and hospitality professionals serving up what their guests want. Craft mocktails are no different than their alcoholic counterparts! Not very appealing options.

Mocktails

Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Shatbhi Basu is India’s first female bartender, recognised by the President of India and the Ministry of Women and Child Development for her contribution in the field. Her understanding of consumer behaviour and beverage trends is expected to guide MEBL in crafting beer flavours and experiences that resonate with consumers.

Mixology

Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Others include PS40, Tucano’s, The Waratah, Double Deuce Lounge, and soon-to-open The Emerald Room, as well as craft beers from Grifter Brewing Co. Photo: Nikki To For drinks, Archie Rose will be serving a range of specialty cocktails along with a free tasting for all ticket holders.

Craft Beer

Dry Atlas

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Beer, one of the oldest and most popular drinks in the world, has been around since as early as 9500 BC. The main ingredients in beer are water, malted barley, hops for flavor, and yeast for fermentation. Different cultures have created many types of beer by varying these ingredients and brewing methods.

Alcohol

Australian Bartender

APRIL 2, 2024

It has relaxed wine bar vibes with seasonal menus, an impressive wine selection and the kind of well-executed cocktails you’d expect from Wendt and partner Divola, who also brings a wealth of hospitality experience to the mix (Eau de Vie, Dinner by Heston and ex Head Bartender at Cutler & Co). Time for a road trip, I think.

Head Bartender

Advanced Mixology

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Now you don’t have to feel like a dork when you sit down with your drinking friends who order craft beer and forbidden booze instead of fruit-filled kombucha, and turmeric milk. Craft Sodas and Artisanal Beverages And that’s the thing: the craft beverage business is huge, and the appeal is not confined to beer and spirits.

Alcohol

Cheers

JUNE 19, 2024

What began years ago as an increased interest in sophisticated wines, craft beer and American whiskey has now blossomed into a common consumer sentiment towards most alcohol categories. Wine and craft beer encouraged people to play inside a category.

Rum

The Bartender Company

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In recent years, professional bartenders and mixologists have experimented with new ingredients in their quest to develop thrilling and flavorful cocktails. What are nitrogen craft cocktails, and what makes a nitro beverage so special? Nitrogen Bubbles add Thrills and Flavor Infusing your beer (i.e.

Infusions

Cocktails with Suderman

MARCH 29, 2024

These days I make a fair number of classic, no-frills Manhattans , but I mostly make them for my wife, who grew up in New York City and drank them even back in the days of Cosmos and craft beer. Cocktails With Suderman is the home bartender’s guide, with tips, tricks, techniques, anecdotes, opinions, and recipes.

Liqueur

PubClub

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Most of the time, the attitude of the pub owners is further expressed through the craft beer or regional beer that they choose to offer, as such varieties of beer are hard to find in other places. Tell the bartender what beers you usually enjoy – the hoppiness of IPAs, creaminess of stouts, or lightness of lagers.

Pub

PubClub

JUNE 6, 2024

If you want to peel off the beaten party path for a cold brew, Vunetovo Craft Beer has locally-made beers. There’s a small, rocky beach (Beach Kriza) and a couple of restaurant/bars, including Hvar Brewing Company, which brews Croatian craft beers. Photo: PubClub.com The scene at Kiva bars on Hvar, Croatia.

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