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We Asked 11 Drinks Pros: What’s the Best Macro Light Beer?

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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. While IPAs , sours , and stouts have their dedicated followers, light beer’s mild flavor profile is made for the masses. I drink it now because it’s nostalgic.

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Bianca Wendt: With two regional venues under her belt, she talks about beach life and finding work life balance

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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).

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How London Claimed the Global Cocktail Crown

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A 160-Year Heritage “Only after working in London was Jerry Thomas inspired to write ‘The Bartender’s Guide,’ the first book to contain cocktail recipes,” explains Jared Brown, cocktail historian and master distiller at Sipsmith Gin. “He There, head bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana helped normalize the concept of a cocktail lab.

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Old Potrero Blazed a Trail For Craft Rye Whiskey. Why Is It Perpetually Overlooked?

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Its easy to pass over unless you know about it, says Nick Madden, head bartender at San Francisco whiskey bar Elixir , who regularly recommends Old Potrero to guests. Maytag showed a similar prescience with Old Potrero, betting that consumers would respond as positively to craft whiskey as they did to craft beer.

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