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This Week's Not-Selling-You-Anything Beer News

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

I appreciate you opening this email. I know it’s Cyber Monday and you’re receiving an onslaught of marketing slop today. I am not going to try to sell you anything here — I am simply going to say thank you to the growing number of both free and Premium Subscribers that continue to keep this newsletter going. Your support is so, so very appreciated and I love having the opportunity to interact with so many beer lovers from around the Midwest and beyond.

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Day Trip: Anu Apte, Rob Roy as Miracle Pop-Up

Imbibe Magazine

Anu Apte has the holiday rush down to a science. The owner of Seattle’s Rob Roy and co-owner of Navy Strength and Vinnie’s has transformed one or more of those bars into a holiday pop-up every year since 2014. It’s all part of a network of tinseled bar takeovers called Miracle and Sippin’ Santa. Now in their 10th year, these installations bring seasonal cocktails and festive decor to nearly 250 bars worldwide.

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Celebrate National Apple Pie Day with an Ole Smoky Cocktail

Chilled Magazine

Happy National Apple Pie Day! Ole Smoky’s Apple Pie Moonshine offers a delightful blend of flavors that evokes the comforting taste of warm apple pie on a chilly evening, going down as smoothly as the real thing. This holiday season, why not savor this delicious moonshine in a cozy Hot Toddy recipe? Moonshine Hot Toddy Ingredients 2 oz. Ole Smoky® Apple Pie (70) Moonshine 3 oz.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: Is It Ever OK to Ask for a Shaken Martini?

VinePair

In the immortal words of James Bond, “Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred.” It’s a drink order that appears in multiple 007 flicks. Not only does it sound cool, but it’s made the specific request feel like a thing of class and sophistication in popular parlance. However, what those movie clips don’t show is the bartender’s eye roll when preparing the drink.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Japan’s Traditional New Year’s Drink Makes an Excellent Martini

PUNCH

O-toso, Japans traditional New Years drink made with sake infused with herbs, also makes an excellent Martini cocktail recipe.

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Modern Coffee Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

The Espresso Martini , Spanish Coffee , and Irish Coffee paved the way for coffee’s prolific use in cocktails. And while these classics are still as popular as ever, modern coffee cocktails have evolved to incorporate everything from drip coffee to infusions, syrups, and cold-brew concentrate. Here are creative recipes to explore. Brewed Coffee Apapacho Café Apapacho, which translates to “a warm hug,” combines hot coffee with bourbon and vermouth rosso and is topped with freshly whipped cr

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Angostura Celebrates 200 Years of Bitters with New Premium Limited-Edition Bitters

Chilled Magazine

ANGOSTURA® 200-Year Anniversary Limited-Edition bitters pairs globally influenced spices and herbs and ANGOSTURA® aged rum for the first time ever! World renowned for its bitters’ production, The House of Angostura Bitters is empowering bartenders and cocktail creators with the release of ANGOSTURA 200-Year Anniversary Limited-Edition bitters, available in limited quantities at select national and regional liquor chains.

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Saffron Turns Any Freezer Martini Into a Festive Treat

PUNCH

This easy saffron Martini recipe is a festive freezer cocktail for a crowd, making it ideal for holiday entertaining.

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Women in Beverage: Natalie Tapken

Cheers

Natalie Tapken is the lead sommelier and beverage director at Bluepoint Hospitality Group in Easton, MD. Women in Beverage is part of our 2024 Beverage Industry Inclusion supplement. How did you get into the beverage alcohol business? My first restaurant job was in middle school working at my aunts pizza parlor. I then worked at a steakhouse in high school where I always loved winning the wine contest for highest weekend sales.

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A Central Threeway from Blade Deegan and the bar team from Brisbane’s brand new bar, Central

Australian Bartender

340 Queen Street, Brisbane centralbne.com.au @centralbne Southside and Rick Shores have teamed up to open Central, a subterranean dumpling restaurant in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD. Named after the frenetic Central district in Hong Kong, Central sits right in the heart of Brisbane, slotted beneath the storied Piccadilly Arcade building on Queen Street.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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Celebrating 20 years of Employees Only NYC –new podcast episode!

The Cocktail Lovers

Twenty years ago today Jason Kosmas, Dushan Zaríc, Igor Hadzismajlovic, Henry LaFargue and Bill Gilroy opened Employees Only NYC and we’re thrilled that Jason and Dushan are joining us to talk all things EO today. But before we get to hear their thoughts on everything from the art of free pouring to how they build and retain their teams, we check out some new products and a recently opened bar.

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The Gifts Bartenders and Chefs Actually Want

PUNCH

The best gifts for chefs, bartenders, bakers and others in the hospitality industry, according to the hospitality industry pros themselves.

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12 Bars of Christmas Hermosa Beach 2024 Date, Bar Schedule & Drink Specials

PubClub

These holiday hotties are ready to party on a 12 Bars Of Christmas pub crawl. Photo: PubClub.com One of the highlights of a very lively holiday season in the Los Angeles South Bay Beach Cities is the 12 Bars of Christmas and Toy Drive in Hermosa Beach. It’s a tradition among singles and the fun party people that involves some 100 people who go in and out of a dozen bars around the pier in a true holiday “cheers.” Always held the second Friday of December, the 2024 event is Dec.

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Jac Landmark: Bartending’s Rising Star Rookie of the Year and competition extraordinaire, Jac Landmark, joins the crew at Perth’s Bar Love

Australian Bartender

Photo: Charlie Moon-Meader 2024 has been a massive year for Jac Landmark. They won the Rookie of the Year (proudly sponsored by The Blend) award at the Bartender Magazine Bar Awards and took out the top spot in The Perfect Blend Cocktail Comp. What a journey! We sat down with Jac to chat about their epic year, their new role, and what the future holds.

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Carlsberg gains full ownership of India, Nepal units

Spiritz

Carlsberg has acquired the remaining 33.33 percent shares in Carlsberg South Asia Pte Ltd (CSAPL) from CSAPL (Singapore) Holdings Pte Ltd, gaining full ownership of its South Asia operations. CSAPL now entirely owns Carlsberg India Pvt. Ltd. (CIPL) and also holds a 99.94 percent stake in Nepal’s Gorkha Brewery Private Limited (GBPL). The total purchase price for the shareholding amounts to USD 744 million, with USD 50 million settled through a set-off arrangement and USD 207 million retain

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A Fresh Twist on Trinidad and Tobago’s Holiday Classic

PUNCH

Served warm or iced, this spin on the rum-based Ponche de Crème, kicked up with fennel and cardamom, has become my winter go-to.

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Light Years: Has Britain Finally Fallen for Low-Calorie Beer?

VinePair

London’s latest beer crush is plastered all over various forms of public transit, from the Tube to double-decker buses. “Beer But Better,” the advert for a brand called Prime Time reads. “Next Level Taste, Easy On The Waist.” Big claims on London buses are nothing new, but this beer is worth a second look. Prime Time is the most visible of a new breed of low-calorie British beer brands, designed to appeal to people who like a pint but also want to stay in shape.

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GSN Review: SUYO Pisco

Good Spirits News

For years, bartenders, mixologists, and at home spirit connoisseurs have long championed pisco. It’s crystal-clear, made from naturally fermented grapes, and available in a range of expressions, with flavor profiles spanning from earthy and rounded to bright and citrusy. Its deep history is intertwined with one of the world’s most dynamic culinary traditions.

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Red Snapper Learning Supports Prime Minister’s Initiative to Combat Violence Against Women and Girls with Targeted Training for Night-Time Economy Workers.

Bar Magazine

Red Snapper Learning (RSL) is proud to support the Prime Minister’s personal commitment to halving violence against women and girls. Through a nationwide training initiative, RSL is empowering night-time economy staff to play a vital role in crime prevention, victim support, and community safety. On Monday, 25th November, the Prime Minister convened police chiefs, industry leaders, and transport officials to underscore the government’s commitment to tackling violence against women and girls.

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Upgrade Your Next Round With Coffee Campari

PUNCH

5 easy spirit infusions for better Negronis, Margaritas and more, from coffee Campari to chile oil tequila.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: The Mimosa

VinePair

Regardless of where one stands on the concept of brunch, one indisputable thing is that the Mimosa is a staple menu item of this hybrid meal. A simple mix of bubbly wine and citrus juice, its a mid-morning right of passage thats impossible to overthink. Or is it? The Mimosa is one of those drinks that seems simple on paper, but because of its ubiquity, it isnt always executed well.

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FoBAB 2024 Reflections

Guys Drinking Beer

In which we share our thoughts on FoBAB 2024, another great barrel-aged beer gathering from the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild. The post FoBAB 2024 Reflections appeared first on Guys Drinking Beer.

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Experience the holidays in style with new festive menus, stunning views, and unforgettable moments at Radio!

Bar Magazine

Step into the festive spirit at Radio , a spectacular rooftop venue perched atop the iconic ME London hotel, where seasonal indulgence meets breathtaking skyline views. Launching from now till 21st to December 24th , embrace the magic of the holidays with three exclusive festive menus , each designed to elevate your celebrations. Whether you’re planning a cozy gathering with loved ones or a chic seasonal soirée, Radio Rooftop is the ultimate destination.

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Our Favorite Easy Cynar Cocktails

PUNCH

15 easy cocktail recipes made with Cynar, a versatile artichoke amaro, from an Italian Manhattan variation to a bitter Mai Tai and more.

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FoBAB Reflections, 2024 Edition

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Many of you may know that I have been covering the Chicagoland beer scene since the late 2000s.

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The Ultimate Guide to The Porthole Infuser

Casual Mixologist

If youve been knocking around mixology blogs awhile, youve seen The Porthole infuser. The award-winning designer Martin Kastner created it for the bar chefs at The Aviary in Chicago. Its just shy of over-engineered excess and regarded by professional and home mixologists as supercool must-have barware. We agree. Not just because of the array of things you can do with itimagination is your only limit.

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INTUNE CBD drinks have appointed CASK Liquid Marketing as UK and Europe distributor, marking the industry-renowned distributor’s first foray into functional drinks

Bar Magazine

CBD drinks brand INTUNE , known for bringing CBD drinks to socialising environments with its award-winning range, has appointed CASK Liquid Marketing to build the brand in the UK and Europe. The collaboration marks the first time that Cask Liquid Marketing has worked with a functional drinks brand, testament to the distributors future-forward approach and INTUNEs commitment to bringing bar quality drinks to the functional space.

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Arizona’s Famous Whiskey Row In Prescott Gets A New Saloon, Fire & Sword Speakeasy

PubClub

Fire & Sword is a new bar in an old location along Whiske Row in Prescott, AZ. Photo: Fire & Ice In an area dating back to 1864, there’s a new sheriff in town. Or actually, a new bar along famous Whiskey Row in Prescott, AZ. It’s Fire & Sword, which is not a saloon like so many other joints here but a speakeasy inside the Hotel St.

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Oatly loses court battle with Dairy UK over use of ‘milk’ in trademark 

Just Drinks

Oatly has lost a court battle against Dairy UK regarding the use of the term 'milk' in its trademark 'Post Milk Generation'

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Drinks writer Forest Collins passes

Drinks International

International drinks writer Forest Collins unexpectedly past away in Dubai last week, Drinks International can confirm. The World's 50 Best Bars.

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Snowmint

VinePair

The Snowmint hits like an absinthe-soaked peppermint patty, and packs enough of a bite to have Jack Frost nipping at his own nose.

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Experience the Vibrant Carnival in Düsseldorf and Cologne

PubClub

Dsseldorf has a bit party for Carnival. Photo: Visit Dsseldorf Carnival, or Mardi Gras if you prefer, is one of the World’s Great Party Events. The 2019 date for Fat Tuesday is March 5, but if you just can’t wait for Carnival than go to… wait for it … Germany! Yes, Deutschland. Now before you protest and say “but Oktoberfest ended back in October,” just grab a hold of your 1-liter beer stein and keep reading.

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Diageo puts limits on Guinness supplies in the UK

Just Drinks

Diageo has placed weekly limits on supplies of Guinness to customers in the UK.

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How to have a happy low and no Christmas and New Year with Everleaf

The Cocktail Lovers

Okay, so we’re heading into the party season. Christmas, out and about, or at home, not to mention New Year celebrations. Followed by the “shall I, shan’t I?” Dry January challenge. Whether you’re thinking about reducing the alcohol or cutting it out altogether Everleaf have got you covered for Christmas, New Year and anytime, in fact.

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The Camarena Black Cherry Presidente Margarita

VinePair

With a salted rim and black cherry garnish, this sultry spin on the Margarita is sure to be a favorite among your holiday guests.

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