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BevX 2024: Xiquita Restaurante y Bar Brings Ancestral Traditions to Life

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The Chamoyrita, with Casco Viejo blanco tequila, Bozal mezcal, Jalisco Estrella pilsner, chamoy, lemon and sugar. Rare mezcals, sotols, raicilla, tequila and bacanora have gained popularity, so inventory ebbs and flows. “Keeping an eclectic Mexican spirits program has been trickier than expected, says Ottrix.

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The 30 Best Breweries in the Country Right Now, According to Beer Bars

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As a pilsner evangelist, I’m thrilled that we get to keep a steady supply of excellent lagers on tap. My personal favorites from them include the Czech-style pilsner Alexandr and the Belgian tripel Erastus. Do not miss the Birmingham Pilsner. ” —Rich Spoehr, manager, Burgundian , Attleboro, Mass.

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The 22 Best New Breweries of the Year, According to Beer Pros

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What brand-new brewery thrilled most in the last year, enticing them back for another pint of squeaky-clean pilsner or an expressive IPA with explosive aromatic pop? My personal favorites are their High Five German-style pilsner and Little Birds, a Jamaican-style lager brewed with cassava starch. That is me!

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