Escondido, CA

Columbus, OH

Next week is one “Beer Day” after another. IPA Day is Aug 1, followed by International Beer Day on the 2nd. We’ll be celebrating both and hope you will be too. The Right Time To Revisit A Classic (Seattle, WA) – August 1 being National IPA Day, and we thought it might be time to revisit some classic IPAs, India Pale Ales like Elysian’s famed Space Dust, which has climbed the ranks to become the #4 IPA in the country.

Beer Alert: New “IPA Day” Beers And International Classics

A nice, crisp, refreshing beer may seem ideal on a hot summer day – or any day – and many people would agree that this brew is delicious. The most popular alcoholic beverage in the world is beer – believed to be the oldest too – and ranks third to water and tea as the most consumed beverage. It also takes the top spot in the United States, and even though Americans’ beer consumption has declined over the past 20 years as wine and cocktails have gained popularity, beer remains the top alcoholic drink in the U.S. where over 6.5 billion gallons was consumed in 2023.

America’s 40 Best-Tasting Beers, Ranked

A new map offers an intriguing glimpse into the beer-loving culture that thrives in throughout America, showcasing a significant variance in consumption from state to state. Check out the map here.

Map Shows Which States Drink the Most Beer

The 21st century has been a boom period for beer thanks to the rapid proliferation of craft breweries. It's been hailed for bringing underrated styles of beer into the zeitgeist, driven by bold and creative brewers (although today, many 'craft' beers are actually connected to Anheuser Busch). Amidst this new brewing culture, no style has attracted more attention than IPA beer. Once obscure, it's become ubiquitous enough that everyone seems to have strong opinions. It's become one of those things that you either love or love to hate, its bold, bitter flavor inspiring both fans and detractors in seemingly equal numbers.

The 18th Century Origin Of IPA Beer

A red wine is the sum of several important factors. Terroir, grape varietal, weather, and the vintner’s skill conspire to create a sumptuous beverage that shares a color but varies wildly elsewhere. This diversity makes drinking red wine fun, and any pour of something new and unfamiliar can double as a mini-adventure filled with enticing flavor possibilities.

We Asked 7 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Overrated Red Wine?

FinanceBuzz

Whiskey's popularity is undeniable. Here are 12 excellent whiskey options for under $50 to help you find your perfect pour and keep more cash in your wallet.

12 Best Whiskeys for Under $50

This year seems to be the year that non-alcoholic beer (and other options) are taking off; I’ve received a number of NA brews as well as wines and even a gin, and observing more hitting the market seemingly weekly. I wrote about Deschutes Brewery’s Fresh Squeezed NA IPA in May, comparing it side-by-side with the original, now have a roundup of the other non-alcoholic beers I’ve tasted so far. (NA wines and gin forthcoming!)

Non-alcoholic beer review roundup

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Kristen Wood

Some things are just better when they’re homemade, like a batch of chocolate chip cookies or a crusty loaf of bread. But what about kombucha, herbal tea or ancient grain beer?

Sipping Toward Sustainability: Reviving Traditional Beverages for a Greener Future

If you’re like most drinkers, you’re likely starting to see a lot more non-alcoholic beer around. Last fall, The Wall Street Journal reported a jump of 32 percent in sales of non-alcoholic beer from a year earlier and an average of 31 percent growth over the previous four years, citing data from NielsenIQ.

Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer Is Growing. So Are Questions About Its Safety.

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

The beer biz never sleeps at American Craft Beer. And here’s just some of what’s been happening in the beer world while you were drinking your way through the weekend. Turbulent times continue for Bud Light in the wake its brief, but ultimately costly, partnership with Dylan Mulvaney, a transgender influencer whose image was put on a Bud Light beer can to celebrate the activist’s “365 Days of Girlhood.”

Beer News: Hidden Health Dangers In Non-Alcoholic Beer / Bud Light Decline Continues

Summer is hot and humid, and it's almost like summer was made specifically to drink the refreshing, cold, crisp wonderful, delicious, nutritious nectar of the gods. Which is none other than beer; wonderful cold beer. With summer playing peek-a-boo around the corner while we finish up this semester, it's time to discuss the only important part of summer. And if you haven't already guessed, it's beer. There are few things I take more seriously than my beer, in order are: sports... and beer. Here are my favorite summer brews:

Top Eight Summer Beers to Beat the Heat

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

The words “toasted rye” take on new meaning with Elijah Craig’s latest bottle. Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Whiskey trends come and whiskey trends go. But one trend that’s been arguably...

This Affordable New Whiskey Gets In on the Hottest Bourbon Trend

Bamboozles abound in the American supermarket. The fish counter is a vector of misinformation. The snack aisle is a hotbed of shrink- and skimp-flation. You are shopping for stories first, and products second. Sometimes they sync up! Other times, you are getting had. Virtually every commodity in the modern grocery...

Stella, Sapporo, Peroni, and the Shifting Calculus on ‘Imported’ Beer

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Newark, NJ

Paterson, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

Denver, CO

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Big news in non-alcoholic beer continues to flow. The other day we saw Athletic Brewing announce a $50M investment from General Atlantic. We recently wrote about the analysts at CGA by NIQ, which focus on on-premise consumption, who noted total beer sales by value in the 12 months to mid-May were up 33.7 percent for NA beer on-premise. Jump over to the Beverage Industry 2024 Beer Report, and you’ll see data that says — for the 52 weeks ending Jan. 28 in total U.S. multi-outlets — dollar sales for non-alcohol beer were nearly $368.7 million, a 29.2 percent increase, while case sales were up 20.3 percent.

Non-alcoholic beer brand RationAle Brewing announces substantial seed investment round

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Beer Alert: New Italian Pilsners And Classic Irish Stouts

Summer is ON and American craft brewers are addressing things with a smart roster of new beers you’re gonna want to have around. Salute! (Wells, ME)...

Beer Alert: New Italian Pilsners And Classic Irish Stouts

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