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Disney Just Got More Magical Thanks to its New Bourbon Trail

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Disney Springs in Florida has introduced a bourbon trail for the summer, which l...

Celebrate Deadpool 2's Release with Pop-Up Bars & Branded Hard Lemonade Cans

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Fox's most successful (and crudest) superhero movie, Deadpool, is getting a sequ...
 

AB InBev Buys Up Three Liquor Companies

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
Anheuser-Busch InBev continues its neverending expansion and acquisitions by pur...

Budweiser is Now Selling an Orange Beer

by Alexander Frane in Beer
Budweiser is adding a new flavor to its iconic Bud Light line: Bud Light Orange....
 

Buffalo Trace Just Celebrated Seven Million Barrels Since Prohibition

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky rolled out its seven millionth b...

Applebee's Is Bringing Back the Dollarita, For Some Reason

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
Applebee's, purveyor of fine American dining and cocktails, is reinstituting its...
 

This English Pub Has Created a Gin In Honor of the Royal Wedding

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
The Queen Charlotte Windsor and Oak Taverns Ltd have collaborated on Gin&'er Gin...

One Starbucks Location Now Makes a Gin Barrel Aged Cold Brew

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
Starbucks recently unveiled its newest cold brew project, a coffee and tonic dri...
 

Get a Buzz on While Getting Buzzed with Apothic's Cold Brew Red Wine

by Alexander Frane in Wine
The age old question of whether it's late enough to still drink coffee or early ...

Ryan Reynolds is Now a Co-Owner of Aviation Gin

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Ryan Reynolds, star of the popular Deadpool film franchise (as well as the unpop...
 

Stone Brewing is Suing MillerCoors

by Alexander Frane in Beer
Stone Brewing, the moderately sized brewery out of San Marcos, California, annou...

Give Your Breakfast a Buzz with Gin Marmalade

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Gin and tonics are the new morning drink - at least, gin and tonics that you can...
 

You Can Adopt a Dog While You Drink at This Oregon Bar

by Alexander Frane in Bars & Restaurants
Move over, cat cafes - Fido's, in Tigard, Oregon, is the world's first dog tap r...

Despite Reports, Nobody in California Will Go to Jail Over Plastic Straws

by Alexander Frane in Bars & Restaurants
Over the last few days, there's been a lot of drama around California's alleged ...
 

A World of Pure Inebriation Awaits You at this Willy Wonka-Themed Bar in NYC

by Alexander Frane in Bars & Restaurants
Willy Wonka's chocolate factory has its own pop-up at the LOCL in the Nylo Hotel...

Bacardi Picks Up Patron Tequila in a Massive Consolidation Deal

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
Bacardi Limited, the makers of Bacardi Rum, announced it had acquired the makers...
 

Pitbull is Opening a Mojito Bar in Miami

by Alexander Frane in Bars & Restaurants
he nightclub, bar and restaurant is set to open in the summer of 2018 and with t...

If You Love Gin, You Need to Book a Trip to This U.K. Spa

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
Glasgow is now home to the straightforwardly named The Gin Spa. There, guests ca...
 

'World's Most Expensive' Vodka Bottle Stolen, Later Found Empty

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
The bar world was shaken last week when a bottle of vodka, reportedly the most e...

Hero Kiwis Built an Island in New Zealand For a New Year's Eve Party

by Alexander Frane in Culture
A group of New Zealanders in the town of Tairua on the Coromandel peninsula rang...
 

A Twin Peaks Themed Bar is Opening in California

by Alexander Frane in Culture
TV show themed bars are nothing new at this point, but that doesn't make this on...

This Winemaker is Releasing A 'Saturday Night Live' Line

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Live from New York, it's Saturday Night Wine! Your late-night Saturday drinking ...
 

Do You Realize The Flaming Lips are Teaming Up with Dogfish Head?

by Alexander Frane in Beer
In early 2018, the Flaming Lips will take a break from battling pink robots and ...

You Can Now Get Whisky in Pouches

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
Those who long for the days of drinking Capri Suns but also enjoy tasting new Sc...
 

Brace Yourself: A Wine Shortage is Imminent

by Alexander Frane in Wine
Europe is bracing for the lowest wine yield in decades, dropping 14% from 2016....

Delta is Now Serving Complimentary Prosecco on Select Flights

by Alexander Frane in Wine
Delta Airlines is now serving complimentary prosecco on all of its international...
 

This Chicago Bar is Dressing Up as Moe's Tavern for Halloween

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Bar and arcade Replay, in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago, is getting into the ...

Brewer's Association Launches $213 Billion Campaign to Buy AB InBev

by Alexander Frane in Beer
The organization is looking to raise two-hundred and thirteen billion dollars in...
 

Anheuser-Busch Is Donating 480,000 Cans of Drinking Water to Puerto Rico and California

by Alexander Frane in Beer
In the wake of the catastrophes in both Puerto Rico and Northern California, Anh...

Johnnie Walker Is Selling a Blade Runner 2049 Scotch

by Alexander Frane in Culture
With the Blade Runner sequel in theaters now, Johnnie Walker has designed a blen...
 

Oregon's Union Wine Co. Teams up with Wildfang Clothing to Benefit Planned Parenthood

by Alexander Frane in Wine
Oregon's Union Wine Co. and Wildfang Clothing are teaming up to raise money for ...

Auchentoshan Whisky Releases Bartenders' Malt

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
Auchentoshan recently released the Bartenders' Malt, a scotch whisky designed by...
 

Oskar Blues Brewery is Making Canned Cocktails

by Alexander Frane in Beer
Oskar Blues Brewery in Lyons, Colorado (not France) has released the first canne...

Drink at the World's Best Cocktail Bars Without Leaving the Airport

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Always the leader in ostentatious innovation, Virgin Airlines is teaming up with...
 

Shiner Beer Donates $100,000 to Hurricane Irma Relief

by Alexander Frane in Beer
As hurricanes continue to devastate the US some breweries are helping out, inclu...

Lagunitas Brewing Co. Has Launched a Cannabis Beer

by Alexander Frane in Beer
Working with CannaCraft Inc., a cannabis-extract manufacturing facility in nearb...
 

Thieves Have Stolen $300,000 Worth of Wine from Paris Catacombs

by Alexander Frane in Wine
Thieves invaded the Parisian catacombs to drill into a private cellar and steal ...

Anheuser-Busch Shuts Down Beer Production & Gives Away Water for Houston Hurricane Relief Efforts

by Alexander Frane in Beer
Anheuser-Busch, brewer of Budweiser, has shut down its Cartersville, GA, operati...
 

The Rose Craze Continues with Rose Tequila

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
2017 has been all about the rose, even more than the last few years. Whether it'...

Guillermo del Toro and Patron Tequila Collaboration Release

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Guillermo del Toro, Mexican writer, designer, and director for films such as Pan...
 

Flying Dog Terminates Brewers Association Membership, Cries McCarthyism

by Alexander Frane in Beer
The Brewers Association, creators of the recently reported on craft brewery logo...

AB InBev Brewers Responds to Brewers Association's Craft Label

by Alexander Frane in Beer
AB InBev has released a video response to the craft beer seal recently developed...
 

The Brewers Association Has Unveiled a Craft Brewery Seal

by Alexander Frane in Beer
The Brewer's Association, an organization seeking to support 'small and independ...

George Clooney's Tequila Company Casamigos Sells to Diageo for $1 Billion

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Artist and philanthropist George Clooney can safely retire from Hollywood now - ...
 

A Bar in Brooklyn Now Has a Beer ATM

by Alexander Frane in Beer
It was inevitable - people love beer, and people love convenience, especially in...

AB InBev Buys Minority Shares in RateBeer.com: Craft Beer Brands Ask to Be Removed From Site

by Alexander Frane in Beer
Global conglomerate Anheuser-Busch InBev now has a minority stake in RateBeer.co...
 

Pernod Now Owns Del Maguey Mezcal

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
On June 7, 2017, Ron Cooper announced that Pernod-Ricard, one of the world’s t...

Negroni Week 2017 is Featuring Negroni-Inspired Food Across the Nation

by Alexander Frane in Roundups
This year, for Negroni Week, bartenders and chefs are working together to create...
 

German Town Builds Beer Pipeline for its Annual Heavy Metal Festival

by Alexander Frane in Beer
The Wacken Open Air Festival has built a pipeline that will ship in the 100,000 ...

You Can Now Visit an Inflatable Version of Moe's Tavern from 'The Simpsons'

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Have you ever wanted to visit the iconic Moe's Tavern from The Simpsons? Well, u...
 

Lagunitas Sells Second Half of Stake to Heineken

by Alexander Frane in Beer
Lagunitas Brewing has announced that it will be selling the last 50% of its stak...

Bulleit is Releasing a Barrel Proof Frontier Whiskey

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
Whiskey fans have a new reason to celebrate: Bulleit, for the first time, is rel...
 

Behind the Bar: Trevor Schneider, US Reyka Vodka Ambassador

by Alexander Frane in Culture
This installment of Behind the Bar is focused on Trevor Schneider, the US brand ...

Drinking Wine is the Best Mental Exercise, According to Science

by Alexander Frane in Wine
Can drinking wine actually be beneficial to your health? A professor of neurosci...
 

Follow in Anthony Bourdain's Footsteps with 'Explore Parts Unknown'

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Ever feel inspired by celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain's world travels? Wish you ...

Buffalo Trace is Now Aging Bourbon in 300 Year Old Barrels

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Oak barrels are an essential part of what makes bourbon bourbon. For one, there'...
 

The Sobro Refrigerator Coffee Table Means You Never Need to Get Up Again

by Alexander Frane in Culture
A recent IndieGoGo campaign has resulted in a coffee table with everything you c...

Cold Brew Hard Coffee is Coming to Stores in May

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Soon, you'll be able to enjoy cold brew coffee with the alcohol percentage of a ...
 

Appleton Estate Celebrates 20 Years with Joy Spence

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
Appleton Estate, the Jamaican rum label, is celebrating 20 years with its master...

Guinness is Releasing Its Own Irish Whiskey

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
Guinness is getting into the Irish whiskey gave with Roe & Co, a blended Irish w...
 

Try Some Truly American Whiskey Straight from Mount Vernon

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
While President's Day has come and gone, it doesn't mean it's too late to drink ...

You Can Now Age Spirits with Ultrasound Technology

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Aging in a barrel can certainly add subtlety, richness, and complexity to whiske...
 

More Movie Theaters Are Starting to Serve Drinks Nationwide

by Alexander Frane in Culture
You may have noticed a growing trend in movie theaters recently - instead of ord...

Nasty Woman Wines Launches in Oregon

by Alexander Frane in Wine
Nasty Woman Wines was founded by Meg Murray on Election Day, and she's using it ...
 

New Tennessee Law Makes Way for High-Gravity Beers

by Alexander Frane in Beer
Tennessee residents, rejoice: you can now pick up beers from your local grocery ...

Miller High Life, The Champagne of Beers, Now Has Champagne Bottles

by Alexander Frane in Beer
Just in time for the New Year, Miller High Life, AKA 'The Champagne of Beers,' h...
 

Fifty Thousand Dollars Worth of Cognac Was Swiped from a Liquor Store

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
Last week in Monterey Park, CA, two thieves broke into a Chinese speciality groc...

AB-InBev Has Acquired Karbach Brewing Co.

by Alexander Frane in Beer
AB-InBev continued its mission to acquire and absorb more breweries in early Nov...
 

The UK is Set to Be The Next Big Wine Region

by Alexander Frane in Wine
Finally some good new from human-caused global climate change, at least if you'r...

Much Like Winter, Game of Thrones Wine Is Coming

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Winter is coming, and so is wine from Game of Thrones. Entertainment Weekly repo...
 

The 'Fantastic Beasts' Film Features a Speakeasy Bar with Magical Cocktails

by Alexander Frane in Culture
There's a magical speakeasy in the new Harry Potter franchise film, Fantastic Be...

Band of Bohemia in Chicago Is First Brewpub to Win Michelin Star

by Alexander Frane in Bars & Restaurants
A brewpub, for the first time ever, has won a Michelin star - specifically, Band...
 

BrewDog Brewing to Start Production in Ohio in Early 2017

by Alexander Frane in Beer
BrewDog Beer, the largest brewery in the U.K, is preparing to open a branch in t...

A Limitless Fountain of Wine Can Be Found in Italy

by Alexander Frane in Wine
There's a fountain in Abruzzo that gives out a constant stream not of water, but...
 

Are Environmentally Friendly Six-Pack Rings The Future of Beer Drinking?

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Their solution is the creation of animal safe, edible six-pack rings....

Cannabis Beer from Colorado to be Released Nationwide

by Alexander Frane in Beer
But don't get too excited-there's no THC in this beer, meaning it won't get you ...
 

Scientists to Develop Blood-Alcohol Sensing Tattoos

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Scientists at UC San Diego have been developing a temporary tattoo than can meas...

London Scientist Creates Synthetic 'Hangover-Free' Alcohol

Nice try
by Alexander Frane in Culture
The thought that a synthetic compound would replace a substance so ingrained in ...
 

Get Ready New York, Bill Murray is Tending Bar this Weekend

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Murray Sr. will be running the bar this weekend only, Friday, September 16 and S...

Whiskey Lovers Rejoice, Buffalo Trace Unveils Antique Collection

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
The brand just announced five different limited edition bottles....
 

Dogs Now Have Their Own Non-Alcoholic Wine

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Now, dog lovers can share in the joy of drinking with their pet, as Apollo Peak ...

Chipotle Wants You Back, and They'll Give You Booze For It

by Alexander Frane in Bars & Restaurants
With profits plummeting by almost a quarter recently, there's only one thing Chi...
 

Matthew McConaughey's Newest Role Is With Wild Turkey

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Matthew McConaughey is a lot of things: an actor, a musician, and now, the creat...

Shmaltz Brewing Celebrates 50 Years of Star Trek with Limited Edition Ales

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Shmaltz Brewing, a Jewish brewery in New York, is releasing two Star Trek-themed...
 

Game of Thrones & Ommegang Will Release a Belgian Tripel Called Valar Dohaeris

by Alexander Frane in Beer
Ommegang and Game of Thrones are teaming up for another new beer release this fa...

Boston Beer Company Wants to Trademark 'Brexit'

by Alexander Frane in Culture
After the historic Brexit vote in the UK, Boston Beer Company has registered to ...
 

You Can Now Drink Much Earlier on Sundays in NYC

by Alexander Frane in Culture
It may come as a shock to those living outside of New York, but, up until very r...

There Is Now a Non-Alcoholic Wine Made for Cats

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Ever wanted to share some wine with your cat? Thanks to Apollo Peak, you can now...
 

The Essence of San Francisco Fog is Now in Vodka Form

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Do you love the iconic fog of San Francisco so much that you long to imbibe it i...

Carnival Vista Launches First Brewery on a Ship

by Alexander Frane in Beer
Carnival's newest and largest cruise ship, the 3,954 person Carnival Vista, has ...
 

Building in Brooklyn to Transform into the Classic Ghostbusters HQ For a Weekend

by Alexander Frane in Culture
BBQ Films is recreating the Ghostbusters HQ for three nights only in Brooklyn....

Russian River Plans Mega-Brewery in Windsor, CA

by Alexander Frane in Beer
Russian River already has a brewpub in downtown Santa Rosa, but now the company ...
 

Hop-Con 4.0 Is Like Comic-Con For Stone Brewing: Beer By Wil Wheaton, Aisha Tyler, & More

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Hop-Con 4.0 is the convergence of brewing culture and nerd culture. This day lon...

The Inventor of St. Germain, Robert J. Cooper, Has Passed Away at 39

by Alexander Frane in Culture
The inventor of St. Germain passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016....
 

This Late Night L.A. Restaurant is Serving Boozy Bowls of Classic Kids Cereal

by Alexander Frane in Bars & Restaurants
Grab a boozy, late-night breakfast at L.A.'s newest concept....

Disney's Tower of Terror Is Getting a Bar

by Alexander Frane in Bars & Restaurants
Disney's Tower of Terror is getting its very own bar....
 

Bulleit Is Releasing a Barrel Proof Bourbon

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
Bulleit is releasing a barrel proof version of their whiskey, at least to shops ...

Bold Brewers Add Squid Ink to Experimental Beers

by Alexander Frane in Beer
You've probably seen squid ink in pasta, but what about in beer?...
 

Cannabis Vodka Is Now a Thing

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Humboldt's Finest is a vodka infused with legally grown cannabis. The cannabis l...

A Beginner's Guide to Irish Whiskeys

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
Irish whiskey is mellower and more approachable than bourbon, more affordable th...
 

Manhattan Decriminalizes Public Drinking

by Alexander Frane in Culture
You'll no long be hauled away in cuffs if you decide to add a bottle of wine to ...

Treat Yo' Self to an Invigorating Microbrew Soak at Oregon's First Beer Spa

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Do you love beer so much that you wish you could bathe in it? Now you can. ...
 

House Spirits Releases Old Tom Version of Renown Aviation Gin

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
Aviation Gin has become a bar staple, and now there is an Old Tom version. What ...

Being a Bar Regular is Actually Good for Your Health

by Alexander Frane in Culture
Living close to your local bar may actually translate into health benefits, says...
 

Boozy Lollipops are the Perfect Treat for Drinkers With a Sweet Tooth

by Alexander Frane in Culture
They might not actually be alcoholic, but these beer, wine, and spirit flavored ...

Move Over Kombucha, Kefir Beer Could Be the Next Big Thing in Fermentation

by Alexander Frane in Beer
Studies have shown kefir beer to boast the probiotic benefits of kefir while sti...
 

Russian Police Attempt to Dissuade Excessive NYE Drinking With Tale of Man Who Rises From the Dead

by Alexander Frane in Culture
In hopes to dissuade excessive drinking on New Year's Eve, Russian police releas...

The Year of the Buyout: A Comprehensive Guide to All of 2015's Beer Buyouts

by Alexander Frane in Beer
Over a dozen breweries have been acquired by macro beer brands in the past year....
 

Anheuser-Busch Looks to Compete in the Hard Soda Market With Debut of Best Damn Root Beer

by Alexander Frane in Beer
Anheuser-Busch adds another hard soda to the shelves in the form of Best Damn Ro...

Vancouver's Storm Brewery Releases Canada's Most Expensive and Highest ABV Beer

by Alexander Frane in Beer
Glacial Mammoth Extinction is not only Canada's most expensive beer but is also ...
 

New Beer Mile Records Set Across the Board at Last Week's World Championships in Austin, TX

by Alexander Frane in Culture
The Beer Mile World Championships were held last week in Austin, Texas. Beer was...

Constellation Brands Acquires Ballast Point Brewing Company for $1 Billion

by Alexander Frane in Beer
The San Diego-based brewery, Ballast Point, announced on Monday that it would be...
 

Guinness Recipe Is Going Vegan After More Than 200 Years

by Alexander Frane in Beer
Guinness recently announced plans to remove isinglass from its beer by the end o...

Australian Distillery to Release World's First Organic Vitamin Vodka

by Alexander Frane in Liquor
The Vitamin Alcohol Company announced recently that it will soon produce the wor...
 

Ben & Jerry's and New Belgium Unite to Bring Delicious Collaborations to Life While Fighting Global Warming

by Alexander Frane in Beer
The new Salted Caramel Brown-ie Ale ice cream and the Salted Caramel Brownie Bro...

Ballast Point Brewing Company Files to Go Public

by Alexander Frane in Beer
Ballast Point has filed the initial paperwork to that would allow the brewery to...
 

US Justice Department to Investigate AB-InBev After Complaints of the Company Pushing Craft Beer out of Distributors

by Alexander Frane in Beer
The US Justice Department recently launched an investigation of AB-InBev after t...

AB-InBev to Purchase SABMiller For $104 Billion

by Alexander Frane in Beer
SABMiller has finally agreed to buy-out terms proposed by AB-InBev. This deal wo...
 

AB-InBev Looks to the North for Its Latest Acquisition

Oh, Canada.
by Alexander Frane in Beer
Labatt Breweries, the Canadian subsidiary of the global beverage company Anheuse...

Guinness Unveils New Nitrogen-Infused IPA

by Alexander Frane in Beer
Guinness Stout is world famous for its creamy, smooth body, and now the brewery ...
 

Get a Buzz Inside One of the World's Largest Trees

by Alexander Frane in Culture
The Sunland Baobab is one of the world's largest trees. Inside its hollow trunks...

Portland's Best Places to Grab Pizza and a Pint

by Alexander Frane in Roundups
Portland loves both pizza and beer, and we have numerous spots to enjoy great pi...
 

The 5 Best Gin and Tonics in Portland

by Alexander Frane in Roundups
Sure, any bar can probably mix up a G&T, but these five bars are going above and...

Portland's Best Bars for Day Drinking

by Alexander Frane in Roundups
You can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning. These bars are open e...
 

The Best Margaritas in Portland and Where to Find Them

by Alexander Frane in Roundups
Portland might not boast the sunniest skies, but that doesn't mean we don't have...

Portland's Best Vegan and Vegetarian Bars

Meat-free is the way to be at these bars
by Alexander Frane in Roundups
These bars offer a plethora of meat-free options for all you vegetarians, vegans...
 

Portland's Best Coffee Shops and Cafes

by Alexander Frane in Roundups
BYOF--Bring Your Own Flask...

Portland's Best Whiskey Bars

These bars know whiskey
by Alexander Frane in Roundups
You can get whiskey at most any bar in Portland, but these bars are doing it rig...
 

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