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Does Hard Tea Stand a Chance?

With hard seltzer and canned cocktails and mixers abound, can hard tea navigate the field and become as popular?
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What Exactly Is a Non-GMO Spirit?

A growing number of American distilleries are opting for environmentally friendly practices that utilize non-GMO ingredients.
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How and Why The Drinks Industry Is Changing Problematic Names

As we confront racism head on in all industries, the drinks realm is rebranding some of its own insensitive and offensive branding.
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How to Save Leftover and Fallen Fruits During Harvest Season

It's harvest season which means an abundance of fresh fruit which can not only be eaten fresh but rescued in the form of preserves, sauces, even wine.
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A Guide to the California’s Petaluma Gap Wine Appellation

The Petaluma Gap of northern California is one of the most prominent geological features in West Coast winemaking.
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How Companies Are Closing the Sustainability Loop in the Drinks Industry

Closing the loop in the drinks industry involves employing sustainable practices to limit environmental waste and give back to Mother Earth.
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A Silver Linings Playbook for the Pandemic

All is not lost as we continue to navigate the pandemic and greet an entirely new world, as these silver linings indicate.
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5 Iconic Craft Beers That Have Moved to Aluminum Cans

Canned beers have become mostly the norm but a few iconic craft beers held on until just recently to embrace the trend.
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How Music Venues Have Been Affected By the Pandemic

Music venues are suffering a particularly bad case of the pandemic blues as COVID-19 continues to halt live shows.
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Fall for These Heavier Rosé Wines

There's a seasonal myth that states rosé is just for the warmer months but these heavier pink wines debunk that entirely.
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Exploring South Africa’s Pinotage Wine Grape

Lovers of Pinot Noir and Rhone reds are bound to fall for Pinotage, South Africa's flagship red wine.
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The Worst Band Names of All Time

There are plenty of terrible band names but the worst of the lot are so bad they are practically legendary.
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Is Italian Trentodoc Wine as Fun to Say as It Is to Drink?

Second only to Champagne in its regionally recognized wine process, Trentodoc is the Italian sparkling you need to get to know.
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Why Juneau, Alaska Might Be the Most Interesting Food City on the West Coast

Juneau is a relatively small town in southeast Alaska but it's also where foodies flock for great grub and drinks.
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This Brewery is Helping You Cope with 2020 in a Very Creative Way

Oregon's Hop Valley Brewing is helping you cope by allowing you to freeze and smash items that symbolize 2020.
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This 29-Year-Old Sommelier Is the Next Generation of Wine

Wine consultant Thatcher Baker Briggs and his new venture represent an exciting new chapter in the wine landscape.
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Why France’s Famed Bordeaux Wine Region Is Allowing Six New Grapes To Be Grown

Climate Change affects us all. The iconic Bordeaux wine region is allowing new grapes into its rigid system of winemaking, a sign of changing times.
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When is Super Bowl 2021? Date, Time, Location, and Latest News

It's a new year which means the biggest sporting event on the planet, the Super Bowl, is just around the corner. Here's the 101 on the big game.
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Would You Eat This 3D-Printed Steak?

We've 3D-printed everything from bikinis to guns and now steak joins the list. Would you eat it?
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Waka Coffee Combats Water Waste with Its Add Water Give Water Campaign

Waka Coffee not only makes tasty instant coffee, it looks to give back through its Add Water, Give Water campaign.
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When Does March Madness Start?

March Madness, the perennial national college basketball tournament, tips off later this month. Here's what you need to know.
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March Madness 2021: Our Predictions

Here's the latest scoop on March Madness 2021, the weeks-long tournament that will soon crown a national collegiate basketball champion.
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5 March Madness Snacks That Are a Slam Dunk

These March Madness snacks are as satisfying as your favorite team's deep run into the NCAA basketball tournament.
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At 25, He Rescued an NYC Deli So He Could Share Lebanese Food With the World

The story of Edy' Grocer is an inspiring one, especially during life in a decidedly fractured America.
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8 Local Businesses That Visitors Should Support in Hawaii

While in paradise, look to these local producers for real Hawaiian goods and responsible production practices.
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Understanding the Difference Between Dry Hop and Wet Hop Beers

The difference between a dry-hopped beer and a wet-hopped beer isn't quite as obvious as it seems, but the results are almost always tasty. Here's how to distinguish the differences and some beers to try from each.
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Oregon Chardonnay Is Here to Stay: Here Are 5 to Try Today

Gone are the butter-bombs, here to stay are the terroir-driven Chards of today. And Oregon's Willamette Valley is one of the best places to experience the variety's comeback.
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The Best Cheese on Earth Was Made in America

There's a new star on the international cheese stage. An Oregon creamery took top honors at the recent World Cheese Awards, a first for an American outfit in a competition typically dominated by European creameries.
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The Future of West Coast Wine in the United States

With fires, droughts, blight, and a changing climate running rampant along the West Coast, how will the countless wineries that inhabit the region push on?
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Introducing Nk’Mip Cellars, the First Indigenous Wine Label

Nk'Mip Cellars in the esteemed Okanagan Valley of British Columbia is changing what it means to be truly connected to your land.
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Understanding Jura, the French Wine Region You’ve (Probably) Never Heard of

Jura is a relatively unknown wine region in France responsible for an intoxicating lineup of exquisite and eclectic wines.
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Horton Vineyard’s Petit Manseng Is Officially the Best Wine in Virginia

Commonwealth wine doesn't mean much to many, but if this year's Governor's Cup winner has its say, that may well change.
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Revisiting Classic Albums: Herbie Hancock’s Head Hunters is Heady Jazz for the Masses

We take a closer look at Herbie Hancock's must-have record, Head Hunters, which steered jazz brilliantly towards funk, soul, and fusion.
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What’s Moldovan Wine? Here’s What You Need to Know

The small East European country boasts the largest wine cellar on Earth and an intriguing mix of native and French-inspired wines.
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Time to Flip to Side B: The Cassette Tape is Back

The cassette tape is roaring back to life at a growth rate that's even better than vinyl. Why does it still occupy a certain place in every music lover's heart?
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An Ode to Baby Bar, the Coziest Dive Bar in Spokane

Set in a tiny, inconspicuous space in Spokane, Baby Bar proves that size doesn't matter with its uniquely intimate brand of hospitality.
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Why Some Winemakers Are Using Cement Fermentation Tanks

Move aside French oak, stainless steel, and clay, cement is the new kid in the cellar, helping to produce some intriguing white wines.
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Revisiting Classic Albums: Nebraska by Bruce Springsteen

Brice Springsteen's 1982 wonder was originally supposed to be a demo but turned into one of the greatest pieces of intimate folk ever.
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A Guide to Austrian Wine Varietals

Austria is the alpine land of classical music and tremendous ski culture, but it's also home to a highly respectable wine scene.
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Punch Fantasia Is the Perfect Italian Drink for Winter

Hailing from the snow-capped mountains of Marche, Italy, Punch Fantasia is a complex liqueur built for winter.
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A Love Letter to the Old Saloon, Emigrant, Montana’s Most Famous Bar

While most western-themed bars overdo it or don't do enough, the Old Saloon in Emigrant, Montana does the perfect amount.
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You Should Listen Responsibly: Don’t Separate the Artist from the Music

The music industry has always had its share of sour apples but how are we to listen in the wake of #metoo and revelations about the likes of R. Kelly and Michael Jackson?
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Revisiting Classic Albums: Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd's remarkable concept album is sheer genius, taking on the troubles of the modern world with a direct dose of prog-rock.
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Super Bowl of Beers: The Best Brews from San Francisco and Kansas City

With the Super Bowl LIV match-up decided, it’s time to take a look at a few of the beers and breweries that define the home of the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs.
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The Story Behind Benihana, the World-Famous Japanese Steakhouse

Benihana launched from very humble beginnings back in 1964 and has since become a national chain known for its knife-savvy chefs.

6 American Vermouths to Add to Your Home Bar

Vermouth is a key ingredient in many cocktails. Check out these delicious American Vermouths that you can add to your home bar today.
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Revisiting Classic Albums: Bon Iver’s For Emma, Forever Ago

The Manual’s classic albums series is young yet, but it wouldn’t be a proper grouping without a few provocative selections. Bon Iver’s debut is a breakup album for the ages.
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How Champagne Producer Louis Roederer Innovates While Also Staying Old School

Making Champagne and sparkling wine means more than just good bubbles for the sustainably-minded family at Roederer, first launched in 1776.
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Why You Need to Care About Wine Tariffs (and What People Are Doing About It)

The threat of tariffs is causing deserved panic throughout the drinks industry and many of its members are pushing back.
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9 Coolest Concert Venues in the United States

From downtown Seattle to the Manhattan borough of New York, these are the coolest venues in America to catch a live show for the ages.