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Autumn is upon us, meaning that people will be shifting their flavor palates to something with a little spice and a lot of bold flavor. They’ll be looking for different liquors to be used in their coc...

Mead is a drink that’s often associated with Norse mythology, Vikings, and medieval life. Don’t worry, it’s a very real beverage despite being a drink of the gods, and it’s one that is gaining a fair ...

Everyone loves hard seltzer. It’s no secret. All summer long, people have been poppin' open cans of the stuff— and for good reason! It’s low calorie, delicious, and refreshing. What’s not to love? But...

As the weather cools down, it’s time to start shelving the summer spritzers. While mojitos and Arnold Palmers are absolutely delicious, it’s crucially important for your restaurant to change with the ...

Autumn is just around the corner, and like most establishments, you're probably looking to revise your beverage program. This year, bars and restaurants are having to get extra creative to lure in the...

The seasons are a-changin', and that means it’s out with the old and in with the new. Each summer, restaurants and bars successfully roll out warm-weather menus. And this year you've probably revamped...

For an industry as old as beer brewing, the beer world’s ability to keep up with the times is almost second-to-none. While it’s easy to romanticize the old-world methods of brewing beer, the industry ...

As the novel Coronavirus continues to run its course, the beverage industry is still feeling the impact on all parts of the supply chain. And that’s not just beer and spirits -- the global wine market...

Remember the great corn syrup battle of Superbowl 2019? When two of the largest beer manufacturers battled over their ingredients? The argument was over the use of corn syrup in popular domestic beer....

Now that 2019 is officially behind us we can look towards the trends that will shape the alcohol space in the on-premise. Over recent years, the choices Chicagoans make when imbibing at bars and resta...