Non-alcoholic launches, a national contest and an interview with a vintner about her small-batch California wines, approachable wine education and hospitality-focused tasting events.
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From Brown Ale to New York Wine: Exploring Beverages with Character
September 27, 2026
We explore three very different beverages and experiences. Brown ale is presented as an approachable gateway into darker beers, while a visit to Rolling Hills Estate Winery highlights the emerging wine culture of New York’s Champlain Valley and its cold-climate grape varieties. We close with a look at research suggesting that drinking coffee ...
Non-alcoholic launches, a national contest and an interview with a vintner about her small-batch California wines, approachable wine education and hospitality-focused tasting events.
The beverage industry is evolving—from the challenges of attracting new craft beer drinkers to finding value in wine. We also explore why consistency can be a powerful marketing tool and take a look at the surprising cost of beer and other drinks at NFL stadiums.
Beverage Sales Trends and the Rise of the Beer Spa
September 7, 2026
We feature an interview with the founders of Oakwell Beer Spa in Colorado. The unique concept combines private spa treatments, beer-inspired hydrotherapy, a craft beverage taproom, and high-tech massage experiences.
Snallygaster 2026: Great Beer, Big Flavor, and a Purpose
August 24, 2026
Beverage Chronicles explores the FDA’s push for clearer caffeine labeling before Katie Johnson talks with Greg Engert about Snallygaster, Washington, D.C.’s massive beer festival. The October 10 event brings hundreds of beers, international brewers, music, family activities, and support for sustainable-food nonprofit Arcadia.
Beyond Beer: How Breweries, Food Pairings, Storytelling, and Soda Innovation Are Reshaping Beverage Culture
August 17, 2026
Today’s beverage industry is expanding beyond traditional categories and experiences. Breweries are entering the whiskey business through “brewstilleries,” creating broader taproom offerings and new opportunities for barrel-aged beer, cocktails, retail sales, and customer engagement.
Craft Beer’s Midyear Reality: IPA Still Carries the Market
August 10, 2026
The Brewers Association’s midyear report shows U.S. craft-beer volume down roughly 4% in the first half of the year, but the outlook is more mixed than the headline suggests: 54% of surveyed breweries reported growth, up from 49% a year earlier. In retail scan data, IPAs are the clear engine of craft sales, with all 11 of the top 30 craft ...
