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PHILADELPHIA — As the economy struggles through a vibecession and the internet gets enshittified by vibecoding, the craft brewing industry has been grappling with an unfamiliar vibe of its own this week at its largest annual conference, too. Is that… could it really be…? It could be, and it was. Bona fide optimism was in the air during the 202

North America’s top bartenders were posting selfies and pictures of their suitcases from airports across the continent this weekend while cocktail enthusiasts watched from their phones. Those industry pros were en route to Vancouver, Canada, to attend this year’s awards ceremony for the 50 Best Bars in North America. New York City’s Sip & Guzz

Cocktail trends of yore have a lot to offer. In 1862, Jerry Thomas revolutionized cocktail culture with his book, “The Bartender’s Guide.” Thomas was soon followed by legendary barman Harry Craddock and, later on, Dale Degroff whose recipes and techniques helped start a cocktail renaissance. In more recent history, the teams behind establishme

There are a lot of words associated with wine. From technical terms related to farming and fermentation to adjectives with invented meanings used to describe the taste and mouthfeel of the finished product, the lexicon of wine is seemingly endless. But some of these words have gotten a bad rap — they might have fallen out of style or lack mean

This episode of The Buildout is brought to you by Farmer’s Gin. Whether you are building a bar, you currently are operating a bar, or you just run a bar at home, you need to have a Martini on your menu — and that Martini deserves Farmer’s Gin. Farmer’s Gin is created by the same amazing people who created Michter’s Bourbon. Every single bar de

This episode of Wine 101 is brought to you by Meiomi. Springtime moments deserve to be more than ordinary, from those first few patio dinners to picnics in the park. Paired with Meiomi’s signature velvety texture and layers of dark berry, mocha, and toasted oak — it’s the perfect finish to your spring table. Visit Meiomi.com to find a bottle n

Four Roses Bourbon is releasing the second iteration of its Single Barrel Collection consisting of three, 100-proof whiskeys ranging from 7 to 9 years in age. The collection offers a trio of distinct flavor profiles geared toward different taste preferences. Each single-barrel expression comes with a suggested retail price of $49.99, and the n

As the Northern Hemisphere nears its summer months, wineries around the world are gearing up for the deluge of tourists who will soon step through their doors. That means now is the moment to bust out your calendars and decide where in the world of wine you want to visit this year. For the latter, we’ve got you covered. Each year, we round up