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The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM*

08-26-2024

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

Is Wine a Good Value?

Don’t Believe the Hype – Wine Can be Healthy

What is shochu?

Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer Is Growing. So Are Questions About Its Safety.

Study found that common bacteria like E. coli and salmonella can actually survive — and thrive — in non-alcoholic beer.

https://vinepair.com/articles/non-alcoholic-draft-beer-safety/

White Wines Outperforming Reds

Like fashion, wine trends come and go. Now, it seems, big, bold reds are on their way out.

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/290479

The Secret Loophole Boosting American Wine Sales in China

American wines are quietly expanding their market in China despite heavy tariffs, thanks to a little-known tax reprieve that allows importers and wineries to slash punitive tariffs by nearly half.

https://vino-joy.com/2024/07/31/the-secret-loophole-boosting-american-wine-sales-in-china/

USA Ranks Top 5 Wine-Producing Countries Across The World

Analyzing data from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), Audley Travel’s experts reveal the top ten countries producing the most wine, with France claiming the top spot.

https://cw33.com/news/usa-ranks-top-5-wine-producing-countries-across-the-world/

What is a sour beer? What you need to know about this tart, acidic drink

Sour beers aren’t as overwhelming as they seem

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-a-sour-beer/

The main types of gin, explained (it’s not just London Dry)

To make gin, the distillery adds ingredients to make it more aromatic and flavorful.

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/types-of-gin/

From Ex-Bourbon to Ex-Sherry Casks, How Does a Used Barrel Affect the Taste of Whiskey?

Used barrels are key ingredients used to manipulate whiskey flavors.

https://www.foodandwine.com/used-barrel-cask-finish-whiskey-guide-8687085

How to Decode Buzzwords on Your Wine Bottle, Like ‘Terroir-Driven’ and ‘Sustainable’

No, it’s not just you — wine marketing jargon is confusing at best, and misleading at worst.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine-buzzwords-defined-8687691

The wine industry and the water crisis

A new study published in March by public research institute Inrae, the French department of agriculture and various French universities found that if global warming levels go above two degrees C, 90 per cent of the wine-growing regions in the coastal and plains areas of southern California, Greece, Italy and Spain may struggle to produce the wines they’re famous for in a financially viable way.

https://smartwatermagazine.com/blogs/graham-mann/wine-industry-water-crisis

A Guide to Jura, the Tiny French Wine Region to Visit Right Now

With just 2,000 hectares of vines, its unusual and often natural wines are cult-followed worldwide.

https://www.vogue.com/article/jura-france-travel-guide

What is shochu? The Japanese spirit that’s more popular than sake

Everything you ever wanted to know about shochu

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-shochu/

A Tale of Two Fizzes

After two years of declines, Champagne sales are stabilizing in the U.S., while Prosecco continues to boom

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/champagne-and-prosecco-sales-shifting

The Scientific Reason Chilled Red Wines Can Taste So Fruity

Many red wine varieties actually brighten up and take on a fruitier taste when chilled.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1633895/why-chilled-red-wine-taste-fruity/

Why You Shouldn’t Pair White Wine With Nuts

Most whites and rosé wines are too delicate and their flavors and silky textures would be lost.

https://www.thetakeout.com/1633841/dont-pair-white-wine-nuts/

The lightest Champagne bottle in the world is here

Concurrently with this, we will launch lighter half-bottles, dropping from 500 to 460 grams, offering an 8% saving in CO2 emissions

https://www.vitisphere.com/news-102447-the-lightest-champagne-bottle-in-the-world-is-here.html

Here’s What It Really Means When Someone Says ‘Claret Wine’

If you’re a wine lover but don’t recognize the word “claret,” don’t fret — it’s not a popular wine term in every part of the world.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1634799/what-is-claret-wine-explained/

What Ever Happened to Old Crow, Once the ‘Pinnacle of American Whiskey’?

It was once a monolith, a pillar of a brand 100 years ago

https://vinepair.com/articles/old-crow-languishing-legend-story/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=964cc66b18-AUGUST_8_2024&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-964cc66b18-38937345&mc_cid=964cc66b18&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Tequila

The Additive Free Alliance (AFA), previously part of Tequila Matchmaker, has spun off as an independent Cynthiana, Kentucky-based non-profit. The newly incorporated non-profit is focused on creating transparency concerning the use of sweeteners and other additives to agave spirits. Testing is conducted by independent labs and an AFA certification confirms that the spirits are free of artificial sweeteners and flavorings, sugar, and added glycerin and propylene glycol. So far, the AFA has certified 119 Tequila brands, including labels like Tres Agaves, Alma del Jaguar, and Codigo 1530, as well as one vodka, the agave-based Weber Ranch, the new offering from Round 2 Spirits, formed by a group of Patrón veterans.

Commonwealth Wine School founder Jessica Sculley’s career is as subtle, nuanced, and deep as her pours

Even though we’re called Commonwealth Wine School, we mostly teach about wine

https://www.harvardsquare.com/commonwealth-wine-school-founder-jessica-sculleys-career-is-as-subtle-nuanced-and-deep-as-her-pours/

Why it’s worth understanding Italian wine and cheese labels

DOC, PDO, IGP, DOP: we’ve all seen these letters labelled on the European food and wine we buy, but what do they actually mean?

https://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/why-its-worth-understanding-italian-wine-and-cheese-labels/

The dilemma for winemakers in promoting wine to new drinkers

 Promoting wine to young audiences, even in a responsible manner, is fraught with difficulty due to regulatory barriers.

https://winetitles.com.au/the-dilemma-for-winemakers-in-promoting-wine-to-new-drinkers/

France’s wine volumes expected to dip in 2024 harvest

The Ministry of Agriculture has blamed a range of health and climate-related issues which have affected vineyard productivity.

https://www.just-drinks.com/news/frances-wine-volumes-expected-to-dip-in-2024-harvest/

TTB Establishes Contra Costa AVA and Expands Central Coast and San Francisco Bay AVAs

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) officially approved the establishment of the Contra Costa Viticultural Area along with modifications to the San Francisco Bay and Central Coast Viticultural Areas

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/291037

The Secret to Getting Rid of Fruit Flies Is Sitting in Your Spice Cabinet

It turns out that cinnamon works as a powerful repellent against fruit flies

https://vinepair.com/articles/cinnamon-fruit-fly-solution/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=fa2403fcc5-AUGUST_09_2024_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-fa2403fcc5-38937345&mc_cid=fa2403fcc5&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

Winelikes app aims to revolutionize wine culture

Winelikes is designed to make drinking fun, with the emphasis on sipping, sharing and socializing.

https://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/article/industrynews/winelikes-apps-sommelier/

The 10 Best Cocktails to Make With a Bottle of St-Germain

Elderflower liqueur is one of the most versatile ingredients to use in cocktails. Here are our favorites.

https://www.foodandwine.com/best-st-germain-cocktails-8693037

In Champagne, Locals Aren’t Popping Bottles or Toasting With Flutes

Champagne is everyday table wine in Reims, France, the capital of the wine region.

https://www.foodandwine.com/drink-champagne-like-a-champenois-8690469

The Secret Committee Behind America’s Prohibition Comeback

Washington bureaucrats are rewriting the rules on drinking, and a hidden panel of unelected officials could be paving the way for Prohibition 2.0.

https://reason.com/2024/08/10/the-secret-committee-behind-americas-prohibition-comeback/

The Pour: Wines for beer lovers

Selecting wines for beer lovers – or visa versa – is an interesting experiment to play with but here are my results so far

https://www.vaildaily.com/news/the-pour-wines-for-beer-lovers/

Kahlúa and Malibu not suitable for vegetarians

Pernod Ricard-owned liqueur brands Kahlúa and Malibu are not considered vegetarian products due to how the sugar used in their recipes is processed.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/08/kahlua-and-malibu-not-suitable-for-vegetarians/

Why Champagne is well-placed to weather climate change

A pair of insightful tastings led by leading cellar masters last month showed how Champagne is adapting to climate change, and why the famous fizz appears well-placed to weather further meteorological challenges.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/08/why-champagne-is-well-placed-to-weather-climate-change/

Trends in Wine Tourism

Studies done by Geisenheim University in Germany reveal the ways that wine tourism is changing. By Prof. Dr. Gergely Szolnoki.

https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/academic-papers/trends-wine-tourism

Devil’s Advocate: Come Over October vs Sober October

Hundreds of thousands of people now give up alcohol for Dry January and Sober October. Some prominent members of the wine industry are taking a stand against this trend. Robert Joseph thinks they are wrong.

https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/opinion/devils-advocate-come-over-october-vs-sober-october

Easter Island named new Chilean DO

Easter Island and Patagonia’s Chiloé Archipelago have received Denominación de Origen (DO) designations as part of a major reform of Chilean wine.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/08/easter-island-named-new-chilean-do/

Is tirage under cork making a comeback in Champagne?

Cork closures company Diam Bouchage has worked with Champagne houses to develop a stopper designed specifically for bottling and maturing wines “sur lattes” as demand for the method surges.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/08/is-tirage-under-cork-making-a-comeback-in-champagne/

New Crown Royal

Diageo is adding a new entry to its ready-to-serve Cocktail Collection: The Crown Royal Whisky Sour Cocktail with Black Cherry. This seventh offering extends the Collection’s existing lineup of cocktails, which includes the Ketel One Espresso Martini and Tanqueray Negroni among others. The cocktails come in 350-ml. ($14) and 750-ml. ($26) sizes, and each bottle serves four or eight cocktails, respectively, with an average abv of 20%.

The scientists accused of using ‘flawed’ research to tell you to stop drinking

Their shock findings have inspired crackdowns all over the world, but anti-alcohol researchers are having their motives called into question

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/diet/alcohol/abstemious-scientists-accused-flawed-research/

Can wine ever be funny?

Wine and humour collide in two new books ‘Corker’ by Hannah Crosbie and ‘Eastern Promise’ by Peter Stafford-Bow.

https://henryjeffreys.substack.com/p/can-wine-ever-be-funny

Alcohol Consumption Increasingly Viewed as Unhealthy in U.S.

Young adults aged 18 to 34 are leading the charge to drink less for better health

https://news.gallup.com/poll/648413/alcohol-consumption-increasingly-viewed-unhealthy.aspx

Why Wine Is A Perfect Pairing With Cigars

Many people have heard that the best beverage to pair with a cigar is whiskey, but in Sonoma County there is a group of people who believe that wine makes the perfect pairing.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/lizthach/2024/08/16/why-wine-is-a-perfect-pairing-with-cigars/

Wine and the Sweet Hereafter

One of my favorite pieces of wine and travel writing began with a used book from 1956 that I bought at a local library sale.

https://www.everydaydrinking.com/p/wine-and-the-sweet-hereafter-614

Notes of … Fish Bladder?!

For decades, consumer advocates have pressed for adding ingredient and nutrition labels to wine, only to be rebuffed by an anxious industry. But a new campaign this year might finally work.

https://slate.com/life/2024/08/wine-ingredient-labels-process-campaign.html

Josh Cellars Founder Joseph Carr Honored by Massachusetts Governor for Dedication to Local Community

Carr’s Philanthropic Support of The Cape Playhouse Fuels Its Ongoing Support of the Arts

https://www.winebusiness.com/news/article/291312

Don’t Believe the Hype – Wine Can be Healthy

A new study has good news for moderate wine drinkers, but why are the media misreporting the findings?

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/08/dont-believe-the-hype-wine-can-be-healthy

Map Shows States That Make the Most Wine

California dominates U.S. wine production, producing over 84 percent of the nation’s annual output, according to data from World Population Review.

https://www.newsweek.com/map-shows-states-make-most-wine-1939257

Here’s the Glassware You Should and Shouldn’t Chill in the Freezer

After a long day of commuting, meetings, and staring at screens, enjoying a well-made cocktail or an ice-cold beer can be necessary to relax and unwind.

https://vinepair.com/articles/glassware-types-store-in-freezer/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=983538d1e6-AUGUST_15_2024&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-983538d1e6-38937345&mc_cid=983538d1e6&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The Prosecco Wine Guide

Prosecco wines are Italy’s most popular sparklers. While it’s often compared to Champagne, it’s made with different grapes and winemaking method.

https://winefolly.com/deep-dive/the-prosecco-wine-guide/

What is grenadine? (And how you should use this cocktail ingredient)

What exactly is grenadine?

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-grenadine/

What’s the Difference Between Wine Grapes and Table Grapes?

Ever wondered why you can’t pick up a nice bottle of Thompson seedless

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/wine-grapes-versus-table-grapes/

Is Wine a Good Value?

These are challenging times for many (but not all) consumers.

https://wineeconomist.com/2024/08/13/value/

Baby Boomer Booze Vs. Gen Z Juice: Comparing the Top Liquor Brands by Generation

The statistics suggest that consumers aged 21 to 76 gravitate toward similar names on the liquor store shelf, albeit with some minor variations.

https://bottleraiders.com/article/top-liquor-brands-by-generation/

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Liquor Industry News

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

By: Mark C Lenzi

CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS*, SWS, OWE, IWM*

08-12-2024

Liquor Industry Week In Review

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW)

This Weeks Highlights:

New Products

What is Aperol?

The Myth About Restaurant Wine Markups

The 5 Worst Booze Ads of All Time

What’s The Difference Between Aperitifs And Digestifs?

At their most fundamental, the difference in the two drink categories seems clear: aperitifs come prior to a meal, and digestifs afterwards.

https://www.chowhound.com/1622933/difference-aperitif-vs-digestif/

Discover the complex flavor profile of gewürztraminer

Here’s how you pronounce gewürztraminer – it’s guh-VURTS-trah-MEE-ner.

https://www.elpasoinc.com/lifestyle/local_features/wine-s-talks-discover-the-complex-flavor-profile-of-gew-rztraminer/article_eb37b776-45b9-11ef-8618-638db9d96cb3.html

Wine with a Show—A New Wine Musical

The Off-Broadway “Winesday: The Wine Tasting Musical” offers wine tasting paired with musical fun

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/a-wine-tasting-musical

The 5 Worst Booze Ads of All Time

Obviously, the goal of any beer, wine, or liquor ad is to sell a product, and that’s usually accomplished by selling a lifestyle, too.

https://vinepair.com/articles/worst-alcohol-advertisements/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=13074fa71c-JULY_23_2024&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-13074fa71c-38937345&mc_cid=13074fa71c&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

The History, Controversy, and Cultural Significance of Mixed Guinness Drinks

Mixing beer with soft drinks is a controversial subject given the reverence for certain brands. This is especially true of Guinness, and these adaptations seem cheekily created to sow social media division.

https://vinepair.com/articles/guinness-cocktails-history/?utm_source=The+Drop+by+VinePair&utm_campaign=13074fa71c-JULY_23_2024&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b653fb8c99-13074fa71c-38937345&mc_cid=13074fa71c&mc_eid=d42ed911dc

How much longer can we continue packaging in the current wine bottles?

By now, people in the wine industry should be familiar with the idea that the biggest contributor to the carbon footprint of the wine industry is the glass bottles

http://winegourd.blogspot.com/2024/07/how-much-longer-can-we-continue.html

The Myth About Restaurant Wine Markups You Should Un-Learn

Do restaurants charge what seems like three or four times the wine’s cost just to make extra profits?

https://www.chowhound.com/1626715/restaurant-wine-markup-myth/

Eight in Ten Californians Certified for Sustainability

Almost two-thirds of the US state’s vineyards are farmed sustainably – and productivity is high.

https://www.meiningers-international.com/wine/news/eight-ten-californians-certified-sustainability

Italian Winemakers Are Rethinking Barolo’s Identity

For far too long we’ve been discussing Barolo in all the wrong ways.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/wine/barolo-identity/

Contrasting Verdicchio And Montepulciano:

Exploring Italy’s Diverse Wine Landscapes

Explore the 5 essential differences between Verdicchio and Montepulciano, from hue and aroma to growing regions and pairings. Discover which wine suits you!

https://www.wineandnews.com/knowledge/what-is-the-difference-between-verdicchio-and-montepulciano

Americans’ Love of Tequila and Beer Is Deepening Mexico’s Water Crisis

As U.S. thirst for Mexican beer and spirits fuels industry growth, severe drought in the region complicates that success story and demands a more sustainable approach

https://daily.sevenfifty.com/americans-love-of-tequila-and-beer-is-deepening-mexicos-water-crisis/

New research explores alcohol’s impact on the heart

American Heart Association Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2024– Poster Abstracts Mo065 and Tu132

https://newsroom.heart.org/news/new-research-explores-alcohols-impact-on-the-heart

What’s driving wine’s structural decline?

IWSR analyses the drivers behind the long-term volume declines of the global wine market

https://www.theiwsr.com/whats-driving-wines-structural-decline/

Why biometric vending machines are taking over alcohol sales

Vending machines that use facial age estimation are now selling alcohol in Germany and the US, with the AI helping to inform ID checks.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/07/why-biometric-vending-machines-are-taking-over-alcohol-sales/

Saturation and Consolidation Squeeze US Wine Market

Independent Wineries Struggle as US Wine Market Reshapes

https://www.vinetur.com/en/2024071980853/saturation-and-consolidation-squeeze-us-wine-market.html

Widow Clicquot Review: Haley Bennett Stuns as the Grande Dame of Champagne

Widow Clicquot tells the empowering true story of an indomitable woman who overcame grief, war, and an oppressive patriarchy to leave a legacy that continues today.

https://movieweb.com/widow-clicquot-review/

What is mezcal? Everything you need to know about the popular agave spirit

With mezcal, one could spend an entire lifetime learning about the stuff, but let’s start with the essentials.

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-mezcal/

Get to Know White Bordeaux

These diverse bottlings are just as worthy of applause as their red-hued brethren.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/ratings/wine-ratings/white-wine-ratings/white-bordeaux/

The Secret to Smelling Wine Like a Pro? Use the Three-Tier Aroma System

Learn to identify the most common scent groups found in a wine’s bouquet and how they can help you choose a better bottle.

https://www.foodandwine.com/wine-aromas-explained-8682871

TTB ESTABLISHES CONTRA COSTA AVA AND EXPANDS CENTRAL COAST AND SAN FRANCISCO BAY AVAS

The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) officially approved the establishment of the Contra Costa Viticultural Area along with modifications to the San Francisco Bay and Central Coast Viticultural Areas in March of 2024, with the ruling becoming effective on April 15th 2024.

https://contracosta.news/2024/06/14/ttb-establishes-contra-costa-ava-and-expands-central-coast-and-san-francisco-bay-avas/

Study looks at if the French Paradox of a glass of wine a day is actually a myth

The French paradox, popularized in the 1990s, claimed red wine helps explain why France has relatively low rates of heart disease

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/glass-of-wine-a-day-b2585734.html

THE BIGGEST CALIFORNIA WINERY YOU NEVER HEARD OF

They produce just shy of a million cases of wine a year. That makes them the 25th largest winery in California. They market with ten brands.

https://www.thechalkreport.com/post/the-biggest-california-winery-you-never-heard-of

Can you guess which ten states have the fewest wineries?

Discover Hidden Wine Gems in America’s Lesser-Known States

https://everythingontap.com/posts/can-you-guess-which-ten-states-have-the-fewest-wineries-01j3e24hqy30

There are a lot of misconceptions about Zinfandel wine — we clear them up

It’s time to get reacquainted with Zinfandel.

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/zinfandel-wine-guide/

Is this the next big drinking trend?

New data has revealed that 63% of British Gen Z consumers are seeking ‘baby’ versions of their favorite alcoholic drink.

https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2024/07/is-this-the-next-big-drinking-trend/

Chile introduces health guidelines on drinks packaging

Chile’s Ministry of Health has introduced new regulations that mean that drinks producers have to label products destined for the domestic market with warnings about the dangers of alcohol.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/07/chile-introduces-health-guidelines-on-drinks-bottles/

Alcohol Industry Panics as Healthier Habits Cut Sales

Industry reps cite a “war on alcohol,” but consumer attitudes suggest a cultural shift toward less drinking

https://www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/alcohol-industry-panics-healthier-habits-cut-sales

Large California wine producer files for bankruptcy, to sell assets

Vintage Wine Estates , one of the largest U.S. wine producers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday, citing overexpansion, too much debt and a surplus of grapes as wine drinkers emerging from pandemic lockdowns drank less.

https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/large-california-wine-producer-files-bankruptcy-sell-assets-2024-07-24/

Turns Out You’re Adding Ice To Your Wine Bucket All Wrong

While different wines are best at different temperatures, no wine is truly enjoyable when it’s as warm as room temperature.

https://www.tastingtable.com/1624480/proper-way-to-chill-wine-in-bucket/

In Your Booze-Free Era? Here’s What to Know About Dealcoholized Wine (Which Isn’t the Same as Non-Alcoholic Wine, BTW)

Whether you’re looking to lower your alcohol consumption or want an alternative to your traditional glass of wine, among other reasons, here’s what you need to know about dealcoholized wine from a sommelier, OB/GYN, and registered dietitians.

https://www.wellandgood.com/what-is-dealcoholized-wine/

Champagne limits yields to below 290m bottles for 2024

Growers and producers in Champagne have agreed to cap the number of grapes that can be made into sparkling wine from this year’s harvest to ensure that the vintage yields fewer than 290 million bottles, which is one of the lowest levels seen this century.

https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2024/07/champagne-limits-yields-to-below-290m-bottles-for-2024/

Don’t Ruin Your Whiskey Tasting Because Of This Sniffing Mistake

Whiskey tasting at a distillery is a fun, stress-free way to discover unique brands and flavors with friends or fellow enthusiasts

https://www.thetakeout.com/1628491/sniffing-mistake-ruin-whiskey-tasting/

Why You Should – But Probably Won’t – Drink Older Wines

Plus: Recommended wines from Compton Family, Soléna, The Walls and a spectacular bargain brand

https://paulgregutt.substack.com/p/why-you-should-but-probably-wont?utm_medium=newsletter

Wine Brands That Use The Highest And Lowest Quality Ingredients

Some of these additives are more commonplace than others; for example, the likes of various animal products have been used as fining agents in wine for centuries, like isinglass derived from fish swim bladders.

https://www.mashed.com/1628175/wine-brands-use-highest-lowest-quality-ingredients/

6 Anheuser-Busch beers most people don’t realize the company owns

Some of your favorite beers are under AB InBev’s umbrella

https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/anheuser-busch-beers/

The Bartender-Approved Way to Make Cheap Beer Taste 10x Better

It just takes one ingredient that we know you have in your kitchen.

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