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How GLP-1 Reshapes Users’ Relationship to Casual Dining GLP-1 users are an increasingly central consumer for casual dining restaurants, and their distinct preferences are poised to reshape the category.  (Morning Consult) Bag wines, low alc wines, no alc wines. It’s all happening! One of the more exciting

10 Things You Might Not Know About Craft Beer As with many cult beers, Rolling Rock has always carried a little mystery with it. The green bottle is instantly recognizable. The horse logo stands out. Then there is that famously strange “33” printed on every label, which has fueled more

Inside the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and Why Over 2.7 Million Visitors Make the Trip Each Year A weekend in Kentucky can disappear fast if you don’t plan ahead. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail stretches across more than 60 distilleries, and the popular ones routinely book out weeks in advance.

The Gin and Tonic Is a Cocktail With a Storied History. Don’t Overlook Scotland’s Connection to the Classic The country’s scientists, doctors, merchants and distillers all played significant roles in transforming the simple combination that packs a complicated mythology. (Smithsonian Magazine)

Ancient shipwreck with 300 amphorae found off Italy could reshape views of Mediterranean wine trade Researchers believe the site could help trace trade and shipping patterns in the ancient Mediterranean. (Archeology News) Legendary 130-year-old wine, hidden by suspected Nazi sympathizers, unveiled after decades under castle floor Eight bottles

Employee Fraud to Real Estate Debt: Why 3 Popular Texas Alcohol Brands Just Declared Bankruptcy A number of independent alcohol producers have filed for bankruptcy this year, potentially signaling a deeper financial crisis in the industry. (Inc.) "We Have a Communication Problem," But It's Solvable | Wine&