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# What I'm Reading --
- URL: https://bevnews.net/what-im-reading-26/
- Published: 2026-08-04T02:26:20.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-04T02:26:20.000Z
- Author: Joel Whitaker

[**Extra Dry Vs Brut Champagne: What's The Difference?**](https://www.tastingtable.com/2223257/extra-dry-vs-brut-champagne-explained/?ref=bevnews.net)

Even if you do speak a bit of French, navigating the labels of various Champagne bottles in a store can be daunting, with so many terms you might be unfamiliar with. Among those bottles, you'll probably see Brut and Extra Dry. (Tasting Table)

[**Bars are giving up on young people and catering to Gen X instead**](https://sm1.multibriefs.com/t/gcH1AAcbaBPXBIIkQZV2eGRGpEWnaEJ9YOVFiaaaaDFyBVHBV0raa?r=gbkrqp~256ydcxlguumpjklg.aqk~amp;f=cfgvmt~2522Zgtpcyqqlngpc.emo~amp;j=r~amp;v=&ref=bevnews.net)

They’re courting a reliable generation of alcohol consumers with nostalgia theme nights and events that end way before midnight. (Wall Street Journal)

[**How energy drinks and liquor will help pay for a bigger NCAA tournament**](https://sm1.multibriefs.com/t/gcH1AAcbaBPXBIIkQZV2eGRGpEWnaEJ9YOVFiaaaaDFyBVHBV0raa?r=gbkrqp~256ydcxlguumpjklg.aqk~amp;f=cfgvmt~2522Zgtpcyqqlngpc.emo~amp;j=z~amp;v=&ref=bevnews.net)

To help protect college athletes from vices like vodka and Red Bull, the NCAA has long [banned advertising of such products](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2016/09/21/ncaa-substance-drug-policy-xyience-energy-drink-advertising-college-football-playoff/90723304/?ref=bevnews.net) during broadcasts of its championship events, including the NCAA basketball tournaments. (USAToday)