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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces 2026 Spirited Awards® Top Four International, U.S., and World Finalists
NEW ORLEANS, LA (June 8, 2026) – Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is honored to announce the Top Four Finalists, in addition to the winners of the Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award, Timeless U.S. and International Awards, and the Tales Visionary Award for the 20th annual Spirited Awards. Since its inception in 2007, the Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces 2026 Spirited Awards® Top Four International, U.S., and World Finalists appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
by TOTC Staff2 viewsindustry-newsspirited-awards-2026top-4 - news
Jack Backstage Presented by Bartender Magazine
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by Ryan Foley3 viewsindustry-newsbackstagecompetitionjackjack-daniels - news
Buoy Beer and Astoria Coffee commemorative releases celebrate 100th anniversary of the Astoria Column
Buoy Beer and Astoria Coffee Launch Centennial Blends to Honor The 100th Birthday of the Astoria Column Two of Astoria, Oregon’s favorite brands have created special beverages to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the historic Astoria Column this July. Buoy Beer Co. has crafted a limited-edition Czech Pilsner in commemorative cans, and Astoria Coffee Company a Column Centennial Blend. This is just a few of the ways that the city is paying tribute to the landmark's 100-year legacy of guarding regional history and providing breathtaking views of the Columbia River. The iconic Astoria Column is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most recognizable landmarks, will celebrate its centennial in July, 2026, marking 100 years since its dedication in 1926. Rising high above the Columbia River and the city of Astoria, the Column has stood for a century as a monument to the region’s rich and layered history. Completed in 1926, the Astoria Column was inspired by Rome’s Trajan Column and built
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough2 viewsindustry-newsbeer-releaseoregon - news
Prost! & Breakside debut Schwüsch Pils for “Summer of Soccer” events with Nike
Prost! German tavern and Nike have teamed up for the Prost Soccer Haus debuting this Saturday 6/6/26 with official beer Schwüsch Pils from Breakside Brewery . The beer, and the games, will be taking over Prost! at 4237 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97217. “With World Cup around the corner and happening in our backyard, we are ready to set the tone making Prost headquarters for soccer all summer long. Prost has become a hub for international soccer over the years with this marking our 5th World Cup serving the Portland community,” says Prost! co-owner Dan Hart. View fullsize View fullsize Prost! has partnered with legendary Portland brand NIKE for the “Summer of Soccer” showing all matches all summer long on massive TV’s including a 10’x16’ ft. screen. The pop-up begins this Saturday, June 6th at 10:30am with the USA vs Germany match. The celebration will include Tursi Soccer selling custom Nike kits, and the debut of Breakside Schwüsch Pils which will be pouring exclusively from Pros
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough2 viewsoregonbeer-releaseeventsindustry-news - news
30-year-old Pelican Brewing looks to non-alcoholic beverages and new locations for expansion
Pelican Brewing owners Jeff Schons (left) and Mary Jones (right) with brewmaster Darron Welch (center) Pelican Brewing is betting on craft soda and variety to boost grocery store sales, and in-person experiencing taprooms to carry the good vibes and Oregon coast centered brands draft beer into their fourth decade. The iconic Oregon Coast craft brewery that started as a brewpub in sleepy Pacific City has been one of the most award-winning breweries in the world and inspired a generation of brewers and that legacy is at the forefront as they celebrate their 30th anniversary this year. As a fan and observer of Pelican Brewing’s legacy since 1996, it has been fascinating to watch the brand go from hard to get destination location, to widely available grocery store best-seller. Pelican’s classic Kiwanda Cream Ale ( now called just Kiwanda ), Pilsner, mixed packs, and the extremely popular Beak Breaker Double IPA is often the best price to quality ratio deal in the store. Pelican husband and
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough1 viewindustry-newsoregonexpansion - news
Major Revisions to the Brewers Association’s 2025 Industry Production Report
Industry trade organization the Brewers Association has issued a rare correction to the results of their 2025 beer industry production survey that tracked the ups and downs of the small craft brewing industry. The BA has revised their production figures with post-release revisions on their April 14th 2026 report that are more extensive than usual, and are overall much more positive signs for craft beer. These updates affect several key metrics, including overall craft beer production and its year-over-year change, regional segment production and year-over-year change, craft market share, craft retail value, jobs estimates, production volumes in four states (PA, TX, CA, and VA), and modeled economic impact figures for all states. 4/14/26: Total craft beer production declined 5.1% from 2024 to 2025 to 21,856,000 barrels. 6/2/26 Correction: Total craft production (22,034,000 bbls) fell 4% in 2025, with 60% of breweries reporting declines, 39% reporting growth, and 1% holding steady.&
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough3 viewsindustry-newsnationaloregon - news
Columbia Distributing buys stake in Hayden Beverage following acquisition of Republic National Distributing and Point Blank
Oregon’s Columbia Distributing is on a spending spree, taking advantage of the shake-up in the hard beverage industry post COVID to snap up Point Blank Distributing in January 2026 , and RNDC wine distributor in April, and today announced an investment in Hayden Beverage Company. Hayden Beverage Company is a family-owned beverage distributor based in Idaho. Previously, Columbia Distributing held a major stake in Idaho’s Scout Beverage distributor, which they sold to Hayden Beverage in summer 2025. This movie essentially foreshadowed the investment in Hayden Beverage announced today. As part of the proposed transaction, the Hayden ownership group will also take an indirect ownership interest in Columbia, aligning long-term priorities and supporting continued regional growth. The investment follows a series of strategic moves by both companies. In addition to acquiring 3 wine distributors over the past two years, on May 8, Hayden completed the purchase of RNDC’s equity interest in
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough1 viewindustry-newsdistributionidahooregon - news
La Pulga Tequila Debuts Limited-Edition Reposado Finished in Still Austin Bourbon Barrels
Fans of limited-edition spirits have a new bottle to chase. Fort Worth-based La Pulga Tequila has unveiled a limited-edition reposado tequila finished in barrels previously used for Still Austin Whiskey Co.’s Bottled in Bond Red Corn Bourbon, creating a uniquely Texas take on barrel-aged agave spirits. The expression begins as a seven-month reposado crafted from […]
by Ryan Foley1 viewindustry-newsbartending-newsbrand-launchesla-pulga-tequilanew-producttequila - news
Function partners with Western Collective
Function and Western Collective Announce Garden City Taproom Collaboration, Launching June 2 with Fort George Brewery Function, the Portland-born rotating brewery pop-up taproom concept revealed plans to expand to the Boise, Idaho area to the New School in March after announcing the closure of their original northwest Portland location . Leading up to the planned build-out of a new taproom, food hall, and lodging next to the river in Garden City, Idaho, Function is partnering with local brewery Western Collective to host 6 months of rotating guest brewery pop-ups. The first featured brewery partner will be Fort George Brewery out of Astoria, Oregon, with the launch beginning Tuesday, June 2. The Fort George lineup will be featured alongside Western Collective’s house beers, ciders, slush, and taproom staples. “This is exactly the kind of thing we wanted to start building before our own doors open in Garden City,” said Function Owner Casey Armstrong. “
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough1 viewindustry-newsidahooregonevents - news
Martini Expo Returns to Chicago for Expanded 2026 Edition
The Martini Expo, presented by The Mix with Robert Simonson, is back for its second edition in Chicago from September 17–20, 2026, following a sold-out debut in New York. This four-day convention celebrates the culture, craft, and legacy of the Martini, bringing together bartenders, spirit producers, historians, and industry professionals for an immersive exploration of […]
by Ryan Foley1 viewbartending-newsindustry-newschicagomartinimartini-exporobert-simonson - news
Trading Brew Decks
Within the beer industry its not uncommon to see blue collar brewers trading places regionally, across the country, or even internationally. On a micro scale, even Portland’s tight-knit beer industry see’s fairly frequent change of Brewers between local companies, but as of late there has been more notable brewing position shifts than usual resulting in an interesting and exciting shuffling of the deck. Nate Rajski at the 2026 Oregon Beer Awards Nate Rajski , was head brewer at StormBreaker Brewing where he has worked for the past 7 years, has accepted a newly created head brewer role at St. Helens, Oregon’s Crooked Creek Brewery . Rajski decided to make the move to be closer to his home in Scappoose and a change of pace. Crooked Creek owner and brewer Dave Lauridsen is handling the growing business as their restaurant and taproom gets busier and St. Helens becomes more popular and needed some help in the brewery. “Crooked Creek keeps a very well rounded taplist these days, always havi
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough1 viewindustry-newsoregon - news
Boisset Collection Announces Distribution Alignment With Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and U.S. Sales Force Expansion
Family-owned fine wine company Boisset Collection has announced a national distribution agreement with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS) across 26 markets for JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset, Raymond Vineyards, Buena […] The post Boisset Collection Announces Distribution Alignment With Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and U.S. Sales Force Expansion appeared first on The Tasting Panel .
by dverdone@tastingpanelmag.com1 viewigindustry-news - news
Von Ebert + Grand Fir Brewing host BBQ for the release of ‘Sacred Stone’ experimental lager
Von Ebert Brew ing, Grand Fir Brewi ng teamed up on an American Lager and celebrate with a collaboration BBQ together on May 30. View fullsize View fullsize Grand Fir Brewing and Von Ebert Brewing have collaborated on an American Lager, but this isn’t your normal light crackery lawnmower beer because ‘Sacred Stone’ weaves in elements from New Zealand and Japan. Your first chance to try it and pick up cans of Sacred Stone is Thursday, May 28th, but on Saturday, May 30th, Von Ebert Brewing is hosting Grand Fir and The Bitter Root Club owner/chef Doug Adams for a cookout Collab with BBQ truck HarBQ for the official release party. “This isn’t our first collaboration with Grand Fir Brewing, but it’s definitely our most exciting! Coming off a couple of big American Light Lager medal wins, we wanted to find a partner this year to push the boundaries on what that style can be,” said Sam Pecoraro, brewmaster of Von Ebert Brewing. “Grand Fir is known for wielding a hammer and a feather interchan
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough1 viewindustry-newsbeer-releaseeventsoregon - news
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces ‘Absolut Heat Streak’ Competition in Partnership with ABSOLUT®
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation today announces the launch of ABSOLUT HEAT STREAK, a high-energy, creative service-driven bartender competition in partnership with ABSOLUT® VODKA. Created to celebrate the artistry of bartending and the bold flavor of ABSOLUT® x TABASCO™, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s ABSOLUT HEAT STREAK will put hundreds of bartenders nationwide to the Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces ‘Absolut Heat Streak’ Competition in Partnership with ABSOLUT® appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
by Callie Carlson0 viewsindustry-newsproducts - news
Oak Union Brewing’s vision for dark folkloric new taproom & restaurant
Another craft brewery is coming to Milwaukie, Oregon’s already bustling downtown corridor Rendering and concept images courtesy of Oak Union Brewing Portland-brewed Oak Union Brewing has always had their heart in Milwaukie, now they will have a taproom there too. More than three years after launching Oak Union Brewing , owner Trevor Lauman has found a permanent home in downtown Milwaukie for his mystical dark folkloric European and West Coast inspired beers and vision. The future taproom and restaurant will open at 10909 SE Main Street, the former Collector’s Mall, putting Oak Union in the middle of Milwaukie's growing downtown scene that includes beer destinations like pFriem , Beer Store Milwaukie and the recently opened 1847 Food Park that’s anchored by Migration Brewing, with Breakside Brewery’s main brewery not far away either. “We're the new up-and-coming brewery with something to prove. The hope is that when people think of Oregon beer, they also think of Milwaukie,” says Lauman
by John Chilson1 viewindustry-newsnew-brewerynew-locationoregon - news
Spring-Summer 2026 Cider News
Spring has sprung and is already starting to give way to summer in the Pacific Northwest. Cider news is abundant, arguably this being ciders biggest time to shine as last year’s harvest and winter slumber begins to show it’s bounty. Sadly the latest fresh pressing of cider news is is a good news and bad news story, with some exciting flavors, partnerships, and events coming up, but also a series of closures and consolidations. La Familia Cider closes Portland taproom La Familia Cider was founded in 2017 by the Gonzalez family, first-generation Mexican immigrants. La Familia offers distinctive hard ciders inspired by aguas frescas—fresh fruit beverages popular in Latin America. In June 2024 La Familia took over the former Portland Cider House location at 3638 SE Hawthorne Blvd operated by Portland Cider Co. and made it into their Portland satellite location. As of March 31st, La Familia closed this location as they shift the business teasing something new to come. Portland Cider Co. Tap
by Ezra Johnson-Greenough1 viewciderindustry-newseventsoregonwashington - news
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Top 10 International Nominees for the 2026 Spirited Awards
NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 21, 2026) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Top 10 International Nominees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world’s highest-regarded honors in the drinks industry, celebrating outstanding individuals, establishments, products, media, and Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Top 10 International Nominees for the 2026 Spirited Awards appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
by TOTC Staff1 viewin-depthindustry-newspeople2026spirited-awardstop-10-nominees - news
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Top 10 World, Writing & Media, Books, and Product & Ingredients Nominees for the 2026 Spirited Awards
NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 20, 2026) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Top 10 Writing & Media, Books, Spirit & Cocktail Ingredients, and World’s Best Cocktail Menu and Spirits Selection Nominees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Top 10 World, Writing & Media, Books, and Product & Ingredients Nominees for the 2026 Spirited Awards appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
by TOTC Staff1 viewin-depthindustry-newspeopleproducts2026spirited-awards - news
Schlitz Discontinued: The End of a Beer That Once Ruled America
Schlitz Discontinued: The End of a Beer That Once Ruled America For a beer that once proudly claimed “the beer that made Milwaukee famous,” the idea of Schlitz disappearing feels almost surreal. Yet with news of its discontinuation, one of America’s most iconic brewing names quietly exits the stage—less with a bang and more with [...]
by B. Kline0 viewsb-klinebeer-newsbrewery-closingbrewery-newsindustry-newsschlitz-beer - news
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Top 10 U.S. Nominees for the 2026 Spirited Awards
NEW ORLEANS, LA (May 19, 2026) — Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is proud to announce the Top 10 International Nominees for the 20th annual Spirited Awards®. Since its inception in 2007, the Spirited Awards has become one of the world’s highest-regarded honors in the drinks industry, celebrating outstanding individuals, establishments, products, media, and Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Top 10 U.S. Nominees for the 2026 Spirited Awards appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
by TOTC Staff1 viewin-depthindustry-newspeople - news
Toasting the House of Angostura’s More Than 200 Years of Spirited History
Toasting the House of Angostura’s More Than 200 Years of Spirited History The ubiquitous brand made the move from the medicine cabinet to the liquor cabinet and centuries later continues to be an essential bartending ingredient. By: Noah Rothbaum The Old-Fashioned, the Manhattan, the Pisco Sour and the Queen’s Park Swizzle — the one major […]
by Ryan Foley1 viewindustry-newsbartending-newsmagazine-articlesangosturaangostura-aromatic-bittersbartender-magazine - news
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s Kaizen Challenge Presented by The House of Suntory Dojo
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s Kaizen Challenge presented by The House of Suntory Dojo, an immersive bartender development program rooted in Japanese culture and craftsmanship. Designed in partnership with Julia Momose and Hidetsugu Ueno around the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement, or Read more... The post Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s Kaizen Challenge Presented by The House of Suntory Dojo appeared first on Tales of the Cocktail Foundation .
by Callie Carlson1 viewculturedestinationsdiscussioniindustry-news - news
Alexis Ortega Crowned 2026 U.S. Bartender of the Year at World Class National Finals
This year’s World Class U.S. Bartender of the Year competition lived up to its reputation as one of the toughest and most prestigious showcases of technical skill, creativity, and cocktail storytelling in the industry. Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Presents World Class Sponsored by Diageo crowned Alexis Ortega of Philadelphia, PA as the 2026 U.S. […]
by Ryan Foley3 viewsbartending-newsindustry-newsalexis-ortegabartenderbartender-magazinediageo - news
Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival 2026: Mixology Takes Center Stage
Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival 2026: Mixology Takes Center Stage
by Ryan Foley2 viewsbartending-newsindustry-newsbartendercompetitiontampatampa-bay-wine-food-festival