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news2026-07-01
Hannes Malfait | St Bernadus
Talk title: The history, and story, behind Belgian beer Location: Main StageTime: TBC Hannes Malfait is the sales and Export Manager for Europe at the renowned Belgian abbey-style brewery, Brewery St.Bernardus. In this role, he frequently serves as an official brand ambassador, hosting guided tastings, beer dinners, and promotional events internationally.
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Maker’s Mark & Selfridges Launch Private Selection Bourbon
What happens when Kentucky's iconic wheated bourbon meets Britain's luxury retail royalty? Maker's Mark and Selfridges reveal a rare, one-of-a-kind bottling.
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Tom Bott | Signature Brew
Talk title: State of the nation Tom will deliver a state of the nation address, looking at both how Signature Brew and the wider industry has changed in the last 8 years. Tom analyses the stages of growth his own London-based business has experienced, along with the challenges and opportunities they’ve encountered along the way. He...
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Matty McMullen | The Brand Weaver Collective
Talk title: Know Your Brand’s Place (And Own It)Your beer is good. Your branding looks great. So why isn’t the brand growing?The reality for many breweries is that great beer and great design are no longer enough on their own. The brands making progress today are the ones that understand exactly where they belong in the...
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Callista Hops SMaSH Beer Review & Tasting
We brewed another SMaSH beer to learn more about Callista hops. Callista is a German hop variety with lower alpha acids. The packet I bought came in at 3.8% alpha acids. Since the hop was lower in bitterness, we kept the hops schedule balanced in this brew. The goal was to taste the hop on […] The post Callista Hops SMaSH Beer Review & Tasting appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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Jack Coomber | The Brand Weaver Collective
Talk title: Know Your Brand’s Place (And Own It)Your beer is good. Your branding looks great. So why isn’t the brand growing?The reality for many breweries is that great beer and great design are no longer enough on their own. The brands making progress today are the ones that understand exactly where they belong in the...
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Harrie Kelly | The Brand Weaver Collective
Talk title: Know Your Brand’s Place (And Own It)Your beer is good. Your branding looks great. So why isn’t the brand growing?The reality for many breweries is that great beer and great design are no longer enough on their own. The brands making progress today are the ones that understand exactly where they belong in the...
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Tim Weaver | The Brand Weaver Collective
Talk title: Know Your Brand’s Place (And Own It)Your beer is good. Your branding looks great. So why isn’t the brand growing?The reality for many breweries is that great beer and great design are no longer enough on their own. The brands making progress today are the ones that understand exactly where they belong in the...
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The GDO must work on trust, not just on price
Giuseppe Acella, beverage buyer at Maiora, explains how large scale retail is rethinking shelf space and assortment to build trust, without reducing everything to the discount lever. L'articolo The GDO must work on trust, not just on price proviene da Wine Meridian .
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Andy Parker | Elusive Brewing
Talk title: AI and its role in your brewery Location: Main StageTime: TBC Andy Parker transitioned from a decorated homebrewing career to founding one of the most respected independent breweries in the country. Based in Finchampstead, Berkshire, Elusive Brewing is officially hitting double digits in 2026. An award-winning brewer, and the producer of countless award-winning...
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Five summer wine hacks and 20 bottles to pair with sunny days
Wines to reach for as the mercury rises...
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From 900 to 300 labels: how a wine list becomes truly functional
Fewer references, focus on Italy, foreign wines almost eliminated. Sandra Ciciriello, founder, maître and sommelier of 142 Restaurant, explains the criteria that make a wine list truly functional. L'articolo From 900 to 300 labels: how a wine list becomes truly functional proviene da Wine Meridian .
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Adrian Tierney-Jones | Author
Talk title: A sense of place. How important is where a brewery makes their beer?In his talk Adrian will discuss the benefits of celebrating the place where you make beer, telling the story, linking to a specific place. It will be focus how you can tell the story even if you are not in Burton or...
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Wheat beer explained
From hazy Bavarian wheat beers to bright and refreshing Belgian classics, wheat has helped define some of beer’s most distinctive styles. But what exactly does wheat contribute during brewing, and how does it influence what we taste in the glass? In this guest article, beer educator Ryan Guerreri explores the brewing science, flavour characteristics and classic styles behind one of beer’s most versatile ingredients. Wheat beer is a broad category of beers united by the use of wheat alongside barley. Although the name suggests a single style, it actually encompasses everything from soft, banana-forward German hefeweizen to bright, tart Berliner Weisse and citrusy Belgian witbier. While barley remains the foundation of most beer recipes, wheat contributes distinctive texture, appearance, and drinkability. Understanding wheat's role in brewing can help tasters better identify what they are tasting, smelling, and seeing in the glass. Whether examining brewing techniques, flavour characteri
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The Best Wine Bars in Rome
A roundup of top wine bars in Rome
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Dealcoholized wine, Italy’s most advanced model
One on one with Eleonora Spadotto, owner of Lea Winery. A new generation of wine and the challenge of quality dealcoholized wine. L'articolo Dealcoholized wine, Italy’s most advanced model proviene da Wine Meridian .
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Four Roses Gets Experimental
Four Roses has turned experimental with the inaugural release of their Experimental Series No. 001 – finished in Japanese Mizunara oak casks. Four Roses Experimental Series No.001 is a Kentucky straight bourbon made with a rye-laden OBSK mash bill, matured for six years, finished in the aforementioned Japanese Mizunara oak barrels and bottled at 52% […]
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I Want to do What You Do!
By Doug Fabbioli I have heard this statement a few times over my 45 years in the industry. Sometimes the comment comes from a 50-year-old who has spent their career behind a desk yearning for a job where they can see the physical progress of their efforts. My standard response,
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Review: Dark Arts America 250 Years of Spirit 5X Blend Bourbon 11 Years Old
Great whiskey often asks a simple question: can a collection of individual parts become something greater than any one of them alone? Dark Arts Whiskey House has built its identity around that very idea. Its philosophy of alchemy is not centered on turning lead into gold, but on transformation. Separate barrels, each with its own… The post Review: Dark Arts America 250 Years of Spirit 5X Blend Bourbon 11 Years Old appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
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The Ultimate July 4th Cocktail Ingredients Guide for 2026 Celebrations
If you’re planning a backyard barbecue, pool party, or fireworks gathering this summer, having the right July 4th Cocktail Ingredients on hand can make the difference between serving forgettable drinks and creating a celebration people talk about all year. After years behind bars from Melbourne to the French Alps, I’ve learned that great holiday cocktails […] The post The Ultimate July 4th Cocktail Ingredients Guide for 2026 Celebrations appeared first on Crafty Bartending .
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Bollinger launches PNAYC21
Bollinger has launched the seventh version of its 100% Pinot Noir series, PNAYC21, the second such wine to come mostly from its home cru of Aÿ, after PNAYC18 - but there the similarities end, writes Giles Fallowfield. The post Bollinger launches PNAYC21 appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Muted demand for “top end” spirits weighs on Edrington
Edrington has reported lower annual revenue and earnings, amid “subdued” demand for the spirits giant’s pricier products.
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Tricking the Climate | New Brief #274
There has been a heatwave in Europe. Again. No one has missed it, not even those who still walk around saying things like “I actually think it’s nice when it’s warm.” According to The Economist, “warming is accelerating faster in Europe than on any other continent.” In other words, we haven’t seen the last heatwave, […] Continue reading: Tricking the Climate | New Brief #274 The post Tricking the Climate | New Brief #274 was originally published on BKWine Magazine and written by Britt Karlsson . Copyright BKWine and BKWine Magazine. If you see it published elsewhere in full it has been republished without our permission. BKWine Magazine - Wine on the internet since 1996 Read more: On BKWine’s Wine Tours: Wine and food tours to the world’s wine regions | BKWine Tours Om BKWines Vinresor och matresor: Världens bästa vinresor och matresor | BKWine Vinresor On BKWine’s Wine Photography: Photography on Wine, Food and Travel | BKWine Photography
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Rioja Whites: The New King of the Grill
We are officially in the thick of prime BBQ season. As we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary (I may or may not have memories of the bicentennial) it is the perfect time to discover a new favorite bottle to share with friends and family. But I’m here to shake things up. As you season your... The post Rioja Whites: The New King of the Grill appeared first on Exploring the Wine Glass .
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Hannes Malfait | St Bernadus

Maker’s Mark & Selfridges Launch Private Selection Bourbon

Tom Bott | Signature Brew

Matty McMullen | The Brand Weaver Collective

Callista Hops SMaSH Beer Review & Tasting

Jack Coomber | The Brand Weaver Collective

Harrie Kelly | The Brand Weaver Collective

Tim Weaver | The Brand Weaver Collective

The GDO must work on trust, not just on price

Andy Parker | Elusive Brewing

Five summer wine hacks and 20 bottles to pair with sunny days

From 900 to 300 labels: how a wine list becomes truly functional

Adrian Tierney-Jones | Author

Wheat beer explained

The Best Wine Bars in Rome

Dealcoholized wine, Italy’s most advanced model

Four Roses Gets Experimental

I Want to do What You Do!

Review: Dark Arts America 250 Years of Spirit 5X Blend Bourbon 11 Years Old

The Ultimate July 4th Cocktail Ingredients Guide for 2026 Celebrations

Bollinger launches PNAYC21

Muted demand for “top end” spirits weighs on Edrington

Tricking the Climate | New Brief #274

Rioja Whites: The New King of the Grill