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The kegs have been mostly empty at Atrevida Beer Co., and the brewery’s merchandise is completely sold out. The last few weeks have been among the brewery’s busiest ever, after the Nov. 19 mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs focused international attention directly on its owners, Jess and Rich Fierro and their small business. “We’ve had an incredible amount of support,” Jess said. “It’s been overwhelming in the most beautiful way.” The Fierros and daughter Kassy were at Club Q that night attending a drag show when…

From tasty food and drinks to stunning art, film, dance and music, there’s no shortage of festivities to look forward to in the coming year. Here are all the fabulous fairs and festivals that await you in 2023. (Did we miss your event? You’ll find a submission form at the end of this story where you can submit fair and festival information and updates.) JANUARY Vietnamese Lunar New Year – Tết 2023: 12 to 6 p.m Jan. 8, The Finnish Hall, 1970 Chestnut St., Berkeley. This special celebration features talent and beauty…

The start of 'Dry January,' a month when many people avoid drinking alcohol, typically brings a heightened level of attention to non-alcoholic drinks. But the CEO of one of the leading non-alcoholic beer companies said that the demand for non-alcoholic brews is booming well beyond a single month."This is the moment we've been waiting for in the category," Bill Shufelt, Athletic Brewing CEO, said on CNBC's "Squawk Box "on Wednesday.Long a sleepy category within the broader industry of beer, non-alcoholic beer has seen its…

Shoppers are reaching less for the top shelf.For more than a decade, high-price drinks have driven sales growth in the wine and spirits industries as people traded up for fancier brands. That is now changing: Sales growth of costlier spirits and wine is slowing, and even reversing, as shoppers seek out more value.  The shift is another sign that behavior is changing among some of the least price-sensitive shoppers as economists forecast a recession. While demand for luxury goods has largely held up in the face of…

The Callisto Protocol developer Striking Distance Studios has partnered with a beer company to create a limited-edition beer themed around the video game, and it's called "Outer Way Stout."Striking Distance teamed up with Fieldwork Brewing Company for the beer, which is available at Fieldwork Brewing locations in Northern California. This beer is strong at 9% ABV, but there is no word on what its flavor profile is like, beyond the confirmation that it's a stout.As for why this collaboration is happening…

BONA FIDE holiday revelry is often linked to a good mixed drink. Parties where decadent cocktails flow befit the season, especially when those behind the bar know what they are doing. Sadly, most amateur bartenders don’t. Result: Manhattans with too much whiskey, martinis made hastily with sweet vermouth and too much astringent lemon concentrate. So why not delegate the task to a computer? Over the past few years, cocktail machines have emerged that promise to do the difficult work of remembering recipes more capably than…

Image Source : ZOMATO Zomato Zomato, an online food delivery platform has announced that it is now available in Hindi and other widely spoken regional languages of India, like Bengali, Punjabi, Kannada, Gujarati, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil and Telugu. The company delivers more than 150,000 orders a month via the regional language versions of the Zomato app. "Hindi and…

Hops are a key component of beer’s flavor and aroma. According to new research, compounds extracted from hop flowers can, in lab dishes, inhibit the clumping of amyloid beta proteins, which is associated with Alzheimer’s disease.Beer is one of the oldest and most popular beverages in the world. Hops, the flowers (or seed cones) of the hop plant Humulus lupulus, make beer bitter and are a key component of beer’s flavor and aroma. The distinct, bitter taste of the hops used to flavor its many varieties of beer is something…

Alex Tai | SOPA Images | Getty ImagesQatar is set to ban all beer sales at and around its World Cup stadiums, in a dramatic U-turn just two days before the massive soccer tournament begins, according to multiple reports citing people with knowledge of the matter.The conservative, gas-rich Muslim nation does not fully ban alcohol for visitors, but its sale and consumption is strictly controlled. The reported decision, which is expected to be announce by Qatari authorities on Friday, throws the tournament's $75 billion…

At a GlanceExpert's Rating ProsVirtually foolproof brewingGood range of beersHopper does make a difference to the tasteConsSome build quality issuesLimited selection of Hopper beerTakes up a lot of fridge spaceOur VerdictThe Pinter 2 improves on the original in various ways and – with the addition of the Hopper – makes some tasty beer. Build quality issues have been a thorn in Pinter’s side, but the system can work well and couldn’t make brewing any simpler. The Pinter 2 arrived roughly one year after the original…