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Datassential’s heralded Future of Drink report has arrived! Check out the top adult beverage trends for 2025 and beyond, and get a closer look at everything from hot flavor trends, to the latest in tech, sustainability, and detailed venue profiles. There are a whopping 134 trends across beer, cider, wine, cocktails, and more, plus "10 Mega Trends to Know," and 8 mini actionable mini trends that consumers are thirsty for. Click below to read more about the full report here: https://hubs.la/Q02Vjk1D0 #beveragetrends #drinktrends #beverageindustry #beer #wine #spirits #cocktails #cider

"Life happens, coffee helps." — Anonymous At Chef Bob's Coffee, we know that a great cup of coffee can make all the difference. Discover the roast that brightens your day. Check out Chef Bob's Coffee online today! #chefbobscoffee #coffeelove #gourmetcoffee #premiumcoffee #morningswithcoffee #coffeecoffeecoffee #wakeupandsmellthecoffee

Not All Beers Are Created Equal 🍺👌 As we continue our #BrewingFacts journey, it's time to shed light on a common misconception that all beers taste the same! The world of beer is a rich tapestry woven with a diverse array of flavors, aromas, and experiences. From the crisp and refreshing lagers to the robustly hoppy IPAs, from the subtly nuanced wheat beers to the bold and roasty stouts - each style offers a unique taste profile. Even within a single style, the variations in ingredients and brewing techniques can create vastly different flavor experiences. At Mannheim Craft Brewery, we take immense pride in crafting distinct and flavourful German-inspired beers: • Mannheim Helles Lager - A delightfully crisp and balanced golden lager  • Mannheim Hefeweizen - A classic Bavarian wheat beer with notes of banana and clove The possibilities are endless when it comes to exploring the flavour spectrum of beer🍻 Embrace the diversity of flavors and discover your personal taste preferences. Because when it comes to beer, one size definitely doesn't fit all. Prost! 🍺 #CraftBeer #BeerLovers #FlavorExploration #GermanBrews #TasteThedifference #Anindogermancollab

It’s about that time for seasonal menu changes & selection rotation for your restaurant, bar, or liquor store and at The Block Distilling Co., we have the perfect spirits to create unforgettable cocktails or one of a kind spirits to fill your shelves. Ever tried a #Negroni made with our #autumn #gin (earthy, mildly spicy, & complex-with notes of clove, peppercorn, cardamom, nutmeg, & allspice), and our newest release- our own house made #apertif, flavored with 18 different botanicals and made right in downtown Denver? The answer is . . . You should!! No matter if it’s our 2 year Night Sweats Bourbon, our coffee liquor made with Novo’s iconic cold brew (Denver roastery), or our unfiltered and distilled once vodka with “cocoa and ripe banana shown on the nose and robust palate, with vanilla leading into a warming, elongated finish. The not-quite-neutral profile is a deliberate choice and that’s just fine”- Wine Enthusiast Mag. We are all about doing things the hard way, which isn’t always the easy way, but it’s the right way. Why you may ask? Simple-because we love spirits. But we don’t want to just try and create a replica of what is already out there. We want to push boundaries and explore flavor profiles.

Wow, nice, barrel-aged beer! 🍻 🍻 🍻 A barrel-aged beer is a beer that has been aged for a period of time in a wooden barrel. Typically, these barrels once housed bourbon, whisky, wine, or, to a lesser extent, brandy, sherry, or port. There is a particular tradition of barrel ageing beer in Belgium, notably of lambic beers. The first bourbon barrel-aged beers were produced in the United States in the early 1990s. Beers can be aged in barrels to achieve a variety of effects, such as imparting flavours from the wood (from tannins and lactones) or from the previous contents of the barrels, or causing a Brettanomyces fermentation. Oak remains the wood of choice, but other woods are in use as well. Chestnut, ash, poplar, cedar, acacia, cypress, redwood, pine, and even eucalyptus have been used for barrel-ageing with varying success. The flavours imparted by oak barrels differ widely depending on the oak species, the growing area, and how the wood has been treated. New oak barrels can be used for ageing beer, but they are not common due to high costs. Some flavours that new oak will contribute are wood, vanilla, dill, spice, and toastiness. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gpyAgEiv

Are you ready to take your taste buds on a flavour-packed journey through food and wine pairing? Indulge your senses by creating a match between food and wine. Picture yourself, sipping a crisp Fino with freshly shucked oysters, or savouring a velvety Pedro Ximénez alongside a decadent chocolate dessert – the combinations are endless and oh-so-delicious! But how do we get to these tastings and matches? There is no right or wrong answer in food pairing but there is, however, a guideline as to what to pair with what. For example, a rich, seafood stew would need something slightly more alcoholic and acidic to cut through all the fat and bold flavours in the dish. Here we could easily pair a fresh, acidic white wine or try an Amontillado for a change. What’s your favourite pairing with Fino and Pedro Ximénez? Let us know in the comments! #wineandfoodpairing #pairingsherry

Did you know Café Bar's represent 10% of all On Premise combined Beer & Spirits $ sales in Australia? But what is a Café Bar, and why should we be looking at them with added curiosity? The Café Bar represents an intersection between restaurants, bars and cafés. Often opening early for coffees and breakfast, then pivoting to refined lunch menus, before popping the corks and shaking cocktails into the evening. This venue-type caters to a wide variety of needs, occasions and consumer preferences, and in an age of changing behaviours (think earlier day-part visitation, moderation and premiumisation) they could be pivotal for finding growth in an otherwise struggling On Premise market. The article here provides the perfect example of an independent, family-ran Café Bar in my local area, Effie's. If you haven't been, be sure to check it out and see what all the fuss is about. If you think learning more about what drives that 10% of On Premise $ sales in this channel segment and how you can tailor your channel strategy to win in Café Bars feel free to drop me a note!

Coffee drinkers around the world are becoming more aware of the differences in the beans they buy for home use. 🫘 This includes the various bean origins, varieties, and home-brewing equipment available on the market. However, the time between when coffee beans are roasted and when they are brewed is one of the most crucial aspects of making a flavorsome beverage. ☕ As coffee experts, Boss Brew Coffee understand this key factor and only provide freshly roasted beans to their customers. So try our Cowboy Blend 😋 You'll Love it!! #freshroastedcoffeedelivered 👇Order Yours Here 👇 https://lnkd.in/guin8G7i

On #WorldWaterDay, we celebrate the unsung hero of craft beer, which comprises a substantial portion of the beverage itself. In fact, water makes up more than 90% of the beer's composition. 🍺 Its influence on the flavour, mouthfeel, and overall character of the brew cannot be overstated. 🤓 Water quality is vital because the pH of water affects the extraction of flavours from the malt and hops, resulting in a balanced or imbalanced taste. Too alkaline or acidic water can throw off this delicate balance, leading to off-flavours and an unsatisfying brew. For example, water with high alkalinity may result in a harsh and astringent flavour, while water with low alkalinity might create a flat and lifeless taste. #NoddingDonkeyBrewing #SaveWaterDrinkBeer

How good does your coffee taste? Did you know that it also depends on the quality of the water? In the realm of coffee fans, the discussion often revolves around the beans, the roast, and the brewing method. However, there's one crucial element that often goes unnoticed but plays a significant role in the final cup: water. Full article here https://lnkd.in/ew4BU5Ub #Coffee #water #barism #BandolaDigital