Beverage Chronicles
Beverage Chronicles explores all types of beverages, with an emphasis on craft beer. We talk with the people who produce, distribute and sell these drinks.
Episodes
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- Schlitz beer rose from Milwaukee brewing roots to become the world’s top-selling lager before collapsing in the 1970s after cost-cutting changes damaged quality and consumer trust.
- Founders All Day IPA helped redefine the “session IPA” category by offering full hop character with lower alcohol, making craft beer more approachable and widely drinkable.
- Starbucks’ new summer lineup uses colorful, layered drinks and experiential mar...
- Guinness is finding new life as a cocktail ingredient in drinks like the Espresso Stout Martini, Black Velvet, and Top Hat.
- We highlight gin cocktails, including the lighter and refreshing Gin Sonic.
- Beverage Chronicles visits Atlantic City to explore Finland’s famous Long Drink and its growing popularity in the United States.
- Breweries are simplifying beer style names to attract casual drinkers while trying to avoid losing the identity and uniqueness that built craft beer culture.
- Beer historian Rachel Benkowski explores the history and cultural importance of Belgian lambic, a spontaneously fermented beer deeply tied to place, patience, and tradition.
- A new study compared health outcomes among beer, wine, and spirits drinkers, while Columbia Sportswea...
- Poitin, Ireland's ancient unaged barley spirit, was illegally bootlegged for 300+ years until 1997, predating whiskey and inspiring global moonshine culture.
- Maura Clare learned a secretive 20th-century recipe with molasses and beet sugar from a retired bootlegger, blending whiskey warmth, tequila aroma, gin complexity, and rum sweetness at 45% ABV.
- Named after her nun cousin who smuggled it in a holy water bottle, the Gothic-arc...
- Many IPA critics just haven’t found the right style—flavors vary widely and bad storage can ruin the experience.
- Modern IPAs are more balanced and approachable than the overly bitter versions of the past.
- Freshness, proper storage, and open-minded tasting can completely change your perception of the style.
evolution of hops from ancient brewing to modern IPAs, and dive into
the tradition of British cask ale. We highlight how ingredients,
techniques, and culture shape the diverse flavors and experiences
found in beer.
- Gluten-free beer avoids barley and wheat, using alternative grains like millet, rice, and buckwheat, while gluten-reduced beers use enzymes to break down gluten but may not be safe for everyone.
- Brewing gluten-free beer requires extra steps and precision, but modern techniques have greatly improved flavor, offering styles that rival traditional beers.
- Once a niche product, gluten-free beer now appeals to a wid...
Which state produces the most straight bourbon
How premium pricing and bottle design influence purchases
Freshness window for different styles of beer
Canned beer has evolved from low-quality perception to the best format
for freshness and protection
How Public Relations help beverage brands grow
History of the Espresso Martini
Bottle Labels: Why They Draw You In & Change Everything You Drink!
...and more
Celebrating Women's Beer Month: Uniting Flavors & Breaking Barriers!
Brand Magic: PR for Drinks
Drink Smarter: Perfect Food & Wine
Canned Beer: Myths Debunked
This classic beer has exploded in popularity once again with our new contributor, Katie Johnson.
The beer styles that are poised for success in 2026.
The history of an iconic American beer, plus a tasting review.
The chilling truth about a frosted glass and your favorite drink.
Dry hopping.
Why consumers rely on a company's reputation before they decide to purchase their products.
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