Beverage Chronicles

Long-lost beers are making a comeback, with breweries reviving classic brands and recipes to tap into nostalgia and reconnect with drinkers.

Chilled red wine is becoming a summer trend, especially for light-bodied styles like Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Cabernet Franc served slightly cooler than traditional room temperature.

Homebrewers played a major role in building American craft beer, helping shape experimentation, style diversity, an...

We explain the differences between single malt, blended malt, and blended Scotch, dispelling common whiskey misconceptions and helping listeners choose based on taste rather than labels.

The fascinating history of the Pilsner is traced, from its revolutionary debut in 1842 to becoming the world's most influential beer style.

The enduring appeal of the Old Fashioned is explored, including its origins, evolution, and why the choice of...

• Beer ratings can help drinkers discover new breweries and styles, but they're only opinions—not facts—and personal taste should always come first.
• Contributors Josh Seaberg and Rachel Benkowski offer segments on the classic Pegu Club cocktail and why the right beer glassware dramatically enhances aroma, flavor, and the overall drinking experience.
• Bartenders are using salt and saline solution to balance cocktails, bri...

• We explore the competing origin stories of the Long Island Iced Tea and explain why the cocktail is enjoying a modern revival.
• Learn how beer was brewed before refrigeration, why lagers were stored in caves, and how seasonal brewing shaped beer history.
• Flavorful mid-strength beers are growing in popularity as craft breweries respond to consumers seeking moderation without sacrificing taste.

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Discover refreshing warm-weather wine styles that are perfect for summer meals and relaxing evenings.

Explore how the Lake Erie Ale Trail has become a premier craft beverage destination with 17 unique breweries.

Learn how local ingredients, seasonal brews, festivals, and brewery collaboration are helping drive tourism and regional pride.

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• Prohibition failed to stop Americans from drinking, but it sparked the rise of speakeasies, bootlegging, and the cocktail culture we still enjoy today.
• The aftertaste of a beverage can significantly influence enjoyment, with bitterness affecting people differently based on genetics and taste perception.
• Modern canned cocktails combine convenience with quality, using refined spirits and craft-inspired recipes to deliver bar-qua...

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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 ...

• 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.

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• 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 Sports...

• 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 Gothi...

• 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.

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• 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-fr...