Chinese Wineries Turn to Boutique Brandy
As China builds its reputation within the wine world, some producers are turning their hand to that most decadent of spirits – brandy.
January 2026
The Beer Industry Needs a 2026 Turnaround. Here’s What’s at Stake
Well, we made it. 2026. Happy New Year to all, and unhappy Dry January to some. Will you be abstaining this month, reader? Your humble Hop Take editor will. (Bring on the hop water!) Best of luck to all the breweries trying to coax customers into their taprooms over the next four weeks. (Make hop …
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We Asked 14 Sommeliers: What Bottle Is a Green Flag When You See It on a Wine List? (2026)
A wine list can be a prime indicator of a restaurant’s quality. If a venue takes time and effort to carefully curate a combination of critically acclaimed labels, wines from well-respected regions, and nerdy cult bottles to present to guests, it is most likely committed to excellence in food, service, and creating a memorable experience. …
Can Drinking Too Much Matcha Be Bad for You?
Matcha has never been hotter. The Japanese green tea is everywhere, and it doesn’t seem likely to go away any time soon. The ingredient shines in lattes — be they standard, strawberry, lemon pepper, or Dubai chocolate flavored. It’s in cakes, cookies, puddings, and more. Someone even used it to make pasta. The traditional tea …
The Most Read Stories of 2025
When it comes to 2025s most-read stories, there’s one man who has covered it all; our US Editor, W. Blake Gray.