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PublishedFebruary 25, 2024
Wine industry’s diversity efforts see successes – and some lost steam
Successes have included investments in Black-owned brands and mentoring and fellowship programs, but some worry that 'it’s back to business as usual.'
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2024
With Rupee Beer, two brothers are trying to put the India back in IPA
Rupee owners Van and Sumit Sharma, who grew up in Maine, introduced an English-Indian IPA that goes back to the roots of the India Pale Ale style.
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PublishedNovember 5, 2023
The right cheap beers for any occasion or activity
Cheap beers have a time and a place. Here are 10 occasions to enjoy them.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2023
Bar Guide: Howie’s Pub is a friendly spot with inexpensive drinks and good bar food
The bar, in East Deering, is a neighborhood institution.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2023
The newest names in Maine hard cider
These seven cideries have cropped up around the state in the last few years as Maine's fermented cider scene continues to expand.
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PublishedJune 25, 2023
Spicy margaritas are the new espresso martini
Mixologists and data wonks agree: There's no stopping the agave spirits boom.
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PublishedJune 4, 2023
The Maine Millennial: Sobriety is a muscle I’ve been flexing for 5 years
You might think ‘don’t have a drink today’ is a goal rather than a plan. This is where mindset comes in.
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PublishedMay 7, 2023
The spicy margarita is everything we want in a warm-weather drink
Adding spice to a margarita should be an exercise in balance and restraint, not an extreme-sport challenge.
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PublishedApril 25, 2023
Alcohol to go is here to stay
The once-temporary measure to help restaurants and bars during the pandemic became law on Monday, and now includes beer and wine by the glass as well as cocktails.
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PublishedApril 6, 2023
Bottle battle: Boston talks of banning tiny bottles of booze
A Boston city councilor has proposed barring city liquor stores from selling the single-serve bottles that hold 100 milliliters or less of booze - both as a way to address alcohol abuse and excessive litter.
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