Beverage Chronicles

Beverage Chronicles, June 10, 2026

Beverage Chronicles with Gary Monterosso Root Beer, Vodka, and the Unexpected Science in Your Glass This episode of Beverage Chronicles explores the nostalgic origins of root beer, from its sassafras‑root beginnings to its clever rebranding by Charles Hires in the 1870s. It then shifts to the rise of flavored vodka and how it reshaped modern drinking culture, before closing with a surprising look at how everyday fruit juice can naturally ferment into low‑alcohol beverages. Together, the segments highlight how tradition, innovation, and chemistry all shape what we drink.

Beverage Chronicles, June 3, 2026

Beer Flights, Coffee Trends and Beverage Brand PR - Learn the best way to enjoy a beer flight by tasting from lighter to heavier styles. - Discover how public relations helps beverage brands build trust, visibility, and sales opportunities. - Get the latest on Starbucks Rewards changes and new research linking coffee consumption to lower dementia risk.

Beverage Chronicles, May 27, 2026

Title: Schlitz, Session IPAs and Starbucks Summer Strategy 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 marketing to create premium, Instagram-ready beverages aimed at making customers feel the experience is worth the price.

Beverage Chronicles, May 20, 2026

Guinness Cocktails, Gin Trends, and the Rise of Finland’s Long Drink 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.

Beverage Chronicles, May 13, 2026

Title: Beer Names, Wild Fermentation, and the Strangest Lager Yet 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 Sportswear grabbed headlines with a bizarre “bear scat infused” promotional beer.