Liquor Industry News 10-11-26
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Based on the Flipboard collection titled "Liquor Industry News 10-11-26", here is a summary of the featured stories:
- Stop Complaining About “Season Creep” in Craft Beer (by Courtney Iseman / Slate)
- Summary: Defends the phenomenon of seasonal beers arriving early on shelves (such as Christmas ales during Oktoberfest), arguing that consumers should embrace the practice if they want the industry to continue innovating and offering diverse, creative flavor profiles.
- Common Wine Myths (via CTV News)
- Summary: A wine expert dispels widespread misconceptions about wine, encouraging consumers not to overthink their choices and offering a simpler, more accessible approach to enjoying it.
- 5 Of The Best Wines Of 2026, So Far (by Lindsey Reynolds / Tasting Table)
- Summary: Explores top-rated wine selections for 2026 so far, acknowledging that because wine preferences vary wildly from person to person (much like footwear or personal tastes), there is a range of standout bottles highlighted for different palates.
- Classic Cocktails That Taste Better With Rye (by DB Kelly / Tasting Table)
- Summary: Provides a guide to mixology and classic cocktail recipes, highlighting why substituting standard spirits with spicy, robust rye whiskey can significantly elevate well-known drinks.
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Mark C Lenzi CSW,CSS,CWAS,FWS,IWS,SWS,IWM owner of Franklin Liquors, is a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) and Spirits( CSS) by the Society of Wine Educators. The first in MA to hold a California Wine Appellation Specialist (CWAS) title from the San Francisco Wine School. French Wine Scholar(FWS)/instructor, Spanish Wine Scholar (SWS) and Italian Wine Scholar (IWS) by the Wine Scholar Guild. Italian Wine Specialist (IWS) by the North American Sommelier Association. Oregon Wine Expert (OWE) by the Napa Valley Wine Academy, Italian Wine Maestro (IWM) Vinitaly International (First USA Class), AFNA™ Wine Certified. Beer Essentials Certificate from Cornell University, California Sustainable Ambassador, Associates Degree from Whiskey University, Executive Bourbon Steward from Stave & Thief, American Single Malt Expert from American Single Malt Commission
Franklin Liquors is a family-owned vintage 1978. https://www.franklinliquors.com/
Founder of the Franklin Wine Club https://www.meetup.com/franklin-wine-club/
Liquor Industry News 10-10-26
