Liquor Industry News 10-14-26
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Here is a summary of the key stories featured in the curated Liquor Industry News (10-14-26) collection on Flipboard:
- Religion and the Decline in Alcohol Use (Source: Gallup)
- Summary: Examines Gallup data indicating that Americans' alcohol consumption has reached historic lows, exploring the correlation and underlying reasons behind the cultural shift, including changing religious demographics and habits.
- The Best Craft Beers to Drink Instead of America’s Most-Searched Brands (Source: Quartz)
- Summary: Provides craft beer alternatives for major mainstream labels (such as Michelob Ultra, Corona, and Guinness), matching them style-for-style with award-winning selections from the Great American Beer Festival (GABF).
- Pour a Glass and Open the Door for Come Over October (Source: Grape Experiences)
- Summary: Highlights the "Come Over October" initiative, which encourages people to slow down, build community, and share a glass of wine with friends and neighbors amidst busy modern schedules.
- What Are Tannins, and Why Do They Matter? (Source: The Drinks Business)
- Summary: Breaks down the science of tannins—naturally occurring compounds found in grape skins, seeds, and stems—explaining how they affect wine structure, texture, aging potential, and food pairings.
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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/
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