Flying Dog unleashes two new beers

San Francisco has become something of a landmark on the global bar scene – so what’s inspiring the city’s bartenders right now? Clinton Cawood headed west to find out

Meantime's new limited edition beer

Food-friendly beers from Chicago

Reading's triumph in Tennessee

From hyssop and lovage to beef jerky and duck sauce, ingredients that were once used on plates are now making it into our glasses. Naren Young looks at the blurring of the lines between kitchen and bar

Four Roses launch Single Barrel Limited Edition 2011

Leeds-based craft beer importer tries a bit of DIY

Results of the Spirited Awards at Tales of the Cocktail 2011, New Orleans

Napa has myriad terroirs, dozens of soil profiles and hundreds of producers. So why is it dominated by one-note Cabernet Sauvignons? Simon Woods joins a puzzled group of sommeliers to find out

Hollywood big-shot's vodka brand launches in the UK

Woodford Reserve adds a maple-wood finish to its range

Square One launch basil flavoured vodka

Concha y Toro has spread its wings beyond South America with the acquisition of Fetzer Vineyards

In the past, a By The Glass award has gone to wines that match specific dishes – the theory being that they could be served by the glass as ready matches with a meal.