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At Augusta National, the Masters’ food culture is a highlight as storied as the tournament itself—affordable on-course bites like $1.50 pimento-cheese sandwiches sit alongside exclusive private-chef dinners, with ESPN’s Marty Smith illustrating the ritual of oatmeal mornings and post-work beers that frame the week.
Constellation Brands beat Q4 estimates with adjusted EPS of $1.90 on $1.92 billion revenue, but withdrew its fiscal 2028 outlook amid subdued demand and macro uncertainty as new CEO Nicholas Fink prepares to take over. For fiscal 2027, the company guided adjusted EPS of $11.20–$11.90 (below consensus $12.36); full-year 2026 net sales declined 3%, with beer remaining a growth driver. Shares edged lower in extended trading.
Nebraska finally broke its NCAA Tournament win drought by beating Troy in Oklahoma City, and fans celebrated with free Bud Light as locked fridges around bars statewide were unlocked, plus a commemorative limited-edition can marking the milestone.
Two beers recovered from a 170-year-old shipwreck off the Åland Islands were chemically analyzed. One resembled a light lager, the other a hoppier ale; both had low alcohol content (~2.8–3.2%), high sodium from seawater, and acidic pH. Despite long underwater exposure and oxidation of sulfur compounds, enough original ingredients remained to infer how 19th-century brewers produced beer, suggesting a simpler, less refined brewing process. One bottle cracked during recovery, but divers reportedly tasted beer inside.
Detroit's longtime brewery staple is taking a break after 31 years, pausing operations for now.
Two longstanding breweries in the Rochester area, Beers of the World and Fifth Frame Brewing Company, are closing due to economic and industry shifts, marking a significant change in the local craft beer scene.
The 2025 Great American Beer Festival in Denver showcased winners across 108 beer categories, highlighting popular styles like IPAs and lagers, with new categories reflecting evolving trends. Awards were given in various beer and cider styles, with breweries of different sizes recognized as Brewery of the Year and Cidermaker of the Year.
Michelob Ultra has become the top-selling beer in the US, overtaking Modelo Especial, driven by successful marketing and the launch of Michelob Ultra Zero, amidst a challenging industry environment and previous setbacks for Bud Light.
A study found that 95% of beers tested in the U.S. contain PFAS 'forever chemicals,' especially in areas with contaminated water sources, raising concerns about environmental persistence and health risks, and highlighting the need for improved water treatment and regulation.
A study at a Dutch music festival found that mosquitoes prefer individuals who have consumed beer, haven't showered, and haven't applied sunscreen, with skin microbiota and behavior influencing attraction; however, factors like blood type were not supported as influential, and further research is needed.
A study by Radboud University Nijmegen found that mosquitoes are more attracted to beer drinkers, especially those who avoid sunscreen and share beds, with beer drinkers being 1.35 times more likely to encounter mosquitoes at a festival in Amsterdam.
A study at a Dutch music festival found that people who drank beer, shared a bed, or avoided sunscreen were more attractive to mosquitoes, highlighting factors that influence mosquito biting preferences and potential ways to reduce bites for public health benefits.
A study found that 95% of tested beers in the U.S. contain toxic forever chemicals (PFAS), especially in regions with contaminated water supplies, raising concerns about environmental and health impacts.
Philadelphia Eagles' Pro Bowl guard Landon Dickerson, currently injured, surprised Browns players by bringing a cooler of beer to their joint practice, sharing a friendly moment despite his recent meniscus injury and upcoming surgery.
To avoid 'hangxiety,' or anxiety after drinking, experts suggest opting for low-alcohol options like beer and hard seltzer, which have fewer congeners that contribute to hangover symptoms. Dark liquors like brandy and whiskey, as well as red wine, are more likely to cause anxiety due to their complex composition and higher levels of congeners. These drinks can lead to increased stress hormones and dehydration, exacerbating anxiety the next day.