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Most historians acknowledge that the art of beer brewing was perfected in Africa. While the ancient Sumerians are widely credited with inventing the drink some 6,000 years ago, it’s the Egyptians’ version (a smoother, lighter brew) that most resembles the beverage commonly consumed today.
Bet you didn’t learn that in history class. Thankfully, movements like Draught Season are starting to rewrite the curriculum. With its line of attention-grabbing tees and hoodies, the 2020-launched lifestyle brand out of Atlanta is raising awareness to the contributions of Black brewing innovators.
7 Black-Owned Alcohol Brands to Add to Your Bar Cart Right Now
7 Black-Owned Alcohol Brands to Add to Your Bar Cart Right Now
From IPAs out of California to a smooth rosé from France, these exquisite pours from Black producers deserve your respect - and a spot on your liquor shelf
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Most historians acknowledge that the art of beer brewing was perfected in Africa. While the ancient Sumerians are widely credited with inventing the drink some 6,000 years ago, it’s the Egyptians’ version (a smoother, lighter brew) that most resembles the beverage commonly consumed today.
Bet you didn’t learn that in history class. Thankfully, movements like Draught Season are starting to rewrite the curriculum. With its line of attention-grabbing tees and hoodies, the 2020-launched lifestyle brand out of Atlanta is raising awareness to the contributions of Black brewing innovators.
A Potential Solution to Whiskey’s Diversity Problem
Diversifying the spirits industry is a noble goal. But creating the actual
pathway to achieving that goal is the more difficult task.
It goes beyond just better hiring practices. It requires mentorships, education, outreach to overlooked communities and then putting systems (and resources) in place to maintain that progress.
Last summer saw a promising start on creating this path. In June, Tennessee whiskey brands Uncle Nearest and Jack Daniel’s pledged $5 million to
create and fund the Nearest and Jack Advancement Initiative, which would “support rising and aspiring Black distillers as well as Black entrepreneurs entering the whiskey spirits industry.” The co-branded initiative promised to include programs devoted to employable skills, business incubation and leadership acceleration.
Los Angeles City Hall is bathed in red light for the 2015 New Year s Eve celebration at Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles. (ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
Don t let the door hit you on the way out, 2020. Ring in 2021 with online parties and countdowns hosted by Snoop Dogg and queens from RuPaul s Drag Race. Attend Grand Park s virtual New Year s Eve fest. Laugh away this year at your pick of comedy shows. Watch online sets from Pink Martini, birthday girl Patti Smith and the Dandy Warhols. Watch the ball drop in NYC all by its lonesome self.
From all of us at LAist, have a safe, socially distant New Year s Eve, and cheers to a better 2021!
The Other Side: Here’s my 2020 Christmas list
Kelvin Wade: The Other Side
Santa, we’re living through the ultimate dumpster fire of a year and we’re going to need a Herculean effort from you this season to put smiles on our faces. So I’m going to unveil a Christmas list that’s long and thorough.
I mean, yeah, I’d like a new iPhone 12 Pro, a new iPad, a new tonneau cover for my truck, a 9 mm and perhaps another bottle or two of Uncle Nearest Whiskey. But I don’t want to focus just on myself this 2020 Christmas. I want to ask for things for all of us.