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MODSUB#79

Wotcha!

Despite managing to publish two of the three newsletters I had scheduled while I’ve been away, I’m afraid I can’t make it work this week.

It came down to either spending 3–4 hours tucked away formatting the questions, answers and photos for an interview with Kyle Coogan of Hilfrens—or putting family first.

So, I’m choosing to make the most of the precious time I have left with my elderly father before I fly back to the U.S. on Monday. I hope you’ll understand.

To the 20 or so new readers who subscribed this week: welcome! Regular coverage will resume next week. In the meantime, you can check out last week’s issue by clicking this link or the one at the bottom of the page.

I did manage to get the News section updated, so be sure to check out all the new non-alcoholic drink launches announced this week.

Enjoy some great drinks!

Cheers,

Myles

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New NA Drink News

NORTH AMERICA

• COCKTAIL: Chicago’s Hopewell Brewing have added a new brand, Choom, introducing Prima and Dopo, two new infused aperitivo and digestivo drinks. I might need to make a trip to the Windy City for these beauties. (Link)

• BEER: Subscribers to Partake Brewing’s beer club will have access to a new Brewer’s Release, New Zealand IPA. Don’t hang about though as there are only 200 cases available. (Link)

• BEER: One I missed from February—Love City Brewing’s Lo-Key Lager. The new NA beer from the Pennsylvanian brewery is available both on draught and in cans. (Link)

• FUNCTIONAL: Ginger Bliss and Bula Blueberry Lemon are the first two flavors to debut from newbies, Kavaly. (Link)

WORLDWIDE

• COCKTAIL: Coming first to the UK and later to the U.S., Spritz lovers will be excited to learn Bölle are releasing Spritz Classico just in time for the warm weather. (Link)

• BEER: Here’s a new thirst-quencher from Lucky Saint: the Radler-esque Superior Lemon Lager is out now. The question is, can I find one before I leave London on Monday? (Link)

• BEER: An old favourite of mine, 1664 Bière, now has its very own 0.0% version. (Link)

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Last Week’s Edition + Other Suggestions

After last week’s look at the The Pathfinder’s Negroni, I came across this article in Food and Wine: