Your daily dose of news and happenings from around the drink-o-sphere:
– Hungary’s wine story enters a new and promising phase as their native furmint enters the American market aided by an ambitious campaign.
– Music affects the way people perceive the taste and even strength of beer, with soft music causing a sweeter sensation and bass-heavy tracks creating a bitter taste.
– A group of young, small-scale vintners are filling the market gap for affordable, premium California wines.
– The Journal of Wine Economics presents a global perspective on the impact of climate change on the wine industry, but conclusions remain unclear.
– A new study indicates that a large percentage of craft beer drinkers rely heavily on information gleaned from their smartphones when making an in-store purchase.
– Finally, The Atlantic explores the effects of alcohol on our egos, impulses and charitability.
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