The Current State of Alcohol, with Eli Brown & Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan Ellsworth talks about this very big topic with someone who is in quite a unique position to have this conversation with: Eli Brown, a 26-year-old sommelier who is also certified in mixology and distilled spirits, he has been named a Top 100 Bartender in the U.S., and he is currently working on a project involving N/A and low ABV beer and spirits and wine. Jonathan Ellsworth and Eli Brown delve into the changing landscape of alcohol consumption among younger generations; the trends — and hurdles — of non-alcoholic (NA) and low ABV cocktails; the complexities of wine and the practices of the wine industry that may be acting as a deterrence; the implications of the US Surgeon General's recommendations on alcohol consumption; and predictions for future trends in the craft beverage industry. RELATED LINKS: Blister Craft Collective TOPICS & TIMES: Eli’s Background & Credentials (1:34) The Current State of Alcohol (10:10) US Surgeon General’s Warning (40:16) Blister Craft collective (53:49) White Wines (1:01:55) Predictions: Which Spirits Will Rise & Fall? (1:04:48) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.