How a California distillery is turning fire-damaged grapes into ‘something awesome’

Hangar 1 collaborated with Crimson Wine group to salvage Napa-grown fruit for a specialty vodka with charitable intentions

When the haze from last year’s Glass fire settled over Napa Valley, all seemed lost for the region’s grapes. Most were tinged with ash and smoke before they could be pulled from the vines, rendering them useless for winemaking. But it gave a spirit distillery in nearby Alameda an idea.

Hangar 1, which specializes in crafting sustainable and locally sourced spirits, reached out to their partners at an affected winery to see if they could turn the wasted grapes into vodka.

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Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/sep/26/how-a-california-distillery-is-turning-fire-damaged-grapes-into-something-awesome
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The Article Was Written/Published By: Gabrielle Canon in Alameda

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Fewer Americans say they are drinking alcohol: Gallup

Fewer Americans say they are consuming alcohol, according to a new poll.The Gallup survey …

Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/568511-fewer-americans-say-they-are-drinking-alcohol-gallup
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‘A win-win solution’: Banking and booze could save the U.S. Postal Service, advocates say

“Postal banking is an elegant solution that would provide the USPS upwards of $9 billion a year in revenue and would address the high cost of being poor in America,” Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., said.

Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/postal-banking-alcohol-delivery-could-save-u-s-postal-service-n1262225
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The Article Was Written/Published By: Mary Pflum

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Library discovers stash of beer and gum hidden behind books for 40 years

In the 1980s, someone stashed some beer and gum behind books at the Walla Walla Library in Washington State. The library is closed due to COVID-19 and undergoing renovations. From CNN:

During the demolition three weeks ago, five full cans of Hamm’s beer and an opened pack of Godzilla Heads gum was found in a disintegrated paper bag, Wells said. Facilities Maintenance Specialist, Luis Cuellar found the odd treasure when he removed a seven foot tall corner panel on some open top shelving believed to be original to the 1970s building.

I bet the owner will be disappointed when they return for a drink and chew.

Source: https://boingboing.net/2020/08/14/library-discovers-stash-of-bee.html
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The Article Was Written/Published By: David Pescovitz

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Coronavirus: Pubs, bars and restaurants shut down across UK

Drinkers grab ‘one last pint’ before indefinite ban begins

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/coronavirus-pubs-bars-restaurants-shut-boris-johnson-lockdown-a9415976.html
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The Article Was Written/Published By: Peter Stubley

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Alcohol distributors urge governors to keep liquor stores open

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) is urging governors to keep alcoholic beverage retail locations open through the coronavirus outbreak.WSWA wrote a letter to all 50 governors on Wednesday, calling o…

Source: https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/business-a-lobbying/488457-alcohol-distributors-urge-governors-to-keep-liquor
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The Article Was Written/Published By: Alex Gangitano

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