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The Incredible Rise of Modelo Especial, the Most Important Beer in America Right Now

The Incredible Rise of Modelo Especial, the Most Important Beer in America Right Now

words: Tim McKirdy

illustration: Ariela Basson

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The Podcast

VinePair Podcast: The Perils of ‘Celebrity’ Culture in Drinks
VinePair Podcast: The Perils of ‘Celebrity’ Culture in Drinks
Next Round: Inside the ‘Keurig for Cocktails’ With Drinkworks CEO Nathaniel Davis
Next Round: Inside the ‘Keurig for Cocktails’ With Drinkworks CEO Nathaniel Davis
Next Round: Why Paso Robles Is California’s Most Accessible Wine Region
Next Round: Why Paso Robles Is California’s Most Accessible Wine Region

VP Pro Q&A

Casamara Club’s Jason LaValla and Erica Johnson Are Bringing Amaro Sodas to the World of Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Casamara Club’s Jason LaValla and Erica Johnson Are Bringing Amaro Sodas to the World of Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Lunar Hard Seltzer Is Pioneering Authentic Asian American Flavors
Lunar Hard Seltzer Is Pioneering Authentic Asian American Flavors
Priyanka French Is Changing Napa’s Wine Industry for BIPOC Women
Priyanka French Is Changing Napa’s Wine Industry for BIPOC Women

Cocktails & Spirits

The Most Interesting Spirit Coming Out of Scotland Is a Strawberry Vodka
The Most Interesting Spirit Coming Out of Scotland Is a Strawberry Vodka
Boston Beer, Beam Suntory Partner for Truly Spirits, Sauza Canned Cocktail Lines
Boston Beer, Beam Suntory Partner for Truly Spirits, Sauza Canned Cocktail Lines
Can You Build a Successful Bourbon Brand by Trolling the Taters?
Can You Build a Successful Bourbon Brand by Trolling the Taters?

Wine

The States That Drink the Most Rosé [MAP]
The States That Drink the Most Rosé [MAP]
Can Design-Forward Tasting Rooms Bring Millennials to Wine?
Can Design-Forward Tasting Rooms Bring Millennials to Wine?
No, This Will Not Be the Summer of Piquette
No, This Will Not Be the Summer of Piquette

Beer

No, The Hard Seltzer ‘Craze’ Has Not ‘Come To An End’
No, The Hard Seltzer ‘Craze’ Has Not ‘Come To An End’
Back on the Ale Trail: Will Beer Tourism Rebound After the Pandemic?
Back on the Ale Trail: Will Beer Tourism Rebound After the Pandemic?
The New Frontiers of American Wine-Inspired Beers
The New Frontiers of American Wine-Inspired Beers

More Big Reads

7 Drinks Trends To Watch In 2021
7 Drinks Trends To Watch In 2021
Pandemic Bread Is Back — and It’s in Your Cocktail
Pandemic Bread Is Back — and It’s in Your Cocktail
The Challenges of Reopening Bar and Restaurant Chains in a Global Pandemic
The Challenges of Reopening Bar and Restaurant Chains in a Global Pandemic

The Bigger Picture

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