The Buzz 1: “The alcoholic beverage industry is not known for being stagnant. Significant changes and surprising trends emerge every year…The best-selling cocktail of 2019 was the Old Fashioned. Sake is no longer just popular in Japan. Craft beer is no longer just a niche. Whisky, high-end spirits, and ready-to-drink are gaining popularity. Wine is going beyond the bottle. Buying alcohol online is becoming more popular.” (linchpinseo.com) The Buzz 2: “2021 is likely to be a transition year for the US beverage alcohol category, predicts online retailer Drizly. Pandemic trends will persist amidst a slow return to pre-COVID life, while up-and-coming categories such as RTDs and mezcal will continue to grow.” (www.beveragedaily.com) We’ll ask Lisa Allen at Wine Insite, Mary Guiver at Whole Foods, Andrew Rodbell at Post Meridiem Spirits, and Nicolette Conran at Omaha Brewing Company for their take on The Future of Beer, CBD Beverages, Hard Seltzer and Tech: Drink Up!