Hugging the Bar

February 2026

Fuck ICE, Drink What You Want, Don't Be Weird

That first part is really all that matters but let's also discuss the first mainstream Dry January push-back in a while (ever?) and some nice…

Feb 6 • courtney iseman

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December 2025

Just Because It's Christmas, and at Christmas You Tell the Truth (About Drinks!)

Celly Drippins,' vintage Fernet-Branca, a new podcast episode with Hello Hello, and Tarot that urges you to step away from the family arguments this…

Dec 18, 2025 • courtney iseman

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November 2025

Finally, the First Amendment Gets Its Own IPA

A brewery themed for "FREEE SPEEECH!!!"; where savory cocktails actually shine; and this month's drinks Tarot.

Nov 18, 2025 • courtney iseman

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October 2025

This Newsletter Is Not as Wild AF as Charlie Sheen's NA Beer But Almost

Adventures in Colorado; "Platonic" gets craft beer now right; get snacks, breweries; and this month's drinks tarot.

Oct 10, 2025 • courtney iseman

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September 2025

Cheers to Virgo SZN

Tequila travels, the beer-inspired cocktail trend, and the return of [beer] Tarot!

Sep 11, 2025 • courtney iseman

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August 2025

Hugging the Bar Is Back, Baby.

A new Hugging the Bar focused on building and broadcasting bar, brewery, distillery, and brand stories.

Aug 7, 2025 • courtney iseman

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April 2024

114. Give My Regards to Vegas

Thoughts and tips for your CBC travels; plus Canal Champagne, and Tarot for staying strong in the face of your anxiety's scary stories.

Apr 15, 2024 • courtney iseman

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February 2024

113. Now That January's Out of the Way, Let's Catch Up

A month-and-change's worth of updates and thoughts, from Austin drinks to recent work to major headlines.

Feb 12, 2024 • courtney iseman

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January 2024

2024: A Year in Beer Tarot

A beer Tarot reading for every month of this year, just for you!

Jan 25, 2024 • courtney iseman

December 2023

Hangover Cure: A Few Favorite Things Before the New Year Revs Up

"Gilded Age" but make it gritty and gory; a comedy culture and history page-turner; Great News, it's a feel-good Netflix binge!; and, naturally, a bop.

Dec 28, 2023 • courtney iseman

112. Take It or Leave It: What's Coming With Us in 2024

What this newsletter will look like next year; drink trends to keep or kill; plus Tarot for a new year, new you.

Dec 21, 2023 • courtney iseman

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