Hugging the Bar

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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111. Deck the Halls with Lil Beer Conversation Starters

Cider brand goes toxic beer, an exciting drop from a grant recipient, and real talk on NA beer; plus Tarot for new, big ideas.

Dec 7, 2023 • courtney iseman

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November 2023

Hangover Cure: Stuff to Watch Instead of Talking to Your Family

A standout comedy special, a good ol' fashioned fun flick, and a moody bop to getcha in the feels.

Nov 24, 2023 • courtney iseman