June 19th 2023.
Happy Juneteenth, Black people! Today marks the 158th anniversary of freedom for the last enslaved African Americans after an almost six month delay. It's a day to raise our glasses in honor of those who endured and blessed us with the spirit of resilience and accomplishment.
BLACK ENTERPRISE has compiled a selection of Black-owned wine, beer, and spirits to honor the Black past, present, and future. Here are nine drinks to include in your freedom festivities.
Beers:
Harlem Brewing Company was founded by Celeste Beatty in 2000. Her expressive and intuitive flavors like Sugar Hill Golden Ale, Renaissance Wit and 125 IPA tell the story and preserve the timeless traditions of Harlem.
Down Home Brewing Company, founded by Chris Reeves and William Allen Moore, is Georgia's first black-owned brewery. Their selection includes GEORGIA HOOCH IPA, T-POM POMEGRANATE WHEAT ALE, DOWN RIGHT HAZY IPA, and DOWN RIGHT HAZY IPA.
Crowns and Hops, founded in 2016 by Beny Ashburn and Teo Hunter, is focused on building up cultural equality and eliminating the gender and racial space in craft beer. Their mission is to build community, preserve culture, and inspire beer consumers to expand their palate.
Wine:
McBride Sisters Wine Company is the brainchild of sisters Robin and Andréa, who began the company in 2005 out of California. Their Black Girl Magic collection is a tribute to the story and culture of Black girls, and is inspired by their adaptability and magic.
Theopolis Vineyards was founded in 2003 by Ms. Thoedora Lee in Yorkville, California. Her bold, sweet wines are sure to please your palate.
Spirits:
INDOGGO® is a flavored gin infused with strawberry and created by Snoop Dogg and Keenan Towns in 2020. It's sugar-free, gluten-free and is five times distilled.
Branson Cognac, created by Curtis Jackson (known as 50 Cent), includes V.S and V.S.O.P.
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is an homage to the foremost established African American master distiller, Nearest Green. The whisky has been the most rapidly growing and the most awarded whisky and bourbon brand from 2019-2021.
May the spirit of our ancestors be with you this Emancipation Day. Enjoy responsibly, and here's to celebrating our freedom.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
