#US Glass Growlers Market

[downtoearthmarkets]

It’s time to celebrate all the mothers in our lives, in whatever form they take, as it’s Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 12th! If you’re looking to give mom something unique and special, your Down to Earth farmers market will be replete with edible goodies, locally grown flowers and handmade crafts this weekend. Here are a few different themes that can all work great as standalone gifts or bundled together in a cute gift basket!

Morning Mom When mom’s favorite meal of the weekend is breakfast in bed, treating her to a breakfast-themed gift will make for the perfect surprise:

• Coffee:Cano Coffee Company is a New York-based roaster that imports beans from their family coffee estate in Colombia. Their range includes whole bean bold, medium and mild roasts, kcups, and growlers of cold brew. You can also pick up a cup of hot or cold brew to sip as you stroll. • Chocolate Tea: Made from the fresh, house-roasted husks of their single-origin cacao beans, slowcocoa craft chocolate’s chocolate tea is unlike any other beverage. It's light and airy, naturally sweet and rustic, with a deep, chocolatey aroma that can lift mom’s spirits any time of day. Slowcocoa’s chocolate tea comes lovingly packaged in fully compostable resealable pouches. • New York Bagels:Bagel Joint  is an artisanal bagelry based in Brooklyn, NY. Bagel Joint aims to redefine what belongs inside or on top of a bagel by uniting the world’s finest ingredients with the rich tradition of this iconic Jewish food. Their regular menu includes classic New York, miso, saffron, duck egg and rosewater bagels. • Baked Goods: What would a breakfast basket be without some good old-fashioned, sweetly satiating carbs? Pick from an array of locally baked scones, bagels, biscuits, pies, muffins, croissants and other delicious treats made with New York State flour and other local ingredients. Our baked goods vendors often carry gluten-free and other specialty alternatives to cater to mom’s unique preferences and tastes.

Sweet Mom We’ve got mom’s sugar cravings covered with a panoply of all things sweet minus the ultra-processing and additives present in many commercially sold brands:

• Maple Syrup: The pancakes and waffles you’re making for mom’s breakfast in bed will need some liquid gold to make them extra moist and tasty, so pick up a jug of locally tapped maple syrup. Maple syrup comes in four different grades: Golden, Amber, Dark or Very Dark. • Honey: Bee sweet to mom and treat her to a jar of local honey from Goode and Local By Don Rodrigo produced by bees that collect nectar and pollen from the immediate vicinity surrounding their hives.  • Dessert in a Jar: La Trafila Pasta’s line of handmade, small-batch Tiramisú 🍮 comes packaged in individual glass jars with colorful labels. With layers of fluffy mascarpone cream and delicate ladyfingers, this decadent dessert in a jar will make the ultimate indulgence for mom.

Spice Mom Mom can take the heat with the best of them so treat her to these tangy, spicy condiments and zingy edibles that don’t shy away from the Scoville Scale.

• Goode and Local By Don Rodrigo’s Mangalitsa Hot Coppa is crafted from the marbled boneless pork collar and carefully hand-rubbed with the heat of Calabrian peppers, then patiently dry-cured for months. Resembling the velvety texture of prosciutto, each thin slice captures the essence of its earthy richness and remarkable tenderness. Perfect for sandwiches and an essential addition to mom’s best charcuterie board, the three 1oz servings in each package promise a culinary experience like no other. • Simple Fine Foods' Spicy Chipotle Squeeze will add smokey, spicy chipotle flavor to everything you love. It’s great with eggs, scrambled or hard cooked, or use it as a topper for wings, sandwiches, brats, and burgers.  • Dr. Pickle’s Hot Sliced Cherry Peppers are crisp, spicy and delicious. They take whole cherry peppers, slice them up then brine them in vinegar, water, and spices. Yum!

Floral Mom Celebrate mom with a unique bouquet of locally grown flowers or a pretty potted plant. The fresh cut flowers you’ll find in our farmers markets are sustainably and seasonally grown using minimum inputs and synthetic applications.

• Great Joy Family Farm has been busy arranging floral bouquets with cut flowers from their Pine Bush, NY farm featuring tulips, foxglove, daffodils and iris as well as native sunflowers and daisies. These lovely bouquets are sure to delight mom and bring a smile to her face. • Jersey Farm Produce will bring bouquets of colorful tulips and other seasonally grown floral delights. They’ll also have a variety of mix and match herb pots including basil, green garlic, lavender, parsley, thyme and mint which will make lovely (and functional!) gifts for the culinary mom. • Untamed Flowers NYC will bring a profusion of fresh, locally grown flowers. Untamed Flowers installs and maintains large green roofs in North Brooklyn where they grow wild, native and ornamental flowers and native grasses. These living roofs clean our air and water, reduce energy dependence, create natural habitat and green infrastructure, and also serve as functioning farms where they harvest a portion of the flowers for sale. 

We wish you and mom a very happy Mother’s Day weekend and look forward to seeing you in the farmers market!

[amr-jayprakash]

The Growlers Market Size was valued at $456.8 million in 2021, and is projected to reach $791.1 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2022 to 2031. A growler is a draught beer container made of glass, ceramic, or stainless steel that is mostly used in the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and other nations. Breweries and brewpubs frequently sell them to customers who want to purchase craft beer to go. Growler bottles of beer are rarely used for retail sales.

[market-research-for-you]

The global glass growlers market is expected to be valued at US$ 9.4 Billion in 2032 and US$ 6.2 Billion in 2022. As per Future Market Insights (FMI), the market is projected to exhibit steady growth at a CAGR of 3.2% in the forecast period from 2022 to 2032. The ever-increasing consumption of alcoholic beverages across the globe is anticipated to drive the sales of glass growlers in the near future. Glass growlers are special types of bottles or jugs that are used to transport draught beer. These are usually sold at brewpubs and breweries as a means to sell take-out craft beer.

Very few times, beers are bottled in glass growlers for retail sale. The increasing popularity of home brewing and the rapid growth of craft breweries worldwide are set to result in the expansion of the collectible growlers market, including glass growlers.

[acommonloon]

The kiddos drove off 15 mins ago and it's so quiet. We had a nice weekend. They were supposed to leave "Cheeto" aka Rosie our 22 month old granddaughter with us while they attended a "My Morning Jacket" concert in Atlanta. Except the concert got Covid cancelled Wed so they drove up Friday evening and spent the weekend with us.

We grilled strip steaks Friday night. Yesterday, we did a mini-brewery tour in Louisville. Starting at Atrium, because they open at 11:00 and have an excellent outside space for the rugrat to roam. We enjoyed an excellent Belgian blonde ale there and my daughter particularly liked a blueberry lemon sour. From there we walked down the street to the Idlewild Butterfly Farm. I took away six ounces of filleted Monarch and and six ounces of ground Tiger Swallow. Kidding! What kind of monster eats butterflies...or lambs or calves...lol

Out next stop, Logan St market, was across the street and is an eclectic bizarre but maybe not always so diverse. We sat down at Wild Hops and ordered the wet hopped Pilsner and a shot of a Bombergers. The Pils was good enough to take away, the whiskey was different enough to make me consider buying a bottle but after noticing it's distilled and bottle in Kentucky, nevermind. Bombergers is historically/properly a Pennsylvania whiskey and that's where it should be made. A couple of NY lawyers bought the name so...

Lunch was at the ever delicious Eagle where we ate a bird and half slathered in spicy honey and quite a few fixins. From there the girls went off to find material to make Rosie a turtle for Halloween while the SIL and I walked down to the little known and infamous "Back Door for a beer."

On an early Saturday afternoon it was mostly regulars. I asked how long they'd been coming and the answers ranged from 10 - 30 years. They were friendly but not especially interesting. After one beer we walked a half block to the Gralehaus which to our dismay wouldn't open until 5. Nevermind, two blocks further was the newly opened Hi-Wire Brewing.

It was wide open and energetic with people and dogs. When we sat down at the bar, it was just past 3:00. Our bartender, Alex mostly stayed in front of us and talked. She was originally from California but had lived in Louisville for the last five years. She currently also worked as an assistant brewer for 3rd Turn and had previously worked for Akasha who wanted her back. I had a real funky beer I liked enough to take home in my growler. The girls showed up after two beers to collect us.

Our last stop was West Sixth in Nulu Market Place. We had a newly brewed and mostly unremarkable ESB there and headed home. We picked up a pizza at a local shop near home. I doctored a slice with hot pepper flakes then mostly napped until time for bed. Old folks.

This afternoon at lunch, I opened that growler of funky beer and poured myself a glass. To my surprise a largish winged insect floated in my glass. This was noticed by my SIL and daughter. Yes, of course I'll drink it, I'll just remove the beerfly. No way to know when that got in there. I wash my growler fastidious but it may have got in while it was drying. A second winged intruder appeared in my next pour. The kids wondered could it have been in the keg? Yes, bugs love beer but for them it's often a fatal attraction.

[teaspoon-full-of-sugar]

mystic meadow and the sweet spot

pairing: harry styles x reader (farmers market au)

warnings: anxiety, awkwardness, shy!baker!harry, fluff, smut, unprotected sex, cockwarming

word count: 6.8k

synopsis: harry hates working the farmers markets, but the girl in the kombucha booth is cute

author’s note: hope you enjoy! xx all the love

masterlist

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Harry used to hate working the farmer’s markets; there was so many people, so many awkward encounters, and so many stupid questions. The heat of the midsummer didn’t help either. He hated having to set the booth up and take it down, with the help of nothing more than an inadequate coworker, who spends most of his time on his phone or flirting with the other vendors. He hated working the markets, which is why he honestly contemplated quitting when his boss told him that he was scheduled to work the new rounds of the summer circuit, but the pay was double what he was normally making, in addition to mileage compensation.

It’s been a couple weeks since the market season began; every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, he has to set up his booth, put on a fake smile, try to sell as much as he can, and take the booth down, only to start it all again the next day in a different location. It’s exhausting, draining.

Today isn’t as bad as others. Cas, his poor excuse of a coworker, hadn’t even bothered showing up, but other than that, Harry hasn’t had any rude customers, and Andy, the guy who owns the spirits booth, gave him a couple bottles for cheap. By the end of the day, he sold most of the product, with only a few pastries and macarons to save for tomorrow, which will be handed out as samples.

He’s nearly all packed up when a girl meanders over near his booth. A loose yellow tee hangs off her shoulder with pale pink lace peeking out from the top of her chest, and she offers Artemis, the elderly woman who works the soap booth next to him, a soft grin. They make eye contact, and she gives him a warm smile. Thinking she’s a straggler who doesn’t know the market is closed, he offers her a tight smile while not-so-subtly boxing up the remainder of baked goods.

“Hmm, macarons,” the girl mumbles, fingering at the blue and white plaid tablecloth. “Any good?”

“Uh, yeah,” he says softly. He has never been really good when it comes to small talk, which is one reason why he probably isn’t able to have any lasting relationships; he barely had any acquaintances, let alone meaningful friendships. He scratches the back of his head, beneath a wool beanie he apparently had to wear, even though it’s been burning hot all day. Sweat seeps into his hair, threatening to drip down his neck. She nibbles on the inside of her cheek. He slides the tray of eclairs onto the side table, wrapping it with a healthy amount of plastic wrap before placing it in the insulated tote.

“And you’re not just obligated to say that since I’m a potential customer,” she smirks.

“Would never lie to such a pretty girl,” he says, smiling. He honestly can’t believe that those words actually came out of his mouth. A blush makes its way from his neck, to his cheeks, to the tips of his ears, and he prays that she can’t see it. The sun is setting; dull oranges and pinks peek over the tops of trees and wrap around her like wings, bright and comforting. He wipes his forehead, trying to conceal his blush from her. Just by looking at her, he’s sure that she wouldn’t even bat an eye at the rosy flush to his skin, but his stomach still balls up.

“Smooth,” she says. “You come here often?” Regret passes over her features as soon as she asks that, brows furrowing and head shaking. “Sorry, that sounded stupid. I just haven’t seen you. It’s normally Ryan or Cas,” she explains. She starts folding the tablecloth when Harry packs the final trays of pastries away.

“Well, Cas didn’t even show up today.” Harry can’t help the bitterness that seeps into his voice. He doesn’t mean to dump all of his anger on this poor girl, but she’s looking at him with such understanding eyes, it’s hard not to completely break and rant about everything that’s been building up. She hands the cloth to him, which he takes with an appreciative nod. “But, yeah, ‘ve been workin’ this fo’ a couple of weeks,” he says. Feeling like he’s being a little too standoffish, he offers her a smile, nudging the tray that caught her eye toward her. “You like macarons?”

It takes a bit for her to answer, and she bites at her lip, fingers wringing together. The skin of her palms are stained a pinkish-purple.

“Yeah,” she says. “They’re my favorite.”

“Here,” he says, scrambling to get a box. He digs into the tote, easily ripping into the plastic wrap. “Take some. Better you than me. ’Ve had enough sweets to last me the rest of my life.”

“Thanks.” She takes the box of pistachio-honey, raspberry-basil, and orange cream. “Pretty,” she says, fiddling with the gold ribbon he tied around it and already picking at the label. She lingers for a little bit, like she’s waiting to find something else to talk about, fingers tapping nervously on the table top. “I, uh,” she stutters, gesturing toward the booth across the way from his and a little to the right, “work the kombucha stand over there.”

It’s a large booth with large, draping black curtains shifting. If the wind catches it just right, he can see streams of warm colors painted on them, layered and bold. Two men are taking down a large banner that says ‘Mystic Meadow Kombucha’ with the outline of a bull’s skull beneath it, wildflowers winding around it. It seems to be more extravagant than Harry’s setup, with 3 large kegs in the front, decorated with fake vines and flowers.

“D’ya paint?” He asks suddenly, gesturing toward her hands.

“I do, but these are from some beets. We were testing new flavors, and I, well—” She bares her hands, laughing lighty, “I wasn’t careful enough.”

“I see.”

“So, I’ll see you around,” she says after a minute, offering him a shy smile. Before she walks away, she raises the box of sweets with gratitude. “Thanks, again.”

“See ya,” he says, eyes lingering on her, watching her skip back toward her booth. One of the men looks at Harry and smirks, nodding knowingly. The rest of the night, he finds his gaze wandering back over to her booth. A couple of times, she catches his eye, and when they leave, in an old van with a flaking paint job that wobbles over every bump in the road, she waves at him.

It’s ten at night before he gets back to the bakery, the sun long gone, but the dry heat still hangs heavy in the air. Marty, the owner, is still in the office counting the money for the night that she probably wasn't able to get to earlier. It’s a fairly small operation, with only two baristas, two managers, Marty and Ryan, and two bakers, himself and Cas, who probably won’t have a job after today’s no-call-no-show. Harry leans against the doorframe, handing her the bank pouch.

“‘M headed out,” he says. “See ya tomorrow.”

“How was it?” She asks before he can leave. He turns around.

“Wha’?”

“The market,” Marty supplies. “Is it still as bad as you thought?”

“Today was better than others,” he says vaguely, his mind wandering to the girl at the kombucha stand. A smile plays on his lips. Marty cocks a brow, leaning back in her chair.

“So you wouldn’t mind working next week?”

“Nah,” he says, “Tha’s fine.”

That night, he dreams of a girl, with pretty eyes, a yellow t-shirt, and stained hands.

In the weeks following their first encounter, Harry takes the time to visit the kombucha girl before the market opens, and at the end of the night, she stops by to get a box of leftover baked goods. He’s learned a lot of things over the past few weeks: her name is Y/N, she’s the daughter of the owners of Mystic Meadow, her main jobs being selling at local markets and businesses and coming up with the different flavors, she’s working on her bachelor’s degree, she’s single (Harry found it difficult to contain his joy when she told him that), and she’s an all-around sweet girl, who’s wonderful with people.

Harry also found out that he hates kombucha.

But that doesn’t stop him from getting one every time he stops by. It’s normally before the market is actually open to the public. She just gets so excited whenever he tries a cup of the newest flavor, normally an odd mixture of spices or herbs with vinegar and a fermented fruit flavor—it’s not even good fermentation, like with alcohol— it tastes absolutely horrid, but Y/N looks at him with such hopeful eyes the first time he has a sip; he couldn’t bear seeing the disappointed look in her eyes, so he accepts the little plastic cup from her, nodding thankfully, and takes it back to his booth, where it will sit for the remainder of the night, untouched and dripping with sweat, leaving faint rings on the tablecloth.

“I brought you something,” she says to him one afternoon.

It’s early August, the sun at its peak, beating down on his black tee; he really needs to learn how to dress for such heat.

“Yeah?”

She lugs a black glass bottle from the cooler in the far corner of the booth, hidden behind the wooden chair for her. Her smile stretches from ear to ear; it’s hard to contain his own, but why would he want to? When you’re in the presence of beaming sunlight, you shouldn’t shy away, rather, embracing it because you never know how long it’s going to last. Her finger is hooked in the small hole near the top, and she slams it down on the table, the decorated glass jar filled with inspirational quotes and stickers with the Mystic Meadow logo on them nearly toppling over. He clumsily grapples for it before everything falls.

“Sorry,” she laughs, rubbing the sweat that has already formed on the bottle. She holds it out for him to take. “It’s a growler of the pear and pink peppercorn,” she says, smiling. He takes it gingerly from her hands, turning it over and feeling the weight.

“Wha’?”

“You said it was your favorite,” she says, her grin falling slightly. His heart stops for a second. Guilt floods him as he smiles widely, dimples settling deep in his cheeks.

“Ah, yes,” he says. “Thank you.”

It’s quiet after that. Neither of them, he’s noticed, are very good at making conversation. Y/N is normally the one to initiate the pleasantries, but it still takes a little bit before they can actually get into a deep conversation. Sure, when they finally find a subject that the both of them are passionate about, they can talk for hours, like her paintings or his music, but the starting off is always difficult. Granted, that’s not abnormal for Harry; he’s never been much of a talker. He can fake it if he has to, but he’s a bit of a blundering idiot sometimes, and he’s learned that the less he speaks, the less likely he is to embarrass himself—especially when he’s around Y/N.

He’s been trying to find the courage to ask her out on a date for the past few weeks, hell, ever since the day they met, but of course: he hasn’t. Granted, he’s never had much luck in the dating scene, probably because he can’t flirt for the life of him. There are some times where something charming comes out randomly, but it’s soon followed by an uncomfortable silence, and he gets embarrassed.

He just needs to go for it. He knows that. He tells himself that every time he misses his chance, when he waits too long, and the window of opportunity is slammed in his face. Y/N is a wonderful match for him, and she’s too sweet to completely laugh in his face or flat out reject him.

But it’s still scary. His heart is in his throat, and his palms are sweaty. He wipes them on his jeans, noticing the slight tremor. He tucks them in the pockets of his jeans (yet another terrible clothing choice for such a hot day).

He just needs to do it, rip it off like a band-aid.

“Was wondering,” he blurts out, shifting nervously on his feet. “Do you have plans on Saturday?”

“No, do you have something in mind?” She looks at him with hopeful eyes, and he melts. He wishes he could be as comfortable as Y/N, to not be constantly worried about the approval and validation of the people around him. He wonders what it’s like to wear his heart out on his sleeve.

He wishes he could live like that.

“Uh, I have work,” he says, “but after, maybe, we could get dinner?”

“Sounds like a date.”

—

The Sweet Spot Bakery and Cafe is a cute little shop on a corner in downtown, ironically next to a nutrition store. A blue neon sign shaped like a mug flashes in the corner of Y/N’s eye. Rain pounds onto the red and gold striped awning, dripping onto the flooded concrete. There’s cute flower boxes beneath the windows, but the flowers look sad and droopy, the dirt splattering out with every powerful raindrop. Antique metal tables are stacked in the far corner, out of the rain. Y/N shakes off her umbrella.

A sweet chime sounds when she pulls open the door. Inside, the scent of coffee and sugar fill her senses. There is just something so comfortable about being in a bakery or even a cafe that always reminds her of warmth, of intimacy, of home. The shop is fairly empty, with an older man reading in one of the corners, snug in a velvet chair, and a couple quietly chatting on the other side, hidden behind a hanging plant, their legs crossed over each others’ on a leather stool.

An older woman greets her from behind the counter, obscured by a gold espresso machine. She’s short with graying black hair, brown eyes peeking behind horned glasses. Her red painted lips stretch into a smile.

“How can I help you, sweetheart?”

“Hi, is Harry here?”

As if he could hear her, Harry stumbles out from the back, the door swinging idly behind him. Flour coats his arms to his elbows, with a few stripes on his nose and forehead. The green bandana struggles to hold back his hair, curls slipping onto his forehead.

“Y/N,” he breathes out. He wipes his hands on the apron, a cloud of white billowing out. He coughs. He shoos the woman away and leans against the counter, his features impassive. To the untrained eye, he looks normal, fine, calm, even, but Y/N has learned how to read him; from the faint blush on his cheeks to the look in his eyes, which are unable to meet hers. He looks anxious, more so than usual, and there’s a sinking feeling in her stomach.

“Sorry, I forgo’ to tell ya, but I’m scheduled to close tonight.”

“That’s fine.” She tries to hide the disappointment in her voice. “We can do this some other time, then.”

“I can take my break in a bit. Marty doesn’ really mind how long it takes. D'ya wanna sit? Be out in a minute,” he says quickly.

“Sure,” she says, nodding. She opts for the corner booth, away from the other customers. Harry comes out from behind the counter only a moment later, like he promised, clean with a large white mug clutched in one shaky hand and a white box, wrapped in a pretty gold bow, in the other.

“Here ya go,” he says, sliding a large mug toward her. Foam sloshes over the edges and onto the table, wetting the napkin under the cup as well as her hand. He curses under his breath, grappling for the napkin dispenser. A poorly shaped face made with cinnamon smiles up at her, and she wants to aw at the sight, her lips pouting.

“Sorry,” he murmurs, wiping her hand with a stale paper napkin.

“It’s fine, H,” she whispers, placing her hand on his.

He doesn’t really know why he’s so nervous (more nervous than usual). It’s not like this is his first time meeting her; they’re comfortable with each other, and they joke around, and he also knows that she’s interested because of how understanding she was when he told her that his shift changed, or maybe that is a sign that she’s not interested.

He really needs to stop overthinking these things.

He’s a grown man. He should be able to talk with her without his hands clamming up or his heart beating out of his chest. Maybe it’s the pressure of it being defined as a “date” that makes it even worse. He just hopes that he doesn’t psych himself out.

“Thank you.” She grins.

“No problem. Remembered that ya told me once that you liked honey and cinnamon.”

Her heart swells at his words. Even though Harry puts on an uneasy exterior, he’s very attentive and loving. None of her exes would have remembered how she took her coffee after she mentioned it once.

“Sorry,” he says again suddenly, looking at the sad excuse of a smiley face on her drink. “Don’ normally work the front unless it’s too busy.”

“You should. Such a pretty face, I can’t keep it all to myself.” She pinches his cheek, and he shys away, swatting at her hand playfully. He nudges the box toward her.

“Macarons. Your favorite,” he says, and she nudges it to the side, taking a large gulp of the coffee.

“How’s it been today?” She asks, rubbing some of the foam off with her thumb.

“Slow,” he admits, breathing out shakily. His feet tap nervously on the floor, tapping back and forth, from heel to toe.

“Hey, it’s just me,” she says, placing a gentle hand on his. “No need to be nervous.”

“Right,” he says, nodding. “I jus’ feel like I should apologize again. I should’ve said something to you about my shift change.”

“It’s no problem, Harry,” she reassures him.

“I just got promoted. Marty needs help with orders and stuff, so I’ll be the bakery manager, now. She wanted me to close as a part of my training.”

“That’s great,” she smiles, lacing their fingers. He stares at them, his thumb tracing over her knuckles gently. Her skin is calloused and warm. He tugs her hand up to his lips, and she gives him a shy smile.

“You’ll still be working the markets, right?”

“Ya can’t get rid o’ me tha’ easily, lovie,” he smirks.

“Good.”

They talk for a good ten minutes, but the conversation is no deeper than the short interactions they normally have at the markets.

Harry wishes that wasn’t the case.

“Harry,” Marty calls from behind the counter, interrupting them. “A timer’s going off. What’s it for?”

“Oh, um—” He stands up, looking at Y/N with apologetic eyes. “I promise I’ll make it up to ya. Tomorrow?”

“Sure,” she says, downing the last of her drink and gathering her things.

“Brunch? I’ll text ya?”

“Harry,” Y/N calls out after he slips behind the counter.

“Yeah?”

She presses a quick kiss to his cheek, not missing the red forming on his neck.

“See you tomorrow.”

She gives him a wink before leaving. Harry stands, stunned in silence, his fingers tracing the warmth lingering from her lips.

“Whipped,” Marty mutters, a soft smirk toying on her lips.

“Shut up,” he scoffs.

“I’m not judging. It’s cute, H.”

“I don’ need this, ‘kay?”

She throws a wet towel at him, catching his leg before the door to the back closes.

—

As promised, they had Sunday brunch, with bottomless mimosas and American biscuits, something he still isn’t used to, with jam and poached eggs. Y/N, who is a lot bolder when she has some alcohol in her, chattered on and on about her friends, her parents, and her classes. College never seemed like an option for him. He always held the belief that in his career choices, a baker or a musician, he doesn’t need a degree; you either have it or you don’t type situations.

But Y/N, the smart little cookie, loves school. She talked about how she may get an education degree, but one is plenty of work right now. She commended those brave enough to be in a double major. She asked him about his family and his job, mostly; he would rather listen to her than talk, so he kept his answers short and sweet.

Afterward, they went to the park, cliche as it seems, because even though he’s lived in the area for nearly five years, he never took the time to stop by any of the parks, and Y/N took full opportunity of this: she gawked at him, pulled him out of his chair at the bistro, and slammed some cash onto the table. He tried to argue with her, that he should at least leave the tip, since he was at fault for their date yesterday not going to plan, but she wasn’t listening.

“I can’t believe you haven’t been to any of the parks,” she said, tugging him along the sidewalk. “There’s a nice one around here, only a ten minute walk. It has a pond and that cute little playground equipment—you know, the tiny slides with tiny stairs for the little kids. Do you remember those?” She stops. “Should we get bread to feed the ducks?” She shakes her head, answering her own question. “No, we can do it some other time.”

They spend the rest of the day by the pond, people watching, another one of Y/N favorite past times. After dinner, Harry didn’t get home until after sunset and went to bed with a smile on his face.

The next day, Harry spends two hours contemplating whether or not it was too early to send a good morning text. He nervously rolled around in his bed before he accidentally sent the message. She responded quickly after, and they talked for the entire day (seriously, he didn’t get up unless he absolutely had to).

Tuesday, market day, comes around quickly, and Harry gets there earlier than usual, not so subtly waiting for the Mystic Meadow van to chug through the grass lot, and when it does, his heart speeds up, but he doesn’t recognize the girl that hops out of the passenger side.

His mind runs amuck, as usual. Even though they talked nonstop the day before, he thinks that maybe she’s not here because she doesn’t want to run into him, that she was annoyed by him already, his wariness and nerves. His heart skips a beat at the thought. He tries to reassure himself that there are so many other possible explanations, but his anxiety wasn’t having it.

It takes him a while to gather the courage to go over to the booth, and he tries to act as inconspicuous as possible, pacing slowly in front of the other booths, organic fruit, soap, paintings, and jewelry, until he’s at Mystic Meadow. The chalkboard sign that usually says Y/N’s name in fancy lettering says, ‘Florence will be helping you today’ instead. A girl with very long, very bright hair turns toward him. Thick blue eyeliner outlines her eyes, and smattering of freckles enlivens her pale skin.

“Can I help you?”

“Where’s Y/N?”

She looks taken aback by the question.

“Sick,” she answers slowly, brows furrowed.

“Oh,” he whispers. “‘M Harry,” he says. Her eyes widen suddenly, and she gives him a quick once over, leaning her hip against the table.

“You’re Harry?” She laughs. “We thought she was making you up.”

“Tha’s...” Harry doesn’t really know how to feel about that; it’s a cacophony of pride, excitement, and little anxiety. Pride for the fact that Y/N talked about him to her coworker (and potentially even more people, since Florence said “we”), excitement from the fact that Y/N seems very interested in him, and, of course, anxiety from this stranger's piercing gaze. He wonders what Y/N said about him; maybe she talked about how awkward he is or his gauky figure or his clumsiness—

“How sick is she?”

“Not too sick,” Florence says, winking.

“Oh, tha’s not—“

He hates the fact that he actually sounds disgusted, even though he honestly doesn’t mind the thought of it. Sure, Florence is right; he wouldn’t mind being with Y/N in that way, but that’s beside the point. They have only been out on two dates, and the first one was at his work, of all places, so he doesn’t really count that one. He wants to take their relationship slow.

“I’m messing with you,” Flo laughs, crossing her arms, “Although, it is nice to see a grown man blushing.”

“‘M not blushin’,” he says, wiping at his cheeks petulantly. “Uh, is Y/N alright? How sick—” He swallows thickly. His skin heats up even more, struggling to find his words. He’s trying to figure out how to ask where Y/N lives without sounding like a stalker. Maybe he should just ask Y/N himself.

“Where, um, does she—”

“Here,” she says, chuckling. She rips a piece of paper loose from under the register box and writes down an address with looping script.

“Thanks.” He leaves the booth with a quick nod, the paper clutched tightly in his sweating palm; hopefully, it doesn’t smudge the ink.

“Hey, Harry,” she calls out. He turns. “You’re a good guy. I’m glad she met you.”

If he wasn’t blushing before, he sure as hell is now.

—

Y/N looks worse for wear when she answers the door to her apartment, eyes tinted red with exhaustion, puffy and droopy, and she sniffles, a stuffy breath slipping through her lips. She’s wrapped up in a fluffy blanket. Her eyes widen, and she tries to hide slightly behind the door when she sees that it’s him.

“What are you doing here?” She squeaks.

His nerves spike again, worried he’s intruding or maybe it was too soon for him to start showing up at her house unannounced, when he’s never even been there before (he knew asking Florence for her address was a bad idea). They have only been on a couple of dates, and now, he probably ruined any chances he had with her by acting impulsively and like a total creep.

“I asked Florence,” he answers softly. “Said you were sick.” When tears fill her eyes, he’s sure she’s going to yell at him for disturbing her and tell him never to come again. He doesn’t think he’s ever regretted anything so much; his skin is hot, his racing heart sinking into his stomach. “‘M sorry. I jus’ thought, since you were sick, you may wan’ some company. I’ll leave, sorry, sorry—”

“No,” she says, grabbing onto his arm before he can leave. “I’m sorry for freaking you out, but…” Her throat closes, and she tries her hardest to not start ugly-crying, but with Harry standing on her front porch, visibly drained from work, arms full of grocery and pharmacy bags, makes it very hard not to break. It’s exhausting having to take care of yourself when you’re feeling ill, and with Harry simply there, and knowing that he was thinking about her, makes things so much easier.

“You’re so sweet, H,” she says, a tear slipping down her cheek.

“May I?”

“But—” She hesitates, nibbling at her lip. “I’m in my PJ's,” she says softly.

“And ‘m all sweaty from being in tha’ sun all day,” he smiles. He lets himself in, thick boots thundering on the hardwood. “I came straight from, but I did pick up some soup and Sprite and tea. Hope you have honey and lemon,” he rambles, tugging everything out from the bags.

“Wasn’t real sure what kind of sick ya were, so…” He scratches the back of his neck. “I got everythin’.” He gives her an awkward tight smile.

“Thank you,” she sighs, wiping her nose with the sleeve of her shirt. “Do you wanna shower? I’m sure I have some clothes that can fit you.” She guides him to the bathroom, laying some towels and clothes into his arms. “The shower head screams sometimes so don’t be worried. It normally stops if you wiggle it a bit.”

“Thanks,” he smiles. Her shower is filled with dozens of half-filled soap bottles decorated the shelves and the little basket hanging from the shower head. The hot water is nearly all gone by the time he decides to use the no-more-tears strawberry shampoo. Her towels are warm and soft, softer than he thinks he’s ever felt before, and they’re big enough to nearly swallow him whole.

He finds Y/N in the kitchen with a warped mug, seemingly handmade, filled with steaming tea. She stares at the cap of medicine on the counter, breathing heavily. He can see the confliction on her features, one moment she’s nearly convinced that she doesn’t need it, that her body can take care of it overnight, but she also knows that if she didn’t take it, she’ll be in for one hell of a terrible night; then she remembers how awful it tasted the last couple of times she’s had to take it.

Her nose scrunches when she finally decides to down it.

“Thanks for the tea,” she says, “I was just about to head to bed.”

“Oh, uh,” he says nervously. “I don’ want to impose. I’ll leave. I jus’ wanted to make sure ya had everything ya needed.”

A part of him wanted her to invite him to be with her; that part that is touch starved and eager to be near her again wants to toss any worries to the side.

“As long as you’re fine listening to my coughing all night, I’m fine with you staying the night.”

She listens to nature sounds to go to sleep.

How cute is that?

For the first couple minutes, they were ocean sounds, but she didn’t like the seagulls; she had him switch it to rain after a little bit. She looked a little embarrassed when she started playing them, but Harry listened to music in order to fall asleep, so it’s really no different. He never thought about listening to nature sounds, but it’s definitely something he could get used to.

It takes them a bit to finally get settled together. They start on their own sides of the bed. Not wanting to push his luck and make her feel uncomfortable, Harry stays on his side, trying not to hoard too much of the blankets, with a pillow hugged to his chest. She’s afraid that he won’t like her being so close to him, given her current state of health. They stare at the ceiling stubbornly, one occasionally glancing over to the other.

Soon, the night-time medicine kicks in, and Y/N throws caution to the wind.

“Fuck it,” she whispers, rolling onto her side, one arm nestling underneath him with the other prying between the pillow. “You okay with this?” She looks at him with pleading eyes, and he smiles.

How could he say no to her?

“Definitely.”

And so, she snuggles deeper into his chest, eyes growing heavy at the feeling of his fingers massaging her scalp, the scent of strawberry shampoo and Vix lulling the both of them to sleep.

—

Kissing her is something he doesn’t think he could ever get tired of. The feel of her soft lips over his, with tongue and teeth, aching and messy, is addicting. He never understood why people liked kissing so much; granted he’s only had five other ones to go off of, only two of them ever lead to a full-blown make out session on his bed, but still; how much fun could it be to practically suck another person’s face off?

But he severely underestimated the power of Y/N’s lips. The first time he felt them was a couple days after he spent the night with her when she was sick. It was a quick little peck he gave her when he dropped her off at her apartment, and ever since, he was hooked. It still completely baffles how much he aches for her lips when he can’t see her, and when he finally gets his fix, it feels perfect.

He finds himself craving the taste of her tongue.

How can someone’s mouth taste good?

It’s December, now, the market season long gone, and he and Y/N have been together for nearly five months. It’s more serious than any of his other relationships. Obviously, that’s not saying much since he hasn’t had many, but Harry slowly found himself opening up more toward her, which is more than any of his other ones.

He nips at the skin of her neck, tugging off her tee, and he finds the hickey he left a couple days ago, just below the collarbone, tongue pressing lightly on the tender skin. She whimpers.

“Fuck me, H,” she moans. She’s wearing a pink, lacy bra, the same one she was wearing the first day they met. He slips the straps over her shoulders, leaving a trail of kisses behind it. Her head lolls back against his, and his hand finds its way to her neck, caressing the warm skin. He can feel her heart rate pick up.

She slips her pajama pants and panties down, kicking them across the room. She slips further down the sheet, his hands firm on her hips. He tugs her frail bra up over her head. He fondles her breast for a bit before his lips trail down the valley, his warm mouth wrapping around her tender nipple, tongue soft against the pebbling skin. Y/N feels herself melt into him, skin sensitive to every teasing kiss he leaves down her body.

“Hey, babe?”

He rests his chin on her tummy, the thin hairs coating his jaw ticking her skin.

“Yeah?”

A sweet smile crosses her face at the chills that cover her skin when he speaks, lips so close to her skin, her pussy throbbing. Her thighs twitch. She runs her fingers through his hair, fingers smoothing the flyaways down. He kisses her bellybutton.

“I love you.”

He isn’t expecting that.

He chokes a little bit, his throat closing up on him.

“What?” He lifts himself up, crawling back up her body, and she cups his face. “Really?”

She nods, a tear slipping down her cheek.

She’s not afraid that he won’t say it back. Hell, there's a part of her that doesn’t even expect him to say it back. (There’s an even smaller part that thinks that he’s just going to leave, but she doesn’t want to think of that). She’s not afraid because she knows that she needs to be the one to reassure him, to love him, to coax him out of his shell, and she’s completely willing to do that, to put forth the time and effort, because she is wholeheartedly enamored with him.

She waits for him to process everything; she can see the confliction in his eyes. Ever the worrier, Harry is thinking of the negative outcomes that can come if he goes about this the wrong way, but he doesn’t dwell on them for too long. He thinks of the mornings that he woke up in her arms, the afternoons they spent in tje park, a new tradition for them, the evenings they spent in contemplative silence, where she would paint his profile and he would serenade her with another love song, and the nights they spent making love.

Loving her is probably the easiest decision he’s ever made.

“Love you too, babylove.”

Y/N lets out a breath she didn’t know she was holding, and she pulls his forehead onto hers.

He wants to thank her, for being patient, for being understanding, for loving him, for just being her, really. He doesn’t think she realizes how much of an impact she has on him.

She sits up and pushes him beneath her. He leans against the headboard. It’s cold against his hot skin, sweat slipping down the small of his back. They both struggle in pulling off his pants; he almost hits her in the head. She settles low on his thighs, straddling him, and her feet tuck beneath his calves. She spits on his cock, wetting the red tip, and strokes him slowly. He moans, pouting slightly.

“No teasin’.” He tugs her forward, until their chest to chest, his hands settling low on her hips, rocking her wet pussy back and forth over the length of his cock. Her clit rubs against the head, making her hips jolt within his grasp. He easily slips inside of her, his head knocking against the headboard. She teases him, still, just barely putting the head inside before pulling out slowly. It takes a couple more tries before she sinks fully onto him, a drawn out groan slipping past his lips. He pulls her back in for a kiss, fingers trailing along the curve of her spine.

“So deep,” she moans, her thighs twitching and quivering at his side. She caresses the skin of his belly, thumb teasing along the thin hairs.

“There ya go, baby,” he coos. “Takin’ me so well.” He sets his hand on her lower abdomen, feeling the little bump. “Can feel m’self,” he smiles. He waits for her to start moving. It takes a little longer than usual, probably from the lack of preparation, but she doesn’t let that stop her. She moves her hips back and forth, wiggling about to find that one special spot.

He thrusts himself into her, and she nearly collapses completely onto him, with a broken whine breaking from her chest. Hands gripping her fleshy ass, he moans against her neck. She tastes of sweat and cherries, addicting, and she grinds harder into him, hands gripping the headboard, which hits the wall with every move of her hips. The mattress creaks noisily beneath them, but they can barely hear it over the sound of each others’ moans of pleasure.

“Love you,” he says against her lips.

She breathes out her response, a pledge of her own love; it’s weak, but that’s no surprise, since she struggles for air when he bucks his hips, hitting the deepest part of her. The aching in her chest only adds to the pleasure, the burning fire in her stomach. Her arousal slips down to his thighs.

“‘M gonna come, babylove,” he whines, skimming his nose over hers. Her teeth nibbles his lips, riding him faster.

“Come in me, H, wanna feel you,” she says breathily. His arms quiver around her, squeezing her tight to him, his face digging into her neck. Her toes curl when he comes, his nails digging into her skin. She eases him through his high, cupping his cheeks and wiping the sweat from his forehead. She pulls his head to her chest, fingers carding through his curls; his heaving breaths leaves her skin wet. She moves up, whimpering softly, but he stops her, feeling some of his cum slip out onto his thighs.

“Hm, no, lovie,” he whines, wrapping an arm around her waist. He gently moves them onto their sides, while keeping his cock nestled deep inside her. “Wanna feel you.”

She loves being so close to him, warm and full. She’s never done this with anyone. It’s intimacy at its core, with Harry holding her so tightly against him. It nearly brings tears to her eyes. She’s so glad that she met Harry, so thankful that she took that leap of faith and talked to the cute guy at the baked goods booth, who had wise eyes and a nervous smile. She’s glad that she inched past that guarded exterior to find his soft, gooey middle. Harry kisses her forehead, shifting slightly, and her sensitive walls flutter around him.

“Feels good, baby,” she moans, rubbing along his waist.

“Y/N?”

“Yeah,” she says, still at a loss for breath, her fingers absently tracing over his inked skin. Goose pimples rise in their wake.

“I don’ like kombucha.”

“Good, ‘cause I don’t like macarons.”

—

[nickgerlich]

I Think I Can

It was early in 1974 that something happened, something that forever changed my life. It wasn’t an accident or an illness. It wasn’t anything devastating to our family. No, it was a coming-of-age moment in which I realized that I am a collector. It’s in my blood, and they’re in my barn.

I’m talking about my beer can collection, which a cousin introduced to me as a hobby. He seeded my collection with a few of his extras, and once I discovered that the hobby had taken the Midwest by storm and was growing world-wide, I dove in head-first. I quit counting years ago when I exceeded 25,000 different beer and soda cans.

My heirs will be cursing my very existence long after I have gone to that big canning line in the sky.

My hobby has given me countless hours of enjoyment, allowing me to meet many like-minded individuals, as well as seek out oddities as I travel. I am forever bringing home products I found while on the road. But never in these 46 years did I think I would see the day when the beverage industry is reeling from unprecedented demand, and their inability to source cans for packaging.

Of all the things that will be remembered from 2020, one of the biggest and most crippling will be the disruptions caused to our supply chains, particularly for the aluminum can. Taking the hit the hardest is the craft beer industry, which continues to face shortages long after the pandemic started.

Some of the bigger beverage concerns anticipated the problem, and placed orders for cans early. Still, soft drink companies like Pepsi and Coca Cola have been limiting their use of cans to focus on their best-selling brands. Consumer preferences changed as a result of the pandemic, with more people staying home and consuming their beverages there. The companies making the cans, though, were caught unaware and to this day cannot meet demand. Unless a company has connections, they are likely faced with the prospects of a trickle of cans as opposed to pallet-loads.

Further exacerbating the situation is an overall trend that pre-dates the pandemic, that being preferences among brewers and consumers alike for aluminum cans, because they are lighter, cheaper, stack more easily, and can be consumed everywhere, including in boats and arenas. Glass bottles do not have that benefit.

While I have discussed this problem in my classes previously, the problem has become increasingly acute for the smallest producers, simply because they do not have the purchasing clout to muscle their way in to the top of the supply chain. This is unfortunate, because while craft brewers--which now number about 7500 nationwide--amount to 11-12% of beer sales by volume, thanks to their premium prices, they account for 25% of beer sales. That’s a big chunk of the market left searching desperately for containers in which to sell their product.

This is not the first time that supply chain problems have affected the beer industry. During World War II, while beer was canned in olive drab cans specifically for export to our troops in the trenches (they don’t reflect light that way, you know), domestic consumption was all done in bottles. Steel was heavily rationed during the war, and its priority use was for military applications.

But this is not war in the traditional sense, although we are trying to eradicate a very different type of enemy.

All of which means that the mom-and-pop independent brewers are between a keg and a hard place these days, because they may not be able to secure retail distribution. Canning lines are now relatively inexpensive, and many have bought them. Having to pivot on short notice and revert to glass would be costly as well, and once the supply chain gets back on its feet, they would be stuck with bottling lines they really do not want.

In the absence then of aluminum cans, many small breweries are faced with trying to sell beer-to-go in glass or plastic growlers, or, if their state allows it, by-the-drink in their taprooms. That all helps, but being able to sell handy six-packs for at-home consumption, which is what consumers demand right now, it is becoming out of the question for many.

Meanwhile, my beer can collection will no doubt take a little hit for 2020, with fewer releases and therefore fewer shelves to be built. Before 2020, craft brewers were introducing their varietals in cans fast and furiously.

Because the hobby goes on, even after 46 years. I might need another barn one of these days.

Dr “Don’t Flatten That Can!“ Gerlich

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Best New Flyfishing Gear for 2019

Each July, the International Fly Tackle Dealer (IFTD) show is held in Orlando, Fla., in conjunction with ICAST, and it’s there that companies unveil the latest flyfishing gear—from rods and reels to poppers and packs. This year yielded a bumper crop in terms of excellent new releases, with major product introductions from companies large and small. Here are 19 of my favorites. Some of the products are available now, while you’ll have to wait until the fall and spring for others.

Orvis’s new flagship rod was designed with one key objective in mind—accuracy. The blank is constructed to make loading easy, so that the rod generates line speed super quickly, requiring fewer false casts. According to Orvis, the rod has a 77 improvement in impact strength compared with past models, and it tracks incredibly well with very little wobble at the end of a casting stroke. It’s an expertly crafted fly rod that comes in two flavors—F, for a moderate action, and D, for longer casts, bigger flies, and better performance in windy conditions.

Smith Transfer Sunglasses

Smith has developed a new type of frame technology called QuickFit, in which a wire-core mechanism is molded into the frame. A simple flick of the wrist and bend of the frame tightens or loosens the glasses, so you can adjust them for demanding and more relaxed conditions. Combine that with color-filtering lenses and optional prescription compatibility and you’ve got one badass pair of fishing glasses. Available from regular to XL sizes for all you bucket heads out there.

Korkers Wraptr Wading Boots

Korkers has eliminated stitching on their new Wraptr wading boot. Yeah, you read that right. The place where most boots fail—the stitching—has been virtually eliminated from the company’s latest boot. Because of this development, the Wraptr is not only mega-durable, but also lightweight, since less fabric is needed to hold the boot together.

Rep Your Water Side Channel Button Down

This husband-and-wife duo first took the fishing world by storm with their catchy designs and state-pride-themed hats. Now they’re at it again with a remarkably good-looking button-down for all-day action on the water. It boasts UPF 30 UV protection, a super-light polyester feel, a functional fly patch, and quick-dry technology.

Patagonia Tough Puff Hoody

The Tough Puff was made for bashing through the bush and standing around all day in a favorite steelhead run, swinging flies in chilly water. It’s an update on a previous best-seller; made of a more durable, breathable face fabric; and is treated with a DWR water repellent. It also has elastic cuffs for landing fish and two oversized pockets for fly boxes.

Flymen Fishing Company Surface Seducer Double Barrel Bass Bug

Flymen’s latest popper took home best in show for freshwater flies at IFTD with this bug. If you’re a largemouth fan, it’s easy to see why the pattern claimed top honors, given its massive front cup for aggressive popping. What’s more, it’s constructed of lightweight yet durable EVA closed-cell foam and finished with a thin coat of flexible epoxy.

Fishpond Thunderhead Submersible Pack

Fishpond’s newest pack is truly 100-percent submersible, and it’s built with an extremely robust 1680D, entirely recycled TPU-coated fabric. It’s one of the most robust backpacks I’ve seen in a long while, and it’s designed for the angler who likes to push boundaries a bit. Its open design lets you dictate how the inside is arranged, and the pack is perfect for protecting sensitive camera equipment and gear.

A newcomer to the fishing scene, Soft Science has released what they are calling the “ultimate wading boot for flyfishing.” Bold. But, I must say, I’m pretty intrigued by this company. The shoes are incredibly light (about 10 ounces), look really damn good, and are built with a proprietary sole called Trileon. The idea is that the sticky bottom conforms to rocks, but is still lightweight and provides impact-resistance with great support.

Buff makes the best gloves for fishing and rowing out there—period. This year they are upping the game with the lightweight Aqua Gloves. Features include pull tabs at the wrists and middle fingers for easy on-and-off; a silicone palm for great grip; a double layer of fabric between the index finger and thumb, for increased durability; a bonded hem at the wrist that eliminates chafing; and, of course, a 50-plus UPF rating.

Tacky Fly Fishing Predator Box

Tacky is back at it with the Predator Box, one the best streamer boxes I’ve ever seen. It measures 11x6x1½ inches. The silicon slit system uses polycarbonate ribs molded into the box—thus eliminating the need for adhesives (think about those hot car days)—that have perfectly spaced slits for storing large hooks. The box also boasts neodymium magnetic closures, and comes with five “wishbone” pieces, which hold articulated flies in place like a champ. The box is a touch heavy at 21 ounces, but if you’re a streamer junkie on a boat, or like to have the big bugs with you, it shouldn’t much matter.

Fair Flies Composite Brushes

This product may change fly tying forever. Each “brush” consists of up to five different materials on a stainless-steel wire; by simply turning the brush once around a hook creates a fly. Not only are these composite brushes good for flies, but they also work well for making homemade jigs, spinnerbaits, and other types of baits. Fair Flies aims to have over 100 different colored brushes available. Watch the video below to get a better idea of how this works. It’s incredibly simple and genius.

Redington’s new i.D. might be the most fun reel to hit the market in a decade. Its flat back surface is blank, and you can choose between images of donuts (my favorite), state flags, goofy sayings, and fishy artwork to customize it to your preference. Word on the street is that Redington plans to unveil a template down the line so you can trick out the reel with any image imaginable. The reel also has a smooth rulon disc drag, a large arbor, and a comfortable handle to boot.

Like everything Vedavoo makes, this thing is simple. By dropping the butt of a rod through a loop and buckling a strap around the grip, the holster secures your rod in place, making for easy fly changes and for easy transport. Imagine having something like this while wading the salty flats, or when bass fishing and you need a second rod ready for carp. Simple, smart, and completely made in the U.S.A.

Creek Company T. Rex Mini Drifter

The T. Rex Mini Drifter is an angler’s dream. It’s a legit tough-as-nails, four-chambered, drop-stitch-floored fishing vessel, complete with frame and handles. And somehow it weighs only 115 pounds, and can easily be stuffed in the back of a car.

Drinktank Insulated Growler

I can’t think of anything that goes better together than fishing and beer. The only thing that could perhaps improve the pairing is having a vacuum-insulated growler. Enter the Drinktank Insulated Growler, which keeps brews cold for 12 hours. Not only that, with the add-on keg cap, you can chill your beer with a blast of CO2, turning the growler into a mini-keg for your boat, backpack, or trunk.

Catch and Release Print Shop

Here’s a novel idea: Instead of getting a replica mount of the trophy fish you caught on vacation you can go a pseudo-Gyotaku route and contact the Catch and Release Print Shop. They will create a print of your fish to the exact length and close to the proportions on archival paper and inks with your name, and any other information about the catch. They have partnered with three different artists and have 1,500 different species of fish to choose from, so it’s a solid bet they can make you a print no matter what you catch.

Bonafide Kayaks, a newcomer to the kayak-fishing world, launched themselves at IFTD this year. The team is well-versed in the ways of ’yak fishing and has designed its new kayaks from the ground up. With a focus on stability and paddling performance, the kayaks also have a genre-blending hybrid cat-hull design. Keep an eye out for Bonafide, because there is a good chance they could blow open the fishing world.

With the new G Series, Scott Rods has turned a classic rod into a magic wand. Scott launched the original G series in 1976, and revamped it in 2006. The latest iteration is not a do-it-all model, but, for lovers of medium-action, smooth-casting rods, you’re going to enjoy the hell out of the new G Series. It’s 20 percent lighter than the original and bends super deep, all the while retaining a stable feel. Go cast one at your local shop.

Simms SolarFlex Armor Shirt

Simms took first place with the all new SolarFlex Armor Shirt in the general apparel category at IFTD. And rightly so. It’s probably one of the most technically advanced shirts ever made in regards to sun coverage. But to me, the best part about the shirt is the patent-pending integrated hood and sungaiter system, which at first looks bulky but I can assure you that it is far from it. The SolarFlex Armor Shirt is also anti-odor, moisture-wicking, and UPF 50 rated, and features a cooling material that reduce its temperature by up to 30 percent when wet.

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How Has Covid19 Impacted Alcohol Packaging Market?

The alcohol packaging market has made strides on the back of the changing consumer taste and preferences, especially of beer and liquor. Companies in the alcohol packaging market are relentlessly focused on coming out with environmentally friendly and sustainable packaging. Additionally, they are constantly on their toes on innovating in relation to materials and design to allure consumers.

Rise in demand for convenient packaging in beer, wine, and spirits is a key driver for evolution of the alcohol packaging market. Research analysts at TMR project beer to be the most lucrative application segment, underpinned by affordability of beer. The global worth of the alcohol packaging market stood at US$ 40 Bn in 2017 and is projected to clock CAGR of 5.5% from 2017 to 2025. The valuation is expected to reach US 57.74 bn by the end of 2025.

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Key Findings of Alcohol Packaging Market Report

Of the various packaging materials, metals and glass both are prominently used

Of all the segments, glass accounted for a share exceeding 80% in the global alcohol packaging market

Metals occupy relatively low share but gather traction due to high freedom offered to printing companies

Of the various applications, beer was the leading segment and held around 66% of the market share

Europe was the leading segment and accounted for nearly 33% of the market share in 2017

Asia Pacific is expected to churn out incremental opportunity of US$5,585.9 mn

Asia Pacific expected to clock CAGR of 5.3% from 2017 to 2025

Secondary packaging segment projected to clock CAGR of more than 5.3% during forecast period

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Alcohol Packaging Market: Key Driving Factors and Promising Avenues

Rise in number of microbreweries and growing trend of consumerism has fueled the demand for beer, propelling the growth in the alcohol packaging market.

The growing affordability of beer in middle class populations in developing regions is boosting the alcohol packaging market.

Growing number of young adults consuming beer and other alcohol-based beverages has bolstered the demand for alcohol packaging.

The alcohol packaging market has seen the incorporation of new packaging materials and new printing capacities. Glass packaging offers a high aesthetics, attracting consumers.

Rise in spirit consumption has also been a key trend in the alcohol packaging market.

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Alcohol Packaging Market: Regional Landscape

On the regional front, Asia Pacific and Europe are lucrative markets. The Asia Pacific is expected to clock CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period. Rise in target populations and foray made by some prominent players to consolidate their presence are key trends underpinning the attractiveness of the regional market.

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Alcohol Packaging Market: Strategic Approaches

Players should be increasingly focusing on the prevalent environmental laws to decide the packaging materials. For instance, single-use plastics have come under the scanner in most developed and developing nations. Aspiring players must choose their consumer segments carefully and innovate with respect to the design and materials to attract consumers. Given the consumer preferences change very frequently, it is a veritable challenge for alcohol packaging market players to retain consumers for a long time. In this backdrop, players are constantly leaning on bringing innovation, so that consumers have always something new to look for.

Some of the key players in the alcohol packaging market are Beatson Clark Ltd., Owens Illinois Inc., Crown Holdings, Inc., Amcor Limited, Smurfit Kappa Group, and Stora Enso Oyj.

The global alcohol packaging market is segmented based on:

Packaging Type

Bottles

Cans

Liquid brick carton

Bag-in-box

Growlers

Pouches

Boxes

Folding cartons

Multipacks

Tubes

Application

Beer

Wine

Spirits

Ciders

FAB

Material Type

Glass

Metal

Plastic

Paper & paperboard

Region

The United States

Canada

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

The United Kingdom

France

Switzerland

Portugal

India

China

Malaysia

Indonesia

Thailand

Dubai

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Seafood Packaging Market – The global seafood packaging market is expected to grow at a modest CAGR of ~5% during the forecast period. The market growth can be largely attributed to an array of factors out of which, advancements in MAP and vacuum packaging will remain pivotal. In addition, stakeholders in the global seafood packaging market should take interest in the development of sustainable packaging alternatives due to the rising demand for sustainability in the packaging sector.

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The Growlers Market Size was valued at $456.8 million in 2021, and is projected to reach $791.1 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2022 to 2031. A growler is a draught beer container made of glass, ceramic, or stainless steel that is mostly used in the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and other nations. Breweries and brewpubs frequently sell them to customers who want to purchase craft beer to go. Growler bottles of beer are rarely used for retail sales.

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The Most Practical and Useful Men’s Gift Ideas for You

Most girls, whether you are gifting a friend or someone special, face a tough time thinking through men’s gift ideas. What can you gift your man? The question that you need to ask before tracking down the gift is – what are men interested in? Men prefer useful and practical gifts. If you give them something that’s trending, they are all yours. For instance, if you buy them the headphones they always wanted, you would be surprising them for sure. But, the most difficult part is knowing what is trending, and what do you mean by practical. That’s why we have come up with a list of all the useful gifts that you can give your man on a special day or otherwise. 1. You know your guy is into coffees. You have been hearing him raving about the coffee mugs that his colleagues and friends use. Why not gift him one? The insulated pieces are a divine for all the coffee lovers of this world. You can simply pull out a mug set that he can travel around with. It also ensures his coffee is hot and it can be a on-the-move coffee for him. You can add this to your gifts for him list, and choose an occasion to gift it 2. If you have someone who has extensive knowledge of liquor and possess impeccable style, buying a gift can be difficult. You don’t really know what they would like. However, you cannot go wrong with a stylist whiskey glass for someone like that. You can custom engrave it with his initials, making it personalized for the person. The best part of some of these stylist glasses is that it can hold a cigar too. If you have someone who smokes the cigar, this would be the perfect gift for them. 3. If your guy is into cooking and loves to have the latest cooking material and vessels in the house, then bamboo chopping board should be listed in your men’s gift ideas. When chopping vegetables, it would be the most useful and highly practical thing available for them. It will also help upgrade their chopping skills eventually. You can also get them the board oil so that they can maintain it well 4. If traveling is his bae, and he enjoys moving around, you might want to gift him a travel growler. This insulated beer growler will keep the beer chilled and tasty for a long time. There are certain high capacity growlers too that are available in the market. The 64-ounce capacity growler is something that your guy will love 5. The electric grooming kit is definitely one of the most practical gifts for your man. You should list it in the gifts for him section. There are the grooming kits with different extension that serve various purposes like clipping, beard setting and trimming. It is the perfect tool for those who want to ensure that their beard and hair look good if they are running out for a date or to a special party.

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Salmon with Orange-Garlic Salt

Although this will be my third year getting a CSA from Basket of Life Farm until recently I was still very much a dabbler in the world of healthy eating.

I can now say that I’ve made some major changes to the way I approach food in my life, and because of that, I’ve lost over 30 pounds since February.  32, to be exact.  I still have a way to go, but it’s a pretty awesome start.

I used to think that because I cooked dinner most nights, and went to the farmer’s market most weekends, I ate healthy foods.  And I did, more or less, but I was also “cheating” a lot – fast food sandwiches for breakfast a couple of times a week, bread made with white flour every day, ice cream at night (more than I’d like to admit).

I got to the point where I needed to make a real change.  I was tired of feeling tired, and I truly felt like what I was eating was the problem.  I won’t pretend that I did it entirely on my own.  It took something called “The 24 Day Challenge” from a company called Advocare to kickstart this change for me, but it helped me create a structure for how I ate and how I approached food, one that I’ve done a pretty good job at keeping up with.  Yes, I’ve had days or weeks where I fall off the wagon a bit, but now I know how to get back on track.

My typical day of food now looks something like this:

Breakfast:  Protein (usually eggs), sometimes complex carbs (multi-grain toast), sometimes fruit (like a banana or orange).

Lunch:  Protein (often a chicken breast, sometimes something like tuna), veggies,  complex carbs like brown rice, or sometimes quinoa or sweet potato.

Dinner:  Protein (again, often chicken, sometimes pork or fish), veggies, and occasionally some complex carbs like wheat pasta.

Add a square or two of good chocolate before bed most nights, just in case you think I gave up everything, and throw in a couple of snacks throughout the day (like pistachios or fruit), and I’m a happy camper – 30 plus pounds lighter!

I pay attention to how I feel after I eat, and I try to stay away from lots of dairy (except for good farmer’s market cheese!), white sugar, and white flour because I’ve learned that they make me feel yucky after I eat them.  The same goes for lots of coffee.

But it certainly doesn’t mean that I don’t enjoy my food – I absolutely do!  Today’s dinner was a great example of that.  Just fish and veggies…but tasty and satisfying.

I started with some wild-caught Alaskan salmon (each piece was about 1/3 pound).

I seared the salmon with a little olive oil and fresh cracked black pepper (skin side up) in a hot pan to get a good sear on top, then flipped it and popped the whole pan into a 400-degree oven for about 7 minutes.  It came out perfect.  (Oh, I roasted some asparagus from the farmer’s market at the same time.  The asparagus was thin, so it took about the same amount of time.)

While the salmon and asparagus were cooking, I made the Orange-Garlic Salt sprinkle on top.  I took the zest of one orange, one minced clove of garlic, a handful of parsley (chopped), and a couple of pinches of kosher salt and mixed them together.  So easy!

As soon as I sprinkled the Orange Salt on the hot salmon, I could smell the orange zest and garlic, and it almost sizzled…beautiful.

I rounded it out with a glass of 15 Feet of Wheat beer from Trailhead Brewery, made with blueberries and honey.  I bought a growler of this beer Friday night, and boy am I glad I did!  It went perfectly with dinner tonight

Well, off to have a bit of good chocolate, watch some Torchwood on Netflix and go to bed.  It’s a good day.

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Heart Of The Matter

The first craft beer in the US was kegged in 1977. Little did Jack McAuliffe know then that his New Albion Brewing Company was the beginning of a foamy, frothy  revolution. While his brewery did not even survive six years, it inspired others to take a chance on brewing beverages that were better than the mass produced brands found in stores and bars.

Today, there are nearly 9000 craft breweries in the US, and the revolution has also spread around the globe. Yes, Big Beer still rules, but they have been put on high alert.

It is no secret that I am a lover of craft beer. I am a self-described beer traveler, and have tasted the brewer’s art at hundreds of breweries across the US. I’ve been collecting breweriana since 1974, and have a massive collection. My big thing right now is collecting the imprinted glass growlers many craft breweries fill and sell as souvenirs.

Big Beer has had to pay heed to this trend, which currently stands at 12.3% market share by volume and 23.6% share by revenue. The disparity reflects the fact that craft beer typically costs considerably more than mainstream beers. Large brewers started responding more than two decades ago by buying out the more successful regional craft breweries, building their portfolio but at the same time, often rolling them into their broader operations and thereby squeezing out the creative juices. It’s a great way to kill good product.

Now comes word that yet another craft brewer has been purchased.  Bell’s Brewery in Michigan just sold to Australasian beer company Lion, which is actually a subsidiary of Japan’s Kirin. Founder Larry Bell, who launched the brewery in 1985, is retiring. It is best known for its Two Hearted Ale.

Lion is no stranger to US acquisitions, because it bought New Belgium Brewing Company in 2019, the wildly famous craft brewer with operations in Colorado and North Carolina. Lion can now lay claim to owning the #11 (New Belgium) and #15 (Bell’s) craft breweries in the US.

What makes the most recent acquisitions more palatable for craft beer snobs like yours truly is that the big brewers are now allowing for nearly complete autonomy among their portfolio members. Whereas brands like Goose Island, Karbach, Revolver, Elysian, and others lost a lot of their flavor (truly) once they were consolidated into national operations, we are now seeing corporately-owned craft brands doing just like they always did.

But this time with extensive distribution and stacks of money to use for expansion.

A good example is Terrapin Brewing Company in Athens Georgia, which was purchased by MillerCoors in 2016. I had the chance to query some Terrapin employees not long ago about how things are going five years into the buy out, and they echoed my observations. They continue to introduce new varietals with almost reckless abandon, have added onto the brewery, and now have widespread distribution throughout the southeast US. These are things that would not have been feasible when they were independent.

I have seen the same thing happen with New Belgium. Under their new ownership, they have been able to grow at a 25% clip. Before Lion bought them, New Belgium was known for its signature (and original) Fat Tire Ale, and then a stable full of lesser-known brands. But in recent years they have developed the Voodoo Ranger line of IPAs, continuing to innovate with many different styles within that narrow classification. It is an entirely new brand, something I never saw coming, and it is so successful that it is rapidly replacing Fat Tire as their primary product.

Whereas I would have been scared a few years ago about Bell’s sale, I feel pretty good about this move. Lion has proven itself to be respectful of craft beer and the culture surrounding it. All those previous acquisitions are just examples of square peg, round hole. You have to trim the corners to make it fit, and in so doing, it loses its identity.

I raise my glass to Larry Bell and what he started 36 years ago. Here’s to a happy, healthy retirement. Here’s to the spirit that started this movement in the first place. And here’s to many more pints of Two Hearted Ale.

One for each hand.

Dr “Refill, Please“ Gerlich

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Beer Growlers market Insights And Growth Scenario Coverage of Top Key Players 2029

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Top Key Players Included In Beer Growlers Market Are: Alpha Packaging (United States), William Croxsons & Sons (United Kingdom), GrowlerWerks (United States), Ardagh Group (Ireland), Global Glass Solutions (United States), Berlin Packaging (United States), Portland Growlers (United States), Orange Vessel (United States), DrinkTanks (United States), Zenan Glass (Canada), MJS Packaging (United States), Klean Kanteen (United States), Hydro Flask (United States)

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Reusable Water Bottle Market Trends, Share, Size, Top Key Players Analysis and Forecast Research

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The exploration offers an extensive investigation of worldwide reusable water bottle market concerning following sub-markets:

Reusable Water Bottle Market, by Material Type:

Polymer

Metal

Glass

Silicone

Reusable Water Bottle Market, by Product Type:

Plain

Insulated

Filtered

Collapsible

Infuser

Growlers

Other Water Bottles

Reusable Water Bottle Market, by Primary Usage:

Everyday

Sports

Travel

Other Utilities

Reusable Water Bottle Market, by Size:

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16-27oz

32 oz.

40 oz.

64 oz.

1 gallon and above

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Competitive Landscape

The report includes profiles of leading companies in the global reusable water bottle market. Some of the key players profiled include:

Camelbak Products LLC.

Brita GmbH

Essel Propack Ltd.

Klean Kanteen, Inc.

Tupperware Brands Corp.

Contigo

BKR

S’well

Thermos LLC

Pura

Aquasana, Inc.

Bulletin Brands LLC

Nalge Nunc International Corp

O2Cool

Nathan Sports, Inc

Cool Gear International LLC.

Memo Bottle

Zhejiang Haers Vacuum Containers Co. Ltd.

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Global Alcohol Packaging Market

Global Alcohol Packaging Market: 2020-2026 is anticipated to reach US$ XX Mn by 2026 from US$ XX Mn in 2020 at a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period. Alcohol packaging includes primary and secondary packaging solutions used to package different types of alcohols. The demand of alcohol packaging is increasingly rising with the consumption of alcohol.

Further adding to this, increasing per capita income has resulted in more consumers consuming alcohol. This, in turn, is expected to boost the growth of global alcohol packaging market. The study includes a detailed market assessment. It does so by in-depth qualitative perspectives, historical evidence, and market size verifiable predictions. Using validated research methodologies and assumptions, the predictions featured in the study have been derived. The research report thus serves as an analysis and information for all aspects of the market, including, regional markets, technologies, By Application The report has profiled sixteen key players in the market from different regions.

However, the report has considered all market leaders, followers, and new entrants with investors while analyzing the market and estimating the size of the same. The manufacturing environment in each region is different and focus is given on the regional impact on the cost of manufacturing, supply chain, availability of raw materials, labor cost, availability of advanced technology, trusted vendors are analyzed and the report has come up with recommendations for a future hot spot in APAC region. Major countries policies about manufacturing and their impact on market demand are covered in the report.

Global Alcohol Packaging Market Dynamics:

Over the past few years, various research studies revealed that the moderate consumption of good-quality alcohol may lower the risk of kidney stones and other health issues. For instance, beer has a number of vitamins, proteins, and natural antioxidants with low calories, carbohydrates, and no fat or cholesterol. These nutritional properties help prevent Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) and support muscle rebuilding. Also it helps improve the cholesterol level and increases HDL levels.

Thus, rising awareness about such benefits is expected to result in increased consumption of premium alcoholic drinks, which will boost the market growth The use of liquor across several population groups including youngsters and corporate has drive to the sales graph of alcohol. However, the sale and purchase of alcohol is not just guarded by the consumer propensities of taste.

The attractiveness of the brand being bought also plays a crucial role in driving demand within the global alcohol industry. This factor has played an integral role in driving sales across the global alcohol packaging market. The total volume of revenues flowing into the global alcohol packaging market has increased alongside availability of various new types of liquor such as lager and guinea. Moreover, the consumption of alcohol in developing countries is on a rise. The increasing paying capacity of the masses has helped them experiment with new tastes of alcohol. All of these factors together contribute towards the growth of the global alcohol packaging market.

Global Alcohol Packaging Market Segment Analysis:

Global Alcohol Packaging Market

Primary packaging segment for alcohol packaging dominates the market share of 80% by value, in 2019.Primary packaging type; the global alcohol packaging market has been segmented into bottles, cans, liquid brick carton, bag-in-box, growlers, and pouches. With the increasing demand for packaging that offers ease of consumption and handling, the market segment for primary packaging is gaining pace. Moreover, secondary packaging segment is anticipated to grow at a healthy CAGR of over 5.2%, by value over the forecast period. Secondary packaging type the global market has been segmented into boxes, folding cartons, and others such as multipacks and tubes. To Know About The Research Methodology :- Request Free Sample Report By Application, Beer segment is expected to dominate the market with around two-third of market share by value, in 2019. Growing consumption of beer, increasing number of microbreweries, and rise in the number of young drinkers as expected to augment this segment in the forthcoming years. Furthermore, the affordable pricing of beer is likely to attract a wider consumer base thereby generating a greater demand for beer packaging materials. Spirits is the second largest contributing segment and mostly growing on the backdrop of spirit consumption.

Global Alcohol Packaging Market, by Region:

North America is expected to account for the largest market share of xx% during the forecast period. North America is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Increase in the disposable income of consumers and high consumption of alcohol in the region driving the demand of the market. The US and Canada are the major markets in North America region. Growing disposable income and high standards of living are the activities in the region driving the growth of the market. Asia-Pacific and in the rest of the world, the Middle East & Africa are expected to significantly contribute to the market during the forecast period mainly due to changing lifestyle and increasing consumption of alcohol. Asia-Pacific is expected to register a considerable growth during the forecast period primarily due to high consumer expenditure.

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Global Alcohol Packaging Market Key Players

• WestRock LLC, • Stora Enso Oyj • Smurfit Kappa Group • Amcor Limited • Ball Corporation • Crown Holdings, Inc. • Ardagh Group S.A., • Owens Illinois Inc., • Berry Global, Inc., • DS Smith Plc, • Gerresheimer AG • Nampak Ltd., • Vidrala S.A., • Intrapac International Corporation, • Beatson Clark Ltd., • BA Glass Germany GmbH

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