Alcohol

Jerusalem Brewing Co. brings craft beer back to Israel’s capital

“We went to local bars and restaurants individually and asked if they would sell our beers. Customer service is very important for us.”

Brewmaster Mendel Shnider (top), with brother-partners Eitan and Oren Nidam in the new Jerusalem Brewing Co. in Talpiot.
FBI Director Kash Patel attends the signing of an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump on a deal that would divest TikTok's U.S. operations from ByteDance from its Chinese owner ByteDance, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S.

FBI Director Kash Patel 'paranoid' he is next to be fired from Trump administration - report

The roso MONO roaster, 129 NIS instead of 599 NIS.

Refresh for Passover: Holiday sets and precise cooking and serving tools

 Assorted bottles of alcoholic beverages.

Israeli rabbis urge Jews to limit alcohol consumption on Purim due to Iran war


Al Capone’s whiskey lands in Israel

We reviewed the new products hitting the shelves.

 Shopping for food

Bringing tequila to the Negev: Leitner’s agave dream in Israel

Slowly slowly, as quickly as agriculture allows, Avi Leitner’s crazy dream is coming to fruition. 

 DON’T BE fooled! This is not Mexico but Kibbutz Alumim in the Western Negev.

Jerusalem Highlights: November 15-21

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 Illustrative image of whisky.

Fried foods and fine wine: Pairing Israeli wines with French fries

Talia Levin suggests a new culinary indulgence: pairing Israeli wines with fries. This guilt-free pleasure is perfect for these challenging times.

 Not in the photo: Israeli wine

Opening price: NIS 300,000. The most expensive whisky ever in Israel

A 50-year-old bottle of Balvenie reaches Israel with a price tag like no other.

 Whiskey in a barrel

COVID made Americans drink more. They haven’t stopped since

Excessive alcohol consumption among Americans has persisted in the years following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Drinking more since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recommended drinks for the weekend

Hennessy Cognac takes over Teder, Recanati Winery teams up with Castel Winery, and Horizon Brewery from Hungary makes its way to Israel with apricot beer.

 Hennessy

Alexander's new lager now available nationwide

Alexander Brewery's popular 'Alexander Lager Fest' has transitioned from a special edition to a regular offering, available in leading stores and bars across Israel.

 Octoberfest

Weekend drinking recommendations

After weeks of blurring the lines between weekends and holidays, weekend recommendations are back and hotter than ever.

 A cold mug of beer

Animals regularly consume alcohol in the wild, new study finds

Researchers question the belief that animal alcohol consumption is accidental, suggesting many species habitually ingest ethanol from fermented fruits.

 A female gibbon relaxing on the grass.