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Uniting and elevating the bar industry through education, community, and advocacy.

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New Partnership Announcement!

We’d like to thank Ponthier, USBG Silver Partner, for their dedication in supporting the Guild and its members.

Learn more about Ponthier at www.ponthier.net

Video Credit- Yelena Anter Cocktail Vision

#ponthier #usbg #FruitPurees
December 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
✨ A closer look at Tequila Don Julio Wellspring, a USBG National Charity Foundation program. Applications are now open: usbgfoundation.org/wellspring

Eligible applicants must work 30+ hours/week as a bar professional and live in CA, FL, TX, GA, IL, NC, OH, or NYC.
December 10, 2025 at 11:44 PM
It’s Wellness Wednesday! Sticking to your New Year’s resolutions and goals takes a plan, accountability, and support. This week we share tips to help you stay on track, whether it’s fitness challenges, or personal milestones.

Learn More HERE: www.mypanhandle.com/health/welln...
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December 10, 2025 at 8:12 PM
🎉 Congratulations to Felipe Castro for winning the 2025 Lotus Prestige Classic Cup in Macau! Your skill, creativity, and dedication continue to make Team USBG proud. 🥂

#usbg #TeamUSBG #bartenders #LotusPrestigeCup #IBA #cocktails #bartender
December 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
USBG Members Jonathan Stanyard & Jason Cowdrey (Seattle) are featured in VinePair’s “22 Bartenders: Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Scotch.” 🥃

Johnnie Walker Black Label, USBG Platinum Partner’s signature blend gets a shoutout for balance & consistency.

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December 10, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Bar staff are on the front lines of the opioid epidemic — often responding to crises they were never trained for, while carrying the emotional weight long after their shift ends.

Read more HERE: punchdrink.com/articles/bar...

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Bar Staff Are on the Front Lines of the Opioid Epidemic. But Who Is There to Support Them?
Bartenders and restaurant staff are on the front lines of the opioid epidemic, but they don't always have the resources to cope with its effects.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
🌸 The world’s bartending elite are in Macau for the Lotus Prestige Cup 2025 (an official IBA competition)! Cheers to Kristof Vandenabeele (USBG Palm Beach) & Felipe Castro (USBG Utah) representing Team USBG 🥂

Want to join Team USBG in 2026? Reach out to your Chapter Leaders!
#TeamUSBG #IBA
December 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Happy National Bartender Day! 🍸

How many familiar faces can you spot in our collage? 👀 Tag the USBG members you know! Today we celebrate all bartenders — every single one making our industry shine.

#usbg #nationalbartenderday #bartenders #bartenderlife #bartender
December 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
It’s Repeal Day! 🥳 10% off USBG merch today only. Shop usbg.org/shop and your Chapter Stores to support your chapter.

#usbg
December 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Congrats to our 2025 Q3 Member Referral Program Winner 🥇

Way to go, Matthew McIntyre — USBG Jacksonville Chapter Director 👏

For more information about the program, read HERE: www.usbg.org/member-refer...

#usbg #usbgmember #bartender #bartenders
December 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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#usbg #bartenders #cocktails #bartender
December 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
It’s Wellness Wednesday!
Vitamin B plays a major role in keeping your body energized and functioning at its best. Dr. Sarah Beth Holcomb from Baptist Health breaks down why it matters and who may need to boost their levels.

Learn More HERE: katv.com/community/da...

#WellnessWednesday
Wellness Wednesday: Importance of vitamin B
Vitamin B plays a major role in keeping your body energized and functioning at its best. Dr. Sarah Beth Holcomb from Baptist Health explains who may need to boo
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December 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
📅 Save the Date!

Repeal Day is almost here! Take 10% off USBG merch on December 5 only. From T-shirts and caps to everyday apparel, shop the full lineup at usbg.org/shop — and be sure to check your Chapter Stores for local offerings.
December 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Celebrate #GivingTuesday with us! 🎁 Stop by our participating Guildhouses today + support the USBG National Charity Foundation. Donate Here: tr.ee/CY_p75eutT
December 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. Let’s come together to support the hospitality community that supports us every day. 💙

Learn More HERE: tr.ee/CY_p75eutT
December 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Registration for the 2026 USBG Bar Summit is in full swing —

Join us in Philly, for four days of connection, education, and inspiration, featuring keynote speaker William H. Macy.

Learn More HERE: tr.ee/-lfzYdNqlY
November 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
It’s Wellness Wednesday! Boost your brain by shaking up your routine — take a new walking route, try a puzzle or game, pick up a new hobby, or spark your senses with new music or a new recipe. Small changes keep your mind sharp.

Learn more: www.mypanhandle.com/health/welln...
Wellness Wednesday: Brain workouts
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – News 13 brings you a segment focused on health and fitness on News 13 Midday every Wednesday called “Wellness Wednesday.” This week, Personal Trainer Traycee Green from&n…
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November 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Still looking for Thanksgiving cocktail inspo? 🍂🥃

USBG members are shaking up seasonal sips like Alok Chaugule’s smoked Spicy Bella Goa Fashioned and Ryan Berry’s It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown!

Full Recipes HERE: tr.ee/y_9BAdBrHT
November 25, 2025 at 10:27 PM
@usbg.bsky.social hosted National Education Month from September 1-30, 2025, offering over 235 educational hours to more than 840 participants!

Learn More HERE: tr.ee/S_m6CUQHuN
November 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Three USBG members have been featured in Bartender Magazine’s Fall/Winter Issue “26 for 2026,” an inaugural list celebrating bartenders shaping the future of our industry.

Read more HERE: bartender.com/bartender-magazines-26-for-26/

#usbg #bartenders
November 22, 2025 at 1:21 AM
We asked members of the IBA committee about how the IBA has shaped them personally and professionally

Stay tuned on more opportunities to get involved with the IBA and USCC 🌍🍸

#UnitesStatesCocktailCompetion #USCC #RoadtoIBA #RoadtoMacau
November 21, 2025 at 10:15 PM
USBG Membership Chair Colleen Hughes earned the Michelin Exceptional Cocktail Award for the American South! ✨🍸

Shoutout to USBG Guildhouse member Supperland for landing on the 2025 Michelin Guide American South Recommended list.

Congrats to all recognized! 🎉
November 19, 2025 at 11:30 PM
It’s Wellness Wednesday! Looking for ways to make healthier choices this holiday season? Today we share easy food swaps to savor seasonal flavors without overindulging.

Learn More HERE: www.yourcentralvalley.com/wellness-wed...

#WellnessWednesday #PhysicalHealth
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November 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Give back to the heart of hospitality this holiday season by donating to the USBG Foundation’s 2025 End of Year Giving Campaign.

Funds raised will go towards providing programming in 2026 to help advance the life-long stability and wellbeing of bar professionals.

Learn More HERE: tr.ee/CY_p75eutT
November 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
@usbg.bsky.social announces today that three new members have been voted onto the organization’s board of directors.

Tracy Gomez, Clark Pope, and Bradley Stephens (@bradleystephens.bsky.social) join the board of directors for terms beginning in January 2026…

Read More HERE: tr.ee/nH0Eg4j-9P
November 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM