Mike Pomranz

Mike Pomranz began covering craft beer professionally in 2006, branching out into all aspects of food and beverage before joining the Food & Wine team in 2014. He's also a cidermaker, bar owner, and alcoholic beverage importer.

Expertise: Beer and Cider

Experience: Mike Pomranz has been a part of America's craft beer scene since touring the Pyramid Brewery in Berkeley, California, with a fake ID in 1997. He's been writing professionally since 2002, and branched out into beer journalism in 2006 before eventually tackling all aspects of food and beverage. His work has appeared in dozens of publications including Time, People, Playboy, VinePair, Travel + Leisure, and Eater. Mike currently resides in Sheffield, England, where he owns the Cider Hole.
'Seinfeld' Fans Can Now Order the Show's Official Coffees
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The limited time only beans are available for preorder online starting today, no need to get in a car.
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Over a Dozen Skittles, Starbursts, and Life Savers Brand Products Have Been Recalled
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Bags of ‘Gummies’ sold under these brand names could contain metal fragments.
America's Only Brewery Run By Trappist Monks Is Shutting Down
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With Spencer’s closing, only 10 Authentic Trappist Product brewers remain.
Parmigiano Reggiano Makers Are Embedding Tiny Trackers in the Rind to Fight Cheese Fraud
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Parmigiano Reggiano has used tracking codes for two decades, but now they are going high tech.
There's a New Plant-Based Milk In Town and It Comes From... Coors?
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It's probably better than pouring beer on your cereal.
This Shake Shack Candle Set Includes Scents of 'Burger in the Park' and 'Shake & Fries'
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The $42 pair of scented candles is a collaboration with Brooklyn-based Apotheke.
A San Francisco Boba Tea Shop Was a Front for Selling Stolen Goods, Police Say
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The husband of the tea shop's owner is facing a dozen charges.
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José Andrés Didn't Want His World Central Kitchen Documentary to Feel Like a Reality Show
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We spoke with the chef and humanitarian ahead of the Ron Howard-directed film We Feed People landing on Disney+ later this month.
Why Actor James Cromwell Glued His Hand to a Starbucks Counter
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The Babe and Succession star is the latest celebrity activist to demand Starbucks rethink its policy on non-dairy milk.
A San Francisco Boba Tea Shop Was a Front for Selling Stolen Goods, Police Say
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The husband of the tea shop's owner is facing a dozen charges.
José Andrés Didn't Want His World Central Kitchen Documentary to Feel Like a Reality Show
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We spoke with the chef and humanitarian ahead of the Ron Howard-directed film We Feed People landing on Disney+ later this month.
Why Actor James Cromwell Glued His Hand to a Starbucks Counter
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The Babe and Succession star is the latest celebrity activist to demand Starbucks rethink its policy on non-dairy milk.
Heinz Wants To Be the First Ketchup Brand in a Paper Bottle
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The brand is working with Pulpex, the same company behind a paper whisky bottle.
Starbucks' New Chocolate Cold Brew Drink Is Supposed to Taste Like a Sip of Melted Ice Cream
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The coffee chain has also announced new and returning food items for the season.
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Taco Bell Is Giving the Mexican Pizza Its Own Musical Featuring Doja Cat and Dolly Parton
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Yes, the musical is real. Yes, it's premiering exclusively on TikTok. Yes, it has the talent to be (potentially) really good.
Foie Gras Is Getting Harder to Find in France Due to Bird Flu
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France is still the global leader in foie gras production, but this year's output could be cut in half.
Old Bay and Goldfish Finally Teamed Up So You Don't Have to Season the Crackers Yourself
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The limited-time-only snack follows the success of Goldfish Frank's RedHot last summer.
$50 Million of Cocaine Discovered in Coffee Bean Shipment at a Nespresso Factory
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Nespresso stressed that "all our products are safe to consume."
Colombia Takes Home First Win, U.S. Leads Medal Count at 2022 World Beer Cup
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The event drew a record-setting 10,542 entries from around the world this year.
We're Facing a Fertilizer Shortage and We Could Be Flushing the Solution Down the Toilet
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Researchers say urine is an untapped resource for substituting the nutrients found in synthetic fertilizers.
When You Live in Remote Alaska, Your DoorDash Order Comes by Plane
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If you thought an hour was a long time to wait for takeout, try a couple of days.
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Mtn Dew Releases New Purple Flavor — But You Can Only Find It at One Convenience Store Chain
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Mtn Dew Purple Thunder is a mix of blackberry and plum flavors.
Dunkin' and Beyond Meat Are Being Sued Over Their Plant-Based Breakfast Sandwich Slogan
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Another vegan food company trademarked the phrase "Where Great Taste Is Plant-Based" in 2015.
DoorDash Just Opened a Virtual Food Hall with Actual Seating
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The new space in Downtown Brooklyn is delivery-focused but also offers indoor dining and takeout.
Touch of Green: The Grateful Dead Is Getting Their Own Salad Mix
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The dancing bear packaging includes access a curated Grateful Dead playlist.
Popeyes' Chicken Sandwich Is Getting a Buffalo Twist
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The new sauce is a mix of ranch and spicy buffalo.
Dominique Ansel Is Whipping Up a Batch of Cronut NFTs
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A collection of digital Cronuts is launching to celebrate the ninth anniversary the pastry hybrid.
Whole Foods Is Closing Six Stores in Four States
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But the supermarket chain has plans to open 50 new locations in the near future.
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