Welcoming the newest USBG Guildhouses—spaces led by professionals who are growing community and opportunity within the industry.
Explore the Guildhouse Directory at usbg.directory to see who’s building with us across the country.
It’s #WellnessWednesday! Small, consistent changes can matter more than big transformations.
You don’t lose—you win some and learn some.
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We’re featuring the chapters participating in this year’s USCC— each sending their local champion forward to compete at Regionals.
The USCC Champion will represent Team USBG globally, competing at the Pan American & World Cocktail Championships, and other IBA events.
Join us as an official sponsor of the 2026 USBG Bar Summit and gain access to an influential audience of industry leaders, rising talent and collaborative creators. Elevate your brand, forge meaningful connections and support the craft of bartending.
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On Demand — Now available for Everyone:
Get a preview of what USBG LEAD offers with a clip from our Special February seminar, presented by immigration attorney João Marcos Mendes.
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INDUSTRY STORIES with @themanualguide.bsky.social: “What Makes a Winter Beer?”
In this feature, @usbg.bsky.social member @fredericyarm.bsky.social shares insight on what defines a winter beer and why these styles are especially appealing during colder months.
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A look back at February across the US Bartenders’ Guild. Here’s just a glimpse of the momentum building across our chapters.
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USBG LEAD seminar: 21st Century Tropical
Join us for a candid conversation on tropical drinks, cultural context, appropriation, and how to create vibrant, welcoming spaces with intention and respect.
📅 Tuesday, March 10 🕚 12 PM PT
🔗 Register here: tr.ee/f9dorThJf5
Meet USBG Bar Summit Speaker Danny Childs 🎤
James Beard Award-winning author of Slow Drinks, Danny brings botanical flavors to life using foraged and locally sourced ingredients.
📍 Pavilion Hub, Convene (14F)
🗓️ Tue, Apr 28 | ⏰ 3–4 PM
Sponsored by Heaven Hill.
Register: barsummit.usbg.org
It’s #WellnessWednesday! 🍸 Regulate Before You React — in the bar and in life.
Just like balancing a drink, managing your emotions takes skill, intention, and practice. Before you pour into every moment, pause, breathe, and reset.
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We’re excited to announce that Rob Husted- USBG PalmBeach Chapter has been nominated to represent the Team USBG at the 26th Mattoni Grand Drink, the IBA World Championship
Rob earned the nomination following his standout performance in the Pan-American Cocktail Championships
Meet USBG Bar Summit Speaker Lauren Pellecchia 🎤
Lauren Pellecchia has been in the hospitality industry in Cincinnati, Ohio for over a decade and has spent the last several years thriving in competition bartending.
📍THE BROAD HUB AT CONVENE
🗓️ Tuesday, April 28
⏰ 3:00 PM-3:45 PM
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USBG LEAD: 21st Century Tropical 🍹
Join Acadia Cerise Cutschall, Kyle Rioux, Chockie Tom, & @fredericyarm.bsky.social for a candid conversation on tropical drinks, cultural context, appropriation, and the responsibility behind escapism in hospitality.
March 10 | 12 PM PT
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It’s Wellness Wednesday! Spring is just around the corner, and for many across the country, it also means the return of itchy eyes, congestion, and endless sneezing. Baptist Health shares tips to help you breathe a little easier this allergy season.
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Happy World Bartender Day 🍸
To the artists behind the bar, the late-night therapists, the flavor architects, and the masters of controlled chaos — today we celebrate you.
Congratulations to Alexis Ortega on winning the Torres Brandy Zero Challenge National Final!
Next stop: representing #TeamUSBG at the Global Final in Barcelona this April. 🇪🇸
#USBG #TorresBrandy #TorresBrandyZeroChallenge
Meet USBG Bar Summit Speaker Diesha Banner 🎤
Diesha is the owner and Beverage Director of A Glass Above. At Bar Summit in Philadelphia, she will be part of: Beyond the Bar: The Rise of Mobile Bartending and the New Era of Beverage Entrepreneurship.
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@usbg.bsky.social member Aistis Zidanavicius— chimes in on "We Asked 13 Bartenders: Which Bourbon Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?" with @vinepair.com
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What’s your go-to bourbon for the best bang for your buck? 🥃
USBG Member Benefit Highlight
Save up to 60% on over 700,000 hotels worldwide with Engine Travel—exclusive to USBG members!
Log in at usbg.org, go to Profile > Links > “Engine Travel”, and follow the instructions.
🔗 Learn more at usbg.org/benefits
It’s Wellness Wednesday! As part of Heart Month, this week’s segment focuses on hypertension—what causes it, why it matters, and how staying informed can help support long-term heart health.
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#WellnessWednesday #HeartHealth #Hypertension #Wellness
Congrats to our 2025 Annual Member Referral Program Winner 🥇
Way to go, Katrina Salvatierra — Treasurer, United States Bartenders' Guild - USBG Orlando Chapter 👏
For more information about the program, read here: www.usbg.org/member-refer...
Now On Demand for USBG Members:
Preview Navigating Code-Switching in Hospitality with insights from Josh Davis on authenticity behind the bar.
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It’s Wellness Wednesday! Today’s focus is on Heart Failure Awareness — learning the key signs, risk factors, and heart-healthy habits that can help support cardiovascular wellness.
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WE ARE THE BAR—passionate hospitality pros and innovators coming together to learn, grow, and build community. Everyone is welcome!
🎟️ Spots are limited for the 2026 USBG Bar Summit—Register Today.
📍 Philadelphia | April 26–29
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Renewing Partnership Announcement!
We’d like to thank Torres Brandy, USBG Silver Partner, for their continued dedication in supporting the Guild and its members.
Learn more about Torres Brandy at www.torresbrandy.com
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FREE & OPEN TO ALL: Know Your Rights.
Join immigration attorney João Marcos Mendes from Arce Immigration for a practical webinar on how bar owners and staff should navigate encounters with ICE.
🗓 Wednesday, February 11
⏰ 12 PM PT
🔗 Registration is open to members and non-members: tr.ee/23vVjm3OUp
USBG LEAD online seminar: Navigating Code-Switching in Hospitality 🗣️✨
📅 Tuesday, February 10
🕛 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET
Access Included with active USBG Membership. Paid registration available for non-members.
🔗 Register HERE: www.usbg.org/news/lead-on...
A new year, a strong start — and this is just a glimpse of what’s happening across USBG. Stay connected and catch every update with our newsletters. 📬
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Announcing De’Qustay Johnson as a speaker at the USBG Bar Summit. She’ll be part of Beyond the Bar, a panel on mobile bartending and entrepreneurial opportunities in today’s hospitality landscape.
Register: barsummit.usbg.org
#USBG #BarSummit
Liz Rodriguez, from the USBG Miami Chapter, is representing #TeamUSBG at the Queens of Bartending – Global Female Championship IBA (QOB-GFC) in Havana, Cuba! 🇺🇸🍸
Want to be a part of #TeamUSBG in 2026? Learn more HERE: tr.ee/miJpwHfmhX
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