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Jacopo Mazzeo
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#Journalist #Photographer & #Consultant | 🇬🇧 🇮🇹 🇪🇺
Specialising in #Wine #Drinks #Beer #Food #Travel
The latest issue of Final Gravity is out, feat. “Sarajevska pivara: A Well of Life in #Sarajevo

This is a deeply personal story about #beer, #war and resilience, and about how my own interest in discovery and journalism first took shape

Grab a copy here:
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Final Gravity, A Beer Zine, Issue 11 — Bean to Barstool
How to order Final Gravity Issue 11, a print beer zine telling personal, human-centered stories from the beer world. This issue has articles on Sarajevska Pivara, ProArt Brewery, Mason Ale Works, Sieb...
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February 12, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Reposted by Jacopo Mazzeo
It's release day for Final Gravity Issue 11! Final Gravity is a quarterly print beer zine telling personal, human-centered stories about beer. (short 🧵) www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final...
Final Gravity, A Beer Zine, Issue 11 — Bean to Barstool
How to order Final Gravity Issue 11, a print beer zine telling personal, human-centered stories from the beer world. This issue has articles on Sarajevska Pivara, ProArt Brewery, Mason Ale Works, Sieb...
www.beantobarstool.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:12 PM
First published in print in Distiller Magazine, my article looking at partnerships between #spirits makers and #academia is now live on the site

#distillery
#DrinksIndustry
#research

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How Distillery University Partnerships Drive Innovation in Craft Spirits Distiller Magazine %
Distillery university partnerships give craft producers access to research, talent, funding, and innovation without the cost of in-house R&D.
distilling.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:18 PM
My first piece for Food & Wine is out!

It looks at #China and the staggering speed at which it’s building a modern #wine #industry

www.foodandwine.com/chinese-wine...
Chinese Wine Is No Longer Imitating Europe — It’s Defining Itself
As Ningxia and its sister regions shed imitation and embrace the country's unique terroir, a confident new generation of Chinese wines is earning its place on the global stage.
www.foodandwine.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Originally published in print in Harpers, it's now available online my piece about the ongoing effort by a collective of wine regions (incl. #Marsala, #Jerez, #Samos, and France’s VDN) to secure #UNESCO recognition for #fortifiedwine

#wine
#wineindustry

harpers.co.uk/news/fullsto...
Intangible benefits: Sweet wine’s World Heritage push - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News
Last January, leading alcohol retailer Majestic reported a 15% rise in fortified wine sales over the previous six weeks. The figure might seem positive...
harpers.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Good morning all 👋

I’m working on a piece about Grapevine Trunk Disease (GTD). If there’s anyone out there with something interesting to say on the subject, I’d love to hear from you

For reference, this is for an industry audience

#journorequest
#vinegrowing
#wineindustry
January 14, 2026 at 11:05 AM
My article on Rosemaund Farm Distillery, published a few weeks ago in the latest print issue of Whisky Magazine, is now available online

#whisky #whiskey
#Englishwhisky

whiskymag.com/articles/ros...
Rosemaund Farm Distillery emerges with 10-year-old single malt English whisky
Rosemaund Farm has been biding its time: although experiments with whisky have been underway since 2012, the Herefordshire distillery has launched its first single malt at 10 Years Old
whiskymag.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:33 AM
Reposted by Jacopo Mazzeo
Final Gravity Issue 11 is now available for preorder w/free shipping when it mails early Feb. Tons of great articles in this one, including stories by Lana Svitankova, @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social, @davidjesudason.bsky.social, @melindag.bsky.social, and many more. www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/preor...
Final Gravity, A Beer Zine, Issue 11 — Bean to Barstool
How to order Final Gravity Issue 11, a print beer zine telling personal, human-centered stories from the beer world. This issue has articles on Sarajevska Pivara, ProArt Brewery, Mason Ale Works, Sieb...
www.beantobarstool.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:21 PM
As more people seek solace from our constantly online digital lives, a growing cohort of #bars, #pubs and #restaurants is discouraging on-premise #smatphone use 📱

My report on "offline" venues, now live on the Canvas8 library 👇

#mobilephone
#trends
#consumerreport
www.canvas8.com/library/repo...
January 7, 2026 at 9:14 AM
As part of my ongoing analysis of UNESCO & #drinks cultures, I’ve just written about #Cyprus#Commandaria #Wine and its recent inscription to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

harpers.co.uk/news/fullsto...
UNESCO listing leaves sweet taste for Commandaria producers - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News
Cyprus’ Commandaria wine has just been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the...
harpers.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The Guinness World Records has just officially recognised the world’s oldest #wild #grapevine (discovered in #Tibet) so I thought I’d share the news and take the opportunity to explore some of the other remarkably ancient #vines scattered around the world

#wine
www.decanter.com/learn/worlds...
World's oldest vine - ask Decanter - Decanter
The grapevine is an exceptionally resilient plant. Decanter explores its tenacity and looks at five of the world's oldest vines still thriving today.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I’m working on a piece about the impact of #agave oversupply in #Tequila

looking for sources who can speak to the factors behind it & its agricultural consequences

If you have insights to share or know someone who does, drop me a line!

#journorequest
#Mexico
#spiritsindustry
November 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
In my first piece for Craft Spirits & Distilling, I nerd out on how #brewing #malts can be used to add depth and character to #whiskey 🥃

#whisky
#craftspirits
#Spiritsindustry
#drinksindustry
#beer

www.spiritsanddistilling.com/using-specia...
Using Specialty Malts to Build Character in Spirits
Distillers can tap into the same kinds of flavorful malts that brewers commonly use to build additional flavor and complexity into their whiskeys.
www.spiritsanddistilling.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Woke up to some great news this morning. I’ve been selected as a finalist in this year’s British Guild of Beer Writers Awards for the #NoandLowAlcohol #Beer category with my technical article on the subject for First Key Consulting
firstkey.com/efficient-ap...

#NoLowAlcohol
#nolo
#NABLAB
November 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
For an article I’m working on, I’m looking for thoughts and insights on using #liqueur #barrels to mature or finish #whisky and other #spirits 🥃

If you’re a #craft #distiller with experience in this, or know someone who is, give me a shout 👇 📩

#journorequest
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November 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM
My latest contribution to First Key Consulting Insights explores fonio and its potential as a #brewing ingredient, featuring input from #brewers already using it regularly, as well as from suppliers and academics.

#beer
#AlternativeGrains
#BrewingIngredients

firstkey.com/brewing-with...
Brewing with Fonio: A Grain from the Cradle of Humankind - First Key Consulting
Fonio’s unique flavours and mouthfeel are attracting brewers, while increased cultivation and political support promise economic, environmental, and social benefits, making fonio more accessible and s...
firstkey.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:13 AM
So.... #Tunisia makes #wine, and it even has an appellation system. Who knew?

The country's production is mostly focused on red, but this Chardonnay/Vermentino blend looked interesting, so I grabbed a bottle

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November 3, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I've had a wonderful afternoon in #herefordshire, visiting Rosemaund Farm Distillery and chatting with James Chase about his #whisky project and debut 10yo release🥃

Look out for my upcoming feature in Whisky Magazine

#englishwhisky

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