🌸 Spring Refresh - Restock Your Bar with Purpose
- hopscotchandgrape
- Mar 25
- 3 min read
Spring is in the air—and with it comes the urge to throw open the windows, clean out the clutter, and start fresh. But while you’re swapping sweaters for sandals and freshening up your space, don’t forget your home bar. The changing season is the perfect excuse to refresh your cabinet, restock your stash, and support diversely owned alcohol brands while you’re at it.
Whether you’re into beer, wine, spirits, or non-alcoholic options, we’ve rounded up standout picks from brands owned by people who have historically been excluded from the alcohol industry—including Black, Indigenous, women, and LGBTQIAP+ creators. These makers aren’t just producing incredible beverages—they’re shifting the industry forward, one sip at a time.
🍺 Breweries to Support This Spring
Support these beer brands while you’re sipping in the sunshine.
Black Calder Brewing – Michigan-based, innovative, and unapologetically Black.
Checkerspot Brewing – Baltimore-based, science-meets-artistry approach to craft beer.
Skydance Brewing – Oklahoma’s Native American craft brewery, repping tradition with modern flair.
Red Bear Brewing Co. – A proud queer-owned brewery in Washington, DC.
Montclair Brewery – A New Jersey brewery run by a husband-and-wife team, brewing beer with heritage and purpose.
🍷 Wineries to Celebrate the Season
Time to swap those winter reds for fresh whites and rosés—with impact.
Brown Estate – Napa Valley’s first Black-owned winery and a Zinfandel powerhouse.
Frichette Winery – Washington-based and woman-led, known for bold reds and community involvement.
Twisted Cedar Wines – A California winery owned by the Cedar Band of Paiutes.
Remy Wines – Founded by Remy Drabkin, mayor of McMinnville and proud queer winemaker.
Cheramie Wine – Texas-born, Louisiana-inspired wine with purpose and pride.
🥃 Distilleries to Sip with Intention
Level up your cocktail game with these purpose-driven spirits.
Ten to One Rum – Caribbean-owned and redefining rum’s place on your shelf.
TCapri Tequila – Maryland-based and woman-led, producing smooth, small-batch tequila.
Copper Crow Distillery – The first Native American-owned distillery in the U.S., located in Wisconsin.
Saint Luna Moonshine – North Carolina-based and proudly queer- and woman-owned, with a smooth, smoky spirit.
Anteel Tequila – Award-winning tequila created by a Black woman entrepreneur redefining luxury spirits.
🧃 Non-Alcoholic Brands to Keep On Hand
Not drinking right now? Still drinking with purpose.
Brooklyn Brewed Sorrel – A bold, Caribbean-inspired, hibiscus-based beverage rooted in tradition with a modern twist.
Woodnose Drinks – Small-batch, maple-based non-alcoholic sips that bring depth, richness, and a touch of the unexpected.
Sapiens – Sophisticated, thoughtfully crafted non-alcoholic wines designed for elevated sipping experiences.
Mocktail Club – Elegant, ready-to-drink mocktails that blend global flavors with a touch of sparkle.
Pentire – Botanical, coastal-inspired non-alcoholic spirits that celebrate wild ingredients and mindful drinking.
🌱 Spring Is a Season of Renewal - Refresh Your Bar
Refreshing your bar cabinet for Spring isn’t just about having good drinks on hand—it’s about conscious consumption. Every dollar you spend is a vote for the kind of world you want to live in. This spring, let’s support makers who have been historically excluded from the alcohol industry and celebrate the stories, cultures, and passion behind every pour.
So as you swap your winter whiskey for spring spritzes, do it with intention. Let’s toast to change, community, and craft.
Cheers to fresh starts, bold sips, and purposeful restocks! 🌸🥂
Because Diversity is the taste of life®!
Remember to enjoy responsibly!
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