A Producer's Comments on Dry January

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The Sober Curious movement is gaining traction in this country which I am reminded of at the start of every year with all the Dry January posts. And if you need to reassess your relationship with alcohol, please, by all means. But on behalf of alcohol producers, I feel compelled to say a few words about how a neo-prohibition movement, no matter how small, must not negate the love, respect, and passion that cidermakers, winemakers, brewers, distillers, and fermenters in general have for the beverages they produce. These professionals have an avid dedication to the craft and they are very aware that it comes with great responsibility.
References and Special Mentions:
Inside the New Temperance Movement, This Naked Mind, Control Alcohol
From Dry January to Fake Cocktails, Inside the New Temperance Movement, The Washington Post Magazine
Dry January ACA
Temperance Movement Today in US: Neo-Prohibitionism, Alcohol Problems and Solutions

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