About Us
Beverage.fyi is a digital magazine dedicated to wine, spirits, beer, and sake education — bringing you the history, craft, and culture behind the world's most celebrated drinks. No memberships. No paywalls. Just quality knowledge, freely accessible.
Our Mission
The beverage industry is rich with remarkable stories — tales of winemakers coaxing elegance from ancient vines, craft distillers perfecting recipes across generations, brewers pushing the boundaries of flavor, and sake masters honoring centuries of tradition. Yet too often, this knowledge remains locked behind expensive certifications, industry gatekeepers, or scattered across countless sources that demand your email before offering a single insight.
We believe that great beverage education should be accessible to everyone. Whether you're a hospitality professional looking to deepen your expertise, an enthusiast eager to understand what makes a Burgundy different from a Bordeaux, or simply someone who wants to appreciate the craftsmanship in their glass — you deserve access to quality content without the friction of sign-up forms, membership tiers, or content drip campaigns.
Beverage.fyi exists to democratize beverage knowledge. We curate and create educational content that respects your time and intelligence, presenting complex topics with clarity and depth. From the terroir that shapes great wine to the fermentation that defines craft beer, from the volcanic soils of mezcal to the polished rice of premium sake — we bring you the stories behind the drinks, no strings attached.
About the Creator
Beverage.fyi was created by Derek Engles, a hospitality professional with over two decades of experience in luxury beverage service. After years working as a sommelier and wine director at properties including Wynn Resort and MGM Grand, Derek transitioned into technology development — combining deep industry knowledge with a modern tech stack to build educational platforms that make a real impact in the hospitality space.
Let's Collaborate
Whether you're a beverage brand looking to tell your story, a hospitality group seeking to elevate your team's knowledge, or an organization that wants to put quality content in front of an engaged audience — we'd love to hear from you. We partner with brands and businesses to create educational content that brings your team up to speed and places your brand front and center with consumers who care about craft and quality.
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