FOOD & WINE named its 2022 Drinks Innovators of the Year, recognizing eight people who are making positive change in the way people drink, from developing a remarkable non-alcoholic beer by rethinking the brewing process to creating a fund to help Black entrepreneurs succeed in the beverage industry, and much more.

The 2022 Drinks Innovators of the Year are featured at https://www.foodandwine.com/drinks/drinks-innovators-of-the-year and in the April issue of FOOD & WINE, on newsstands March 18.

“There are so many exciting things happening in the drinks space right now, and we’re honored to celebrate the change-makers who are moving the industry forward in new ways, featuring everything from wine, beer and whiskey to agave spirits and liqueurs,” Hunter Lewis, FOOD & WINE Editor in Chief, said in a news release. With inspired creations and clever ideas, these innovators are not only making our world better, but our happy hours so much more interesting.”

FOOD & WINE Drinks Innovators of the Year 2022:

• Graciela Ángeles Carreño of Real Minero
• Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Vineyard
• Morgan McLachlan of Amass 
• Dan Petroski of Massican
• Bill Shufelt of Athletic Brewing Co. 
• Jackie Summers of Sorel
• Fawn Weaver & Victoria Eady Butler of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey