Latest Pour is an independent daily about beer, wine, spirits, and coffee — the people who make them, the money behind them, and the culture that forms around them.
What we cover
Four sections, one standard: breweries, wineries, distilleries, and coffee. We report on openings and closures, distribution and labor, agriculture and finance, and the small decisions that determine what ends up in your glass. We are based in the Midwest and write for readers everywhere.
The masthead
- Mara Ellison — Editor-in-chief. Formerly of the Chicago Tribune food desk.
- Jonah Pike — Senior writer, beer and spirits.
- Priya Raman — Wine and coffee correspondent.
How we are funded
Reader subscriptions, clearly labeled advertising, and event partnerships. Advertisers buy space, never coverage. Sponsored stories are written by our desk, marked at the top, and excluded from editorial awards and roundups. We do not accept payment for reviews, rankings, or inclusion in a list.
Corrections
We correct errors quickly and say what changed. Send corrections to desk@latestpour.com with the headline and the detail in question. Substantive corrections are noted at the bottom of the story.
Work with us
Tips and releases go to the submission desk. Advertising lives in the media kit. Everything else: contact.