Panel Discussion “Funding the Pour”
An engaging panel discussion exploring the funding landscape for emerging beverage brands. From bootstrapping and friends-and-family capital to institutional investment and strategic partnerships, this conversation will provide founders with practical insights on how to finance growth at every stage.
Industry leaders, investors, and founders will discuss what makes a brand investment-ready, how to approach fundraising, common pitfalls to avoid, and what today's investors, lenders, and financial partners look for when evaluating opportunities in the beverage industry.
ABV x Nikka Whisky presents: Happy Hour at Rule of Thirds
Join Asian Beverage Voices (ABV) and Nikka Whisky for an industry happy hour leading into BCB Brooklyn week, featuring neat pours and highballs from Nikka Whisky.
Reconnect with familiar faces, meet new members of the community, and gather alongside fellow founders, distributors, retailers, bartenders, and media.
Space is limited.
AAPI Heritage Month Celebration with ABV x 505 State Street
Join ABV and 505 State Street for a founders tasting celebrating AAPI Heritage Month and the vibrant community of AAPI professionals across the beverage industry.
Connect with founders, operators, media, and industry leaders while sampling beverages from Day–Guard, Hana Makgeolli, Lunar, Mai Vino and Wild Mannered. Hosted at 505 State Street—a welcoming, community-driven space for diverse communities to connect and thrive. Limited capacity, Invitation only.
Panel Discussion “Cultural Roots, Modern Tastes”
A virtual panel discussion on “Cultural Roots, Modern Tastes,” exploring how cultural heritage—particularly within the AAPI community—continues to influence modern beverage concepts, brand building, and evolving consumer trends.
Panelists include: Carol Pak, Founder & CEO, Sool (Makku); Daisuke Nakajima, Founder, Bōken Sake; Jenny Son, Vice President of Spirits, Total Wine & More; Faye Chen, Co-founder and General Manager of Double Chicken Please. Moderated by: Nicolette Teo, Co-Founder, L.A. Spirits Awards
Spicy Social
Connect over Asian hot sauces, flavorful bites and hot topics with fellow AAPI professionals in beverage and beyond. Taste. Talk. Repeat.
Taste of Asia
Founders Tasting featuring our favorite AAPI owned beverage brands. Featuring: Brooklyn Cider House / Boken Sake / Dirty Water / Maivino / Hana Makgeolli / Jumo / Makku
Fall Gathering
Fall Gathering. Reconnect with familiar faces and welcome new ones, all while reinforcing our mission to uplift AAPI professionals within the beverage industry and beyond.
Founders Tasting
Meet the makers & founders crafting some groundbreaking beverages representing the AAPI community: Bondle Wines, Hana Makgeolli, Hummy Soju Seltzer, JUMO Soju Cocktail, Lunar Hard Seltzer, Mai Vino and MÀKKU.