A Ride to the Taste of the Future at Bar Convent Brooklyn 2026

Photo Credit Georgia Vickerson

On June 9-10, Bar Convent Brooklyn 2026 came in shaking, stirring, and absolutely refusing to be subtle. BCB Brooklyn once again served as an exciting platform for discovery of the latest and greatest. Industry City turned into a bartender’s playground as thousands of beverage pros explored expanded programming, hands‑on workshops, and global brand showcases. From the rise of low‑ and no‑ABV innovation to caffeine‑forward flavor trends, espresso and matcha were everywhere and BCB delivered a high‑energy look at where the beverage world is heading. Attendees also got first tastes of major launches, including Chinola’s new Guava liqueur, Badger Bevs’ Cucumber Celery and Yuzu Lime mixers, Ritual Zero Proof’s RTDs, and the relaunch of Redemption Whiskey.

Education was the real flex this year, with 14 Main Stage sessions curated by Lynnette Marrero and an expanded lineup across Park Street University, Liquid Lounges, and the new Workshop Stage. Topics ranged from global spirits culture and flavor innovation to AI‑powered bar operations and content‑creation skills for modern bartenders. Nearly 200 exhibitors—from Angostura to emerging craft brands, kept the show floor buzzing, proving once again why BCB remains the premier destination for beverage enthusiasts and RIDEPLAY tv viewers who love staying ahead of the next big pour.

Photo Credit Georgia Vickerson

About the Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB) 

The Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB) is a welcoming and collaborative environment in which the pioneers of the bar and beverage community gather to celebrate and sculpt the future of liquid culture through education, sharing best practices, and initiating [or generating] business opportunities. It is a curation of the most premium brands driving the cocktail movement. Bar Convent Brooklyn is an extension of Bar Convent Berlin, which is celebrating its twelfth year as the leading international trade fair for the bar and beverages industry.

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Since coming into formation, RIDEPLAY tv has been a proud sponsor and media partner of some of these lavish events surrounding major publications & conventions. All vendors that participated are encouraged to take advantage of the exclusive airtime offer through the RIDEPLAY tv screen inventory. Please contact your event producers for details. This is provided by William Andre Buchanan & ILL 4 Real Entertainment. Through RIDEPLAY tv ’s dynamic platform, these brands reached an engaged audience of tastemakers and trendsetters beyond the show floor, from billboards to in-ride experiences to digital stories that live well past last call. This years participant included New Exhibitors Mayer Premium Syrups, Isle of Harris Gin, Nativo Panamanian Rum, Rampur & Kadamba Indian Whisky among others.

Although these aired exclusively on our platform, you can view a compilation run HERE.