Madison Beer dedicated her 2023 memoir to her mom and dad

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Singer-songwriter Madison Beer has a close relationship with her family.

Her father, Robert Beer, is a luxury home builder based out of New York, and her mother, Tracie Beer, is an interior designer who invented the contour hanger. The pair got married in the 1990s and divorced in 2006, when Madison was 7 years old. By the time of their split, the Beers had welcomed Madison and her younger brother, Ryder.

“I was very fortunate that my parents were able to keep a relationship despite getting divorced,” Madison told Alex Cooper in an April 2023 episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast.

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In a 2019 profile with Elite Daily, Madison revealed that she sees both of her parents’ personalities in herself. She said Tracie is often “introverted, at home, in bed, chilling [and] doesn’t really like people,” while Robert is more social and outgoing.

So, who are Madison Beer’s parents? Here’s everything to know about Robert and Tracie Beer.

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Robert has worked in real estate development for over 30 years. He was previously on staff at his family construction company, Birchwood Development, in Long Island, New York, before starting his own company.

He founded Built By Beer, a luxury home-building business based in the Hamptons, in 2007. His company was named one of the best custom home builders in Old Westbury, New York, by Home Builder Digest.

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Madison’s mother is a known interior designer and the inventor of the contour hanger. Tracie had her big break in 2014 when she appeared on QVC to promote her unique invention designed specifically to accommodate halter tops.

“I am constantly inspired by my mom to never give up. She showed the true meaning of perseverance when she invented the Contour Hanger and now she is making her way to QVC!” Madison expressed her pride in a 2014 Facebook post before her mom’s TV presentation. “I’m eager for her appearance and would appreciate your support by tuning in! I’m so proud of you, mom. Love you xx.”

As per her LinkedIn profile, Tracie also devotes her time managing the careers of Madison and Ryder.

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Robert and Tracie are parents to Madison, who was born on March 5, 1999, and her younger brother, Ryder, who was born on May 3, 2002.

When Madison was 13, she moved to Los Angeles with Tracie and Ryder to pursue her dreams.

“I had to move out of my home in New York when I was 13,” she told The Sun in 2018. “I moved out to LA with my mom and brother. That was difficult for me.”

Tracie often posts pictures of herself and her two children on Instagram. “i am so thankful, happy & blessed,” she captioned a picture of her, Madison and Ryder on Instagram in 2021. In May 2023, the trio celebrated Ryder’s 21st birthday in Las Vegas.

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The former couple haven’t talked about their wedding publicly, but they were married in the 1990s.

In 2006, Robert and Tracie divorced, which proved difficult for the “Selfish” singer to navigate.

“My parents split up when I was 7,” Madison wrote on X (formerly Twitter) in 2016. “It’ll get easier and you’d rather them be happy & apart, then together and sad.”

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In Madison’s 2023 memoir The Half of It, the singer got candid about her rise to fame, music career and mental health. At the beginning of the book, Madison thanked Robert, Tracie and Ryder.

“For my mother, my brother, and my father — thank you. I know it hasn’t been easy,” she wrote.

Ahead of the book’s release, Madison spoke to PEOPLE about why she chose to write her debut memoir at 23 years old. “I really wanted to write this book now because I thought sharing some of the ups and downs in my life might be able to help other people navigate and relate,” she explained. “I called the book The Half of It as I know there will be more evolution and more to my story, but for now, I wanted to share my story in the hope that my journey might be comforting to others.”

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Tracie has talked about how she and Robert worked hard throughout the years to maintain a healthy co-parenting relationship.

“I have to just share & say I am so proud of my family,” Tracie wrote in the caption of a 2020 Instagram post. “So proud of Robert & I to be able coparent & show our children there can be peace & love after divorce.”

She continued, “So proud of my children for their courage and perseverance in all you do … Feeling thankful & blessed #modernfamily.”

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Whiskey and milk might seem like an unusual combination, but if you’ve ever enjoyed eggnog at Christmastime, you’ll get how tasty this combo can be. The creamy milk blends beautifully with the complex flavor of whiskey, becoming a drink that fits the bill both as a party swig and a nice digestif. What might surprise you, though, is that the idea of mixing whiskey with milk goes way back in time!

A “milk punch” is what you’d call any drink that’s made by mixing dairy milk with a spirit (such as whiskey). The earliest recorded mention of this concoction harkens back to 1688 when William Sacheverell mentioned in his travel dissertation, “An Account of the Isle of Man,” how he had “a bowl of milk-punch” after supper, which “proved a good medicine against the fleas.” In those days, milk punch was primarily consumed as a medicinal elixir, rather than the leisurely drink it is known as today.

It wasn’t until 1711 that a solid recipe for a brandy milk punch was written down in a cookbook by a housewife named Mary Rockett. This drink is a full-blown cocktail (possibly one of the oldest around) incorporating sugar and lemon zest-infused brandy, milk scalded on a stovetop until it slightly curdles, and lemon juice. After infusing the punch with grated nutmeg for a few hours, it was carefully strained through cheesecloth to remove milk solids and lemon zest before serving. That’s quite a fancy drink by 18th-century standards!

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Speaking of fancy, even though it’s not all that complicated of a drink today, back then, whiskey-imbued milk was literally a drink for royalty and high society. There were reports that, in 1838, Queen Victoria liked the milk punch produced by a gentleman named Nathaniel Whisson so much that she gave his company a royal warrant with a rather lofty title: “Purveyors of milk punch to Her Majesty.” However, the type that was enjoyed by Queen Victoria (and other historical figures like Charles Dickens and Benjamin Franklin) wouldn’t look like what you’d imagine of a drink called milk punch.

Called “clarified milk punch,” this mixture of milk and whiskey was clear in color! To make it, milk is curdled using an acid like lemon juice or brewed black tea. Then, the solid milk bits are filtered out, leaving a see-through liquid. Add your favorite whiskey, maybe a little citrus zest for flavor, and you’ll have a tasty drink in hand.

Since most of the milk solids are removed during the process, it tastes nothing like dairy milk. Instead, you’d get a slight sweetness with hints of the acid used for curdling and, of course, the kick of the liquor. This mix makes for a seriously tasty and smooth drink — so much so that, as an 1873 Brooklyn Eagle article put it, it’s “the surest thing in the world to get drunk on,” via Atlas Obscura.

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Move over, Josh. There’s a new wine that promises to be the next viral hit.

With Love Is Blind fans viewers eager for the February 14 season six premiere, Netflix just announced that it’s partnering with Cupcake Vineyards to release a wine inspired by the reality dating show.

Titled “Love Is Wine,” the Chardonnay is described as having notes of creamy butter, apricot, apple, and a touch of vanilla. And if the “Love Is Wine” bottle looks familiar, it’s likely because it takes its cue from the iconic gold wine goblets frequently featured in the hands of Love Is Blind contestants.

We’ve also heard that the buttery Chardonnay pairs quite well with on-screen drama.

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To celebrate the launch of the new wine, which will be available on February 1, Cupcake Vineyards recruited several past contestants from Love Is Blind and sent them back to the pods for a fun video.

Micah Lussier (season four), Taylor Rue (season five), Bartise Bowden (season three), and Marshall Glaze (season four) can be seen schmoozing it up in the pods with a mystery date. Unbeknownst to them, their mystery date is a bottle of “Love Is Wine.”

The wine, and the accompanying video, are already a hit on social media, but some fans in the comments aren’t impressed with the cameo from Bartise, one of the show’s most controversial stars. He fired back at his haters, suggesting that his critics “go CHILL tf out and have some Chardonnay.”

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A woman kicked off a plane to Santorini for being drunk has avoided jail after claiming she downed four double vodkas to soothe her ‘flight anxiety’.

Jessica Chance, 37, had been staring at the possibility of a two-year prison term after she was arrested for lashing out at police officers who hauled her off the TUI flight.

She had to be handcuffed to stop her legging it back across the tarmac at Manchester Airport and called one a ‘Nazi’ as she was placed in the back of a van on September 15 last year.

But Chance told the city’s crown court she had been ‘self-medicating’ with alcohol because she could not get any tablets from Boots which might calm her nerves.

She said she had previously been prescribed medication ‘on the basis flying created in her a heightened sense of fear and anxiety’ but was told the prescription was no longer available.

Chance, from Crofton, Wakefield, pleaded guilty to being drunk on an aircraft.

She was sentenced to four weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months, after the judge agreed ‘mental health issues’ were a factor in her behaviour.

The incident occurred on September 15 last year after Chance had booked a trip to the Greek island of Santorini with her sister.

Police were summoned to Terminal 2 following a woman’s disruptive attempt to board her TUI flight to Rhodes, from which she was ejected due to her intoxicated and disorderly behavior.

Prosecutor Tobias Collins reported: ‘An incident was observed by the police at the bottom of the airstairs, where the defendant was seen struggling with the staff while trying to board the plane.

The staff corroborated that the defendant was previously asked to deplane, yet she persistently endeavored to reboard following this.

Upon being taken to the police van, she verbally abused the officers, even going as far as to address one as a Nazi. She was subsequently arrested and remained silent following her caution.’

The court heard Chance had since lost her job following the incident.

Defending, Ian Metcalfe said: ‘Ms Chance is entirely ashamed of herself for what went on on September 15 of last year.

‘She was flying out to Greece with her sister and had never actually been to Greece before.

‘When she had flown in the past, the defendant says she would be prescribed medication from her doctor on the basis that flying created in her a heightened sense of fear and anxiety. But on this occasion the GP indicated that he no longer issued prescriptions for that particular cause.

‘Ms Chance therefore assumed that she would be able to pick something up that would pacify her at the airport at Boots, but nothing was available so she resorted to self-medicating by drinking too much, too much vodka in fact.

‘It is important to emphasise that there was no immediate safety risk caused or created by her conduct. If she had broken free and ran across the runway that would have created a difficulty – but that didn’t happen.

‘We are also not dealing with the case of behaviour when the plane was in flight and we are not dealing with the sort of case which required the rerouting of the aircraft.’

He said Chance had shown ‘genuine remorse’ for her conduct.

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Chance was also ordered to complete 120 hours of unpaid work and pay £510 in costs.

Sentencing her, the judge Ms Recorder Jennifer Cleeve told her: ‘For passengers to reach a point that they have to complain about your behaviour, it shows that it must have caused some concern.

‘You had drunk four double vodkas and some lager to assist with your anxiety. You drank an obscene amount of alcohol, this was not an attempt to “take the edge off”.

‘In mitigation, you are remorseful and embarrassed about your behaviour and you have lost your own job as a result of having committed this offence which is punishment in itself.

‘Usually, you are medicated for fear of flying. You sought medication on this occasion but you were unsuccessful. To a small extent, mental health factors may have contributed to your behaviour.

‘You do not pose a danger to the public.’

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Previously, we shared our experiences of sampling some budget-friendly red and white wines from Argentina, typically found at local stores. It’s worth mentioning that Argentina also boasts a range of high-end premium wines capable of vying with the world’s finest.

The sequence of wine-producing regions in Argentina extends in an extraordinary length, covering more than 1,200 miles from Salta in the north all the way to Patagonia in the southern tip. These regions, nestled against the Andes Mountains, in their eroded peak soils, export exceptional wines. Contributing to the reach of their grape cultivation are significant diurnal temperature fluctuations and an arid climate which helps stave off pests and diseases.

In recent times, we had the opportunity to sample a range of high-ranking red and white wines. We were quite taken with them. Here’s what we thought.

Trapiche Gran Medalla Chardonnay Mendoza 2020 ($35-40). This chardonnay was very pleasing, offering notes of citrus and apple, finished with a touch of creaminess.

Vina Cobos Vinculum Chardonnay Mendoza 2019 ($55). This Chardonnay originates from the project of Paul Hobbs. The influence of California is notable in its beautiful tropical fruit notes, a hint of light toasty oak, and a splash of lemon, making it our favorite white wine.

Otronia No. 3 & No. 6 Chardonnay Patagonia 2019 ($90). This Chardonnay, grown in the cool climate of Patagonia, is characterized by mineral-driven apple and citrus notes.

Achaval Ferrer Quimera Mendoza 2019 ($40). This wine stood out, especially considering its price. It’s an excellent blend of 59% malbec combined with the four other classic red Bordeaux varietals. Its production process remained unfined and unfiltered. Yields for this wine were remarkably low — just 1.3 tons per acre, resulting in a hefty, intense wine that features mature plum and blackberry notes encased in soft tannins. This was our favorite from the red wine selection.

Alta Vista Single Vineyard Albaneve Campo De Los Andes Valle De Uco Malbec 2018 ($50). This pleasing wine, crafted with 100% Malbec grapes and aged in French oak, boasts dominant flavors of plum and cherry with a hint of vanilla.

Fabre Montmayou Grandvin Partida Limitada Red Wine Luhan De Cuyo 2019 ($54). Primarily featuring malbec with hints of cabernet sauvignon and merlot, this red wine has been aged in French oak and offers a smooth experience with notes of plum and vanilla. It is exceptionally easy to drink.

Otronia No. 1 Pinot Noir Patagonia 2019 ($90). This wine is cultivated in the cool-climate Patagonia region in southern Argentina. Estate bottled with organic grapes, this pinot noir leaves a strong impression on the palate, characterized by both ripe and sour cherries.

Susana Balbo Nosotros Single Vineyard Nomade Malbec Valle De Uco Mendoza 2018 ($125). Although the price may be daunting, this was our favorite of the reds. With the ability to rival some of the best that Napa Valley has to offer, this superior wine offers aromas and flavors of plum, cherry, and cedar that work together to create an incredibly enjoyable experience. The wine is aged in primarily new French oak for over a year, further contributing to its extraordinary quality.

When conversing about sparkling wines, most wine enthusiasts can list off a number of varieties such as champagne, cava, prosecco, and a selection of domestic offerings. However, the mention of Trentodoc is likely to be met with confusion.

Despite the limited availability in the U.S., a sparkling wine producer in the northeastern part of Italy has become known for its obscurity. This mountainous region was once under the Austro-Hungarian Empire before the First World War. Following the war, it came under the control of Italy.

The only types of sparkling wine produced here are white and rosé. Produced from the same grapes used in French champagne and utilizing the same production methods.

The result is a truly exceptional sparkling wine that in some cases can even be compared with its French counterpart. Trentodoc, which only has around 2,800 acres of grape-producing land for their sparkling wine, is consumed mostly in Italy, representing 80% of the total consumption.

In order to better understand this sparkling wine, we tasted three rosés from the region. We wished to determine whether this wine, which is difficult to source, should be sought after by consumers.

Our top picks were the 2016 Rotari Trentodoc Rosé ($25), a blend of 75% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay. This sparkling wine featured a yeasty, bready aroma complemented by notes of strawberry and cherry. It’s a refreshingly vibrant and full-bodied wine.

Another favorite was the Ferrari Trentodoc Brut Rosé N/V ($35-40), comprised of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. Again, the enticing yeasty aroma was present, this time paired with creamy berry notes. A delightful sparkling wine that is a pleasure to drink.

We were also fond of the True Myth San Luis Obispo Coast Pinot Noir 2022 ($28). The Central Coast region recently became an AVA. This affordable and enjoyable wine delivers classic flavors of juicy strawberry and cherry with a touch of spice.

The San Salvatore Elea 2008 Campania 2018 ($20) also stood out. The majority of this Italian wine from Campania is stainless-steel fermented to maintain the freshness of the Greco grape. With the advantage of Mediterranean maritime influences, it conveys notes of stone fruit and olive interlaced with minerality.

Bodegas Alto Moncayo Garnacha 2020 ($50). From Campo de Borja, Spain, this all garnacha, derived from old vine grapes, astounded us with its depth. It boasts jam-packed strawberry and black cherry flavors, with plenty of spice and pepper adding thrill to the mix.

Cormorant Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2021 ($24). After a 12-year tenure at Fetzer, Charlie Gilmore launched his solo label in 2018. With organically grown grapes, he’s designed a balanced sauvignon blanc that’s high in purity and intensity, minus the mouth-constricting grassy and grapefruit tones. Notes of white peach, citrus, and ginger make this wine not only exclusive but tantalizing as well.

Chalmers Felicitas 2019 ($42). With fresh wines hitting the American market, Australia’s Victoria region is gradually becoming prominent. This sparkling wine, solely composed of the fiano grape, is incredibly extraordinary. The fresh and tasty concoction we found was unexpected, coming from a grape variety native to Italy. It features nice acidity and apple notes.

Tom Marquardt and Patrick Darr have been regularly sharing their wine knowledge through a syndicated column since 1985. Visit their blog at moreaboutwine.com. They can be contacted at marq1948@gmail.com.

JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – Any entrepreneur will attest that coming up with an innovative idea is often the easier piece of the puzzle. The real challenge lies in the execution of promises made.

This fact is exemplified by a beer company in Georgia. This company has chosen a specific target audience for their products.

Ultra Right Beer was created nine months prior, capitalizing on the conservative criticism of Bud Light’s trans marketing campaign.

The spearhead of the initiative, Seth Weathers, aged 39, has positioned Ultra Right as a “100% Woke Free American Beer”. Initially, he had partnered with a brewery situated in Lawrenceville. Currently, he utilizes the services of a larger brewery in Lakeland, Florida.

He also sells calendars, hats and t-shirts on his website promoting his conservative values.

But more than 100 would-be customers have instead headed to a different website, the Better Business Bureau,

filing complaints that they paid Weathers for beer that never arrived.

The company currently has an F Rating at the BBB.

“I don’t care what product or ideology you’re doing,” Tony Leuci of Tampa, Florida, told the FOX 5 I-Team.

“This is horrible customer service.”

Leuci’s spouse submitted a request in September for a unique version of Conservative Dad’s Revenge six-pack featuring Donald Trump’s photo.

After four months, the order still hadn’t arrived. The only communication Leuci received from the organization was a non-specific email proposing reimbursements, delivered after the FOX 5 I-Team began probing.

“It’s unbearably annoying that there’s no one to respond to your concerns when they claim to be a business.” Leuci vented. “That is not a real business operation.”

Walker Means who resides in Edinboro, Pennsylvania has been anticipating his beer since November. The company’s website had assured him of delivery within one month.

“I placed an order for two reasons,” he explained. “One to obviously give a pretty nice gift but also to support the kind of company I thought was kind of spearheading the movement of not shoving things down our throats all the time.”

And now?

“Absolutely not,” Means said. “They’ve just chosen not to communicate. And that’s a shame.”

Weathers explained to the FOX 5 I-Team his four-person company was overwhelmed with orders, and no one bothered to pay attention to the BBB complaints.

“If someone doesn’t want the beer at this time, we’ll offer them a refund,” he said. “We’re doing the best we can to put it in the cans and get it out as fast as we can.”

Criticism of a socially-conscious company’s shoddy customer service isn’t unique.

Two years ago, the FOX 5 I-Team investigated identical complaints about Support Black Colleges, created to raise awareness of Historically Black Colleges and Universities or HBCUs.

That company also scored an F with the BBB. Customers were furious that their hoodies and shirts had yet to arrive, and no one from Support Black Colleges seemed to care.

The proprietors assured the public that they would take steps to change the current scenario, even as their business maintains an F-rating.

Weathers remained true to his commitment of channeling part of the proceeds from beer sales towards conservative causes. $50,000 from the sales of the Trump mugshot beer was donated to the GA GOP by Ultra Right Beer. Additionally, an equal amount has been pledged to aid David Shafer’s defense fund, who is one of the alleged fake electors charged in Fulton County.

Various others such as the 1776 Project PAC, Let Them Live, and Red Renaissance have also received donations from Weathers’ company.

According to Weathers, he is fond of his customers and extends his sentiments even to those irked by the present delay.

Dawn Young of Orange Park, Florida, at last received her beer following lodging a complaint, personally to Weathers on X. Furthermore, she was refunded.

“I sincerely hope it’s genuine and provides help to the conservative movement,” she expressed.

Garrard County Distilling Co. in Kentucky with the birthplace of Prohibition pioneer Carrie Nation off to the side.

One of the most ambitious new projects to emerge in Kentucky bourbon in years has the potential to make big waves in the whiskey world. The massive Garrard County Distilling Co. just outside Lexington, Kentucky, began filling its first barrels on January 2. Those barrels will soon be joined by many, many, more, the facility can produce 8.5 million gallons or 150,000 barrels of whiskey per year.

Owned by Atlanta-based Staghorn, the $250+ million independent distillery project in Lancaster, KY, will support the company’s brands and provide much-needed liquid for a bevy of other startup and established brands looking for whiskey.

“We are living in the greatest era ever for whiskey; there has been an explosion of interest worldwide,” says Ray Franklin, the founder and president of Staghorn. “Our goal from day one has been to craft the finest whiskeys in the world, and with our new facility, we can fuel the growth of our brands and help others too, plus bring some much-needed jobs to a region looking for them.”

Ray Franklin, the founder and president of Staghorn.

Construction of the facility began during the pandemic, allowing the project to fly under the radar of most whiskey fans. Situated on a 210-acre site, the large distillery has dual towering column stills from Vendome Copper and Brass Works and two rickhouses capable of holding numerous barrels each. Plans are underway to expand the number of rickhouses to a substantial number by 2030, meaning a vast amount of barrels of spirits can be aged onsite.

If Staghorn hasn’t crossed your radar yet, that’s not surprising. The brand was conceived in 2018 by industry expert Franklin and introduced its first product, All Nations Whiskey, in 2020. This was made with whiskey sourced from reputable Kentucky distilleries. Resisting the urge to expand too quickly, All Nations Whiskey was introduced gradually, initially only being released in a certain part of Kentucky and Atlanta as its new premises was under construction.

All Nations bourbons, named in honor of early Prohibition pioneer Carrie Nation, a Kentucky native, vary from premium to super premium quality. Over the past few years, they have been the recipients of multiple Double Gold medals at the esteemed San Francisco World Wine and Spirit competitions.

All Nations Whiskey, the initial brand launched by Staghorn.

In its drive to boost its presence, Staghorn is set to roll out several other fresh brands and offerings in 2024 while concurrently enlarging All Nations with a perspective for nationwide distribution. They boast of 17,000 procured barrels currently aging in their rickhouses as a reserve for this movement. These are expected to bridge the gap until their in-house whiskies ripen in approximately four years. Garrard County Distilling plans on an announcement for a chief distiller at the beginning of February.

The modern facility is likely to pull visitors to the celebrated Bourbon Trail in Kentucky. In order to leverage this influx, Garrard County recently revoked its dry status, a rule dating back to the era of Mrs. Nation, a notable resident. To underscore the significance of Carrie Nation to their brand, Staghorn sponsored the relocation of her actual birth house situated nearby onsite. This stone house will be integrated into a visitor center that will comprise a separate tasting room and a restaurant, scheduled to open by the end of the year.

“The first distillery from Staghorn, Garrard County Distilling Co. showcases their immense devotion and the ambitious scale at which they are venturing into this category. This reflects the global allure of bourbon originating from our wonderful commonwealth,” stated Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. “The investment by Staghorn is a pleasant supplement for the Lancaster and Garrard County communities, as well as for tourism in Kentucky. I express gratitude to the company’s leadership for their vision to progress within the commonwealth, thereby endorsing Kentucky’s status as the world’s bourbon hub.”