Derek Brown Expands Role with The Daily Pour and Drinks with Benefits

Brown Joins as Drinks with Benefits plans additional markets and significantly larger trade Summit in 2027

NEW YORK, Nov. 12th, 2026. The Daily Pour today announced that Derek Brown, the award-winning bartender, author, category pioneer, and leading advocate for mindful drinking, will curate the programming for the Drinks with Benefits Summit, The Daily Pour’s flagship alcohol-free trade event in New York City, and lead sponsor strategy and outreach across all of the company’s non-alcoholic events. Brown, who also served as Head Judge of the Zero Proof Choice Awards, will continue in that role.

Drinks with Benefits launched in 2025 and has quickly become the most significant event for alcohol-free beverages. This year’s event welcomed about 700 attendees and 75 brands to the Altman Building in New York City, in addition to a wildly successful second-day Summit geared toward the trade.

In 2027, Drinks with Benefits plans to bring its consumer events to additional markets around the country and significantly expand the New York B2B Summit. Plans for the Summit include an exhibition hall, more panel discussions, and dedicated networking and meeting time for trade buyers, distributors and press.

“Adult non-alcoholic (ANA) beverage continues to grow and has moved from the periphery to the center of what we drink, and we need a place to celebrate that, connect to others in the industry, and learn from each other” said Derek Brown. “The Daily Pour has built that place with Drinks with Benefits. I’m excited to help build a trade program that gives brands, buyers, and bartenders real reasons to connect.”

“Derek has been a leading advocate for non-alcoholic drinks from the very beginning, and there are few people more respected in the space,” said Andrew Eisbrouch, Co-Founder and President of The Daily Pour. “Bringing him in to curate the Summit and lead sponsor strategy across all of our events is huge for us as we expand into new markets and grow the trade side of the business.”

Details on 2027 dates and markets will be announced soon.

About Derek Brown

Derek Brown is a beverage consultant, entrepreneur, author, and one of the most influential voices in American drinking culture. Through Drink Company, he has built acclaimed bars including Columbia Room, named “Best American Cocktail Bar” at the 2017 Spirited Awards. Today he helps restaurants and hotels build profitable beverage programs that put choice first across alcoholic, non-alcoholic, and functional drinks. He is the author of Mindful Mixology and Spirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters, has received the Industry Impact Award at the 2024 Bar & Restaurant Expo, and was inducted into the Sans Bar Academy NA Hall of Fame in 2026.

About The Daily Pour

Founded in 2024 by entrepreneur and TV host Dan Abrams, The Daily Pour is the ultimate media and events platform for the modern drinker. Through its AI-powered app, major social following, original videos and best-in-class tasting festivals around the country, The Daily Pour delivers trusted recommendations, cultural context, and premium experiences across whiskey, tequila, agave, rum, and emerging non-alcoholic categories. To learn more, visit: thedailypour.com

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