Mead has seen a recent rise in interest and intrigue as of late, and rightly so when you consider it is one of the oldest forms of alcohol. But modern mead isn't quite what you expect. Enter House Bear Brewing. House Bear is one of the newer mead brewers, but in the short time they […]
New Zealand is one of the most isolated wine producing regions on the planet. It’s also one of the smallest, accounting for less than 1% of the world crop. In spite of such apparent disadvantages, the Kiwis manage to sell two thirds of their crop in the world market. Obviously, they’re doing something right. To […]
Coming back for the second of the Brewery of the Month tasting, North Coast will be here Friday July 24th, 4-6pm. Creators of top tier beers like Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout, Brother Thelonious Monk Abbey Ale, and Old Stock Old Ale. This brewery offers these and other great beers year round, so there is […]
Check out a unique line up pf spirits from small producers across the US. Alex Torres will be presenting some craft distilling with truly interesting products. Clyde May Alabama Style Whiskey, Ancho Reyes Chile Liquor, Journeyman Rye and Cold River Blueberry Vodka
A relatively new brewery, Brewmaster Jack has caught up quick, making some of my favorite IPAs to come out of Massachusetts. A once one man operation (no, his name was not Jack), Brewmaster Jack can now be found throughout the state, though bottles don't last long on shelves. Big things are in the future for […]
Mayflower Brewing out of Plymouth, MA makes some of the finest traditional ales around. Their core line up could stand alone, with each English ale style represented and each hitting the mark. Their Porter is among the best porters around, both domestically and internationally. Their Coopers Series, a collection of specialty 4 packs, has produced […]
The newest addition to the Crown Royal portfolio, Regal Apple is a blend of select whiskies infused with natural apple flavors. The blend opens with a nose of bright apples balanced with the signature Crown Royal smoothness and hints of spice. The slightly tart, crisp apple with notes of caramel and light spice culminates in […]
Whether you are just getting into bourbon or are a long time aficionado, it is time to try Bulleit Bourbon (and Rye, for that matter). The Bulleit family has been making this fine spirit for generations and it is one of the very best buys on the whiskey shelf. It is a great expression of […]
Our Brewery of the Month for July is the northern California brewery North Coast. Creators of top tier beers like Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout, Brother Thelonious Monk Abbey Ale, and Old Stock Old Ale. This brewery offers these and other great beers year round, so there is no need to line up at the […]
Flowing from the interior highlands of the Massif Central west to the Bay of Biscay west to the North Atlantic Coast, the Loire Valley is France’s most diverse wine region. With the exception of its famous Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé, however, the wines of “The Garden France” tend to lack the attention they deserve, an […]
