The holiday season has returned. Many have begun planning meals, gifts, and safely navigating visiting friends and family this year. Aside from making the perfect dishes to don your holiday table, some are still not sure about the wine that should be served with dinner. Often, the wine chosen at holiday mealtimes is more of… Read more »
Stouts, Porters, and Brown Ales: The Dark (and Delicious) Sides of Fall
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The days are getting shorter, the leaves are missing from the trees, and the cozy, sun-lit days of fall are ushering in the colder temps. Even if you’re a boardshorts-wearing tan line sporting summer fan, you can stop mourning the end of the sunny season and welcome back the delicious dark beers of the fall.… Read more »
Decoding Wine Labels: How to Choose a Good Bottle
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Since the quarantine began, we’ve basically been stuck inside binging streaming services and sipping glasses of wine on the couch. Not that there is anything wrong with that, of course, but you might be curious about branching out your palate. Especially if you are still ignoring wine labels and buying your wine from a box,… Read more »
The Fundamental Rules of Pairing Food and Beer
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Pairing food and beer is especially fun for those of us that might not be as experienced as the sommelier at our favorite restaurant.
Distilling Around the World: Exploring Five Varieties of Whiskey
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There are thousands of varieties of whiskey (or whisky, depending on the area of the world) In this blog, we take a look at the big five.
Extracting the Facts: Home Brewing and Distilling Rules
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There’s a little confusion about what people can and cannot do in regards to home brewing and distilling. Learn about the laws in your area.
Green Beer Isn’t Just for St. Patrick’s Day: Eco-Friendly Brewing
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Earth Day is around the corner. In honor of eco-friendly brewing techniques, let’s explore some green brewing traditions – outside of St. Patricks Day.
A Love Letter to Oak in Brewing and Winemaking
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Because it is an important step, we would take a moment to spotlight oak in brewing and winemaking. Discover why we love oak and why you should, too!
How to Pair Food and Wine for the Holidays
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Buying a bottle wine to share at happy hour with friends is intimidating enough, let alone trying to choose a bottle that perfectly complements the food being served at a holiday meal. Some wine and food pairings can be disastrous depending on numerous factors: acidity, sweetness, flavor profile and more. Here’s exactly how to choose… Read more »
How to Host A Festive Wine Tasting Party for the Holidays
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Don’t decide between red or white wine this holiday season, invite some of your loved ones over and have them all! A wine tasting party is an ideal way to get your family and friends gathered together during the holiday season. Throwing a wine tasting party can be daunting, but here are a few key… Read more »