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2026 Irish Red For St. Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick’s Day is a perfect excuse to brew something Irish inspired. Mike usually makes stouts for the holiday, but this time he brewed an Irish Red Ale for the family’s traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner. The goal was a simple, drinkable beer that would appeal to everyone who stopped by for the celebration. […] The post 2026 Irish Red For St. Patrick’s Day appeared first on Brew Dudes .
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Chicago’s Half Acre Beer Company and Maplewood Brewery Merge Amid Craft Consolidation Wave
Half Acre Beer Company and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery, two of Chicago’s largest craft breweries, are set to merge into a new beverage company, the businesses announced on Tuesday. Both breweries will operate independently at their respective taprooms, but the joint venture will consolidate their behind-the-scenes business operations to form an unnamed, “premier Chicago beverage company,” per the release. The merger comes after a wave of shutterings in the Windy City’s craft beer scene. Five breweries, including Casa Humilde, have closed or announced closures in just the last six weeks. The article Chicago’s Half Acre Beer Company and Maplewood Brewery Merge Amid Craft Consolidation Wave appeared first on VinePair .
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THE RUM HISTORIAN’S TIMELESS REVIEW: MODERN CARIBBEAN RUM
Marco Pierini, The Rum Historian, brings us a new section called "Timeless Review" where he reviews old and new books. This month's book review is on: Modern Caribbean Rum.
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Focus Style – When rums aged in ex-sherry casks take center stage
Sherry, oloroso, PX, Xérès… these are words that are increasingly found on rum bottle labels. Former Spanish fortified and/or oxidative wine barrels are increasingly being used to finish special and/or limited editions, and are even sometimes used in the aging of regular vintages. What explains this craze among rum brands? Historically, the practice of using… Cet article Focus Style – When rums aged in ex-sherry casks take center stage est apparu en premier sur Rumporter .
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Our selection of rums aged in ex-Sherry casks
Without being exhaustive, we have tried to be as eclectic as possible in this selection, with rums made from molasses, cane honey, pure juice, French, British, or Spanish traditions, with varying degrees of alcohol content, with or without esters, at affordable or higher prices… Finally, some of these vintages have only spent a few months… Cet article Our selection of rums aged in ex-Sherry casks est apparu en premier sur Rumporter .
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Interview – Cyrille Lawson, Sales Director at HSE
Read also: Style Focus – When rums aged in ex-sherry barrels take center stage Cyrille, why has it been so long since we’ve seen a Finition du Monde in ex-sherry casks? Because we don’t produce it anymore. Historically, we worked with Anthony Macallan. He had specifically increased his cask requirements to take into account our… Cet article Interview – Cyrille Lawson, Sales Director at HSE est apparu en premier sur Rumporter .
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Interview – Grégoire Leyx, CEO of Alter Oak
Read also: Style Focus – When rums aged in ex-sherry barrels take center stage Grégoire, can you explain the differences between sherries? It’s very complicated, even for me, someone who works with ex-sherry casks every day. Behind this Anglo-Saxon word, there are actually several appellations: Pedro Ximénez, Xérès, oloroso, fino, amontillado, palo cortado, manzanilla, PX… .… Cet article Interview – Grégoire Leyx, CEO of Alter Oak est apparu en premier sur Rumporter .
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Single-Barrel Pick Programs Multiply at Independent Bottle Shops
Store picks have always been a niche. They're becoming a category. Here's what to look for on the label, what the program structures actually mean, and which kinds of picks are worth chasing.
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410: How can a bottle of wine become the invitation for Come Over October? John Boynton, CEO of Arterra Wines Canada, shares his insights
How can a bottle of wine become the invitation, slow down the moment, and create space for real conversation? Why does the wine industry need to look beyond wine itself to win back consumers? How can wine become more relevant to younger consumers? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with John Boynton. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks . Highlights Why does John believe wine can help combat the growing problem of loneliness? What makes wine uniquely suited to slowing us down and creating deeper face-to-face connections? How can a bottle of wine serve as both the invitation and the excuse to spend time together? What did the first year of Come Over October reveal about people's desire for more meaningful connection? Why does John believe wine forces us to be more present in an increasingly digital world? How did Come Over October change the way John prioritizes time with his own friends and family? Why are younge
video¡ANALIZAMOS LA CONVOCATORIA VINOTINTO PARA LOS AMISTOSOS! | RedWine
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Phraya “Elements” Thailand Rum – Review
With the release of the Shakara rum by Velier a couple of years ago, and small-distillery bottlings made by Chalong Bay and Issan, Thailand has come into the spotlight as an Asian rum producer to which we should perhaps be paying more attention. For now the rums we know about are made mostly by such [Click here for the full review...]
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Why side-pull taps are changing the way we drink beer
Walk into the right taproom on a Tuesday night and you might spot something a bartender treats less like a chore and more like a small ritual. A stainless faucet turned sideways. A deliberate pour building layer by layer, foam rising ahead of the beer beneath it. This is the side-pull faucet, a piece of Czech brewing culture that has quietly been finding its way onto bar tops well beyond its homeland. It's a two-handed pour, unhurried by design: one hand steadies the glass while the other coaxes the handle open in small increments, reading the foam as it builds. The question worth asking is whether this changes how beer actually tastes, or simply how it looks in the glass. Read on as beer educator Ryan Guererri goes deeper into the details behind the side-pull tap and whether it does make a difference. What makes a side-pull tap different? Unlike a standard tap where the bartender pulls the handle down fully and lets gravity and pressure do the work, a side pull faucet operates a bit m
podcast· 52:52· Ep 67Manuel Tschanz, Silou: «Winzer sein ist eine Lebenseinstellung.»
Manuel Tschanz wollte eigentlich gar nie Winzer werden. Heute führt er gemeinsam mit seiner Frau Maja Möckli Silou Wines am Bielersee – mit viel Leidenschaft, frischen Ideen und einer Aussicht, bei der man gerne etwas länger sitzen bleibt. In der neuen Folge von Weinfach erzählt der Jungwinzer den Podcast-Hosts Karin Frautschi und Reto Scherrer, wie ein Madeira aus dem Jahr 1795 seinen Weg in die Weinwelt prägte, wie sich der Weinbau in der Drei-Seen-Region entwickelt, und weshalb manchmal sogar die eigenen Füsse eine Rolle spielen. Jung, frisch und trotzdem fest mit der Heimat verbunden: Silou Wines bewegt sich bewusst zwischen Moderne und Tradition. Warum die Weine englische Namen tragen und wie das in der traditionsreichen Weinregion ankommt, gehört ebenso zur Geschichte wie seine besondere Beziehung zum Chasselas. Denn für Manuel Tschanz ist die wichtigste Weissweinsorte der Region mehr als Hauswein: «Chasselas war meine Muttermilch.» Degustiert werden drei Weine von Silou Wines Ts
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GSN Review: High West Bourye 2026 (Batch No. 26A21)
High West has announced the 2026 release of Bourye, its annual, limited release blend of straight bourbon and rye whiskeys. This year’s release of Bourye marries two straight bourbon whiskey mash bills with two straight rye whiskey mash bills: – 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% barley malt from MGP – 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted […]
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A Tour of Wine Grapes: Sangiovese
Sangiovese 🍷 Photo by Agne27 on Wikimedia Commons Sangiovese is the most widely planted red wine grape in Italy. The name comes from Latin words meaning " the blood of Jupiter ," which shows that people have grown it since ancient Roman times. Its main home is the Tuscany region of Italy, where winemakers use it to make famous wines like Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. Today, farmers also grow this grape in other warm parts of the world, including California, Washington State, and South Australia. Aromas include red cherry, strawberry, and dried herbs. On the palate, it has flavors of tart cherry, plum and blackberry. It is naturally high in acidity, which makes the wine taste crisp. It also has medium-high tannins. The aging potential of the wine depends on how the winemaker made it. Simple, inexpensive bottles are meant to be consumed within 3 to 5 years of the harvest. High-quality bottles can age in a cellar for 10 to 20 years. Serve Sangiovese at 60°F to 65°F (15°C to 18°C).
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The Mocktail Shift: The Future of Inclusive Beverage Catering
Mocktail Culture Isn’t a Trend… It’s a Shift For years, alcohol-free drinks were treated like an afterthought at events. Guests who weren’t drinking were usually handed a soda, sparkling water, or maybe a basic juice. It checked a box… but it didn’t create an experience. That dynamic has changed. Today’s guests expect the same creativity, […]
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How to Cope with Depression During Addiction Recovery
Depression and addiction recovery frequently collide. For many people, depressive symptoms don't disappear when they get sober — they become more visible. The substances that once masked painful emotions are gone, and the emotional weight underneath them can feel suddenly overwhelming. Knowing why this happens, and what to do about it, is one of the most important things a person in recovery can learn. This guide is written specifically for people who are in recovery from substance use and are experiencing depression. It covers the unique reasons depression surfaces during recovery, how it increases relapse risk, and the coping strategies that work best within a recovery context. The post How to Cope with Depression During Addiction Recovery appeared first on Nova Recovery Center Near Austin Texas .
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Rum In The News - March 2026
Mike Kunetka shares with us in the March 2026 issue of "Got Rum?" magazine the most recent and noteworthy headlines in the rum industry.
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Best Gift Ideas for a Friend Who Loves Wine - For Every Occasion
Selecting the right gift to present to a friend can be a tough job. You have to keep in mind their likes and dislikes, for example, if your friend likes wine too much, then you can, and you should definitely go for a wine gift itself.But choosing the right wine among all the types can be a further.. Read More
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Elmer T. Lee Charity Sweepstakes: Win a Rare Barrel Pick Experience at Buffalo Trace for St. Jude
Elmer T. Lee Charity Sweepstakes from Sazerac Barrel Select offers a rare $18,000 single barrel experience at Buffalo Trace, picking a barrel with Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley. Benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, here’s how to enter. The post Elmer T. Lee Charity Sweepstakes: Win a Rare Barrel Pick Experience at Buffalo Trace for St. Jude first appeared on BourbonBlog .
videoChâteau Figeac: What Every Wine Collector Needs to Know!
In this wine collecting video, John Jackson DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm discusses iconic Right Bank Bordeaux producer Chateau Figeac in detail. Attorney Somm discusses Chateau Figeac's grape growing and wine making philosophy. Finally, Attorney Somm discusses wine collecting and wine buying strategies, as well as his favorite vintages of Chateau Figeac. NAPA VALLEY DECODED: New Book from Attorney Somm Whether you want to discover affordable, high‑quality Cabernets, navigate all 17 AVAs plus Pritchard Hill with confidence, better understand your own palate and the wine styles that fit it, or pick up practical tips for visiting, Napa Valley Decoded is the #1 Best Selling comprehensive resource you need to make smarter, more confident choices. Now available in hardcover and Kindle here: https://amzn.to/4x7fJ3Y MY FAVORITE FLASH SITE - Sign up to receive $10 off your first order! https://lastbottlewines.com?referral_code=OTQ0MzE5NjkyODI4NA WINE COLLECTOR RESOURCES & CELLAR TOOLS Bo
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【 Review 】Akkeshi Single Malt Japanese Whisky “Risshu”
The latest in the Nijushisekki Series from Akkeshi Distillery is now on sale. Single malt “Risshu” product review, features and price. The Nijushisekki Series has finally reached its 20th installment. This Risshu is positioned as the opening of the final movement of the Nijushisekki Series. Risshyu is one of the Nijushisekki, and according to the […]
videoPicks for 2023 Bordeaux Release at BC Liquor Stores - Chateau Clinet 2023
Wine 37 in brochure. Release is on September 26, 2026
videoShorter macerations. Lower temperatures. More elegance.
Manuel Louzada on how climate change is quietly rewriting the winemaking rulebook at Almaviva. #WinePodcast #ManuelLouzada #Almaviva #ClimateChange #Winemaking #Shorts