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Town Hall Brewery Czar Jack Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout
Town Hall Brewery Czar Jack Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout - Craft Beer Time Town Hall Brewery’s Czar Jack is one of those beers that carries real weight in craft beer history. Long before barrel-aged beer became its own celebrated category, this imperial stout carved out its place by becoming the first barrel-aged beer to win a Gold Medal at the Great American Beer Festival, back when it had […] The post Town Hall Brewery Czar Jack Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout appeared first on Craft Beer Time .
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The 2026 Spice Beer Draft & Competition!
Are you ready to spice up your brewing game? Our next big club challenge is here, and it’s time to see who can master the art of the spice. Whether you are a seasoned pro or looking to try something new, this is your chance to showcase your creativity. The Ultimate Prize The stakes are … Continue reading The 2026 Spice Beer Draft & Competition! →
videoGeorgian Orange Wine: Amber Wine, Qvevri and Skin Contact Explained #wine
In this short clip from my D6 Orange Wine module, Daria Kholodilina explains one of the biggest challenges in marketing Georgian amber wine internationally: the confusion around orange wine, skin-contact white wine and qvevri wine. Not all qvevri wine is orange wine, and not all orange wine is made in qvevri. But Georgia’s traditional winemaking methods offer some of the most fascinating examples of skin-contact white wines in the world. For the full Wine with Jimmy D6 Orange Wine module, including producer interviews, winemaking context and exam-focused guidance for WSET Diploma students, visit: https://e-learningwine.winewithjimmy.com/course/d6-orange-wine #OrangeWine #AmberWine #Qvevri #GeorgianWine #SkinContactWine #WSETDiploma #D6Wine #WineWithJimmy
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Making Herstory: Four Women Shaping The Wine World
Celebrating women winemakers on International Women’s Day.
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Alien Field Report: Scotty Returns to Highland Gaelic Ale
Greetings, carbon-based fermentation enthusiasts. Your friendly extraterrestrial correspondent from BeerAlien.com has intercepted an interesting cultural transmission from the mountainous beer-producing region known as Asheville, North Carolina. The local craft-beer civilization—specifically the entity called Highland Brewing—has revived a historic visual lifeform associated with one of their oldest fermentation artifacts: Gaelic Amber Ale. Allow me to translate... The post Alien Field Report: Scotty Returns to Highland Gaelic Ale appeared first on Beer Alien .
video"I've never ever had a bad bottle of..."
"I've never ever had a bad bottle of..." Want to watch the whole episode? Type RIOJA and I'll send it to you Founded more than 150 years ago, López de Heredia has become one of the defining names of traditional Rioja, holding onto old-school winemaking methods while much of the wine world chased trends. Carlos explains why this producer is considered one of the great benchmark wineries of the world, compares it to legendary Bordeaux estates, and reveals why he’s never had a bad bottle in 26 years of tasting wine professionally.
videoWe Spent $15,000 to Restage Wine's Most Famous Tasting
Fifty years ago, in a single afternoon in Paris, the wine world got turned upside down. A British wine merchant named Steven Spurrier pitched a handful of Californian wines against the best of France in a blind tasting. The French were humiliated — and the Americans took the gold in both reds and whites. Australia wasn't invited. For the 50th anniversary, we spent $15,000 flying to California to ask the question we've never been able to answer: what if Spurrier had come south in '76? What would the Aussie line-up have looked like? And how would it have gone? We asked Brian Croser, Andrew Caillard MW, and Max Allen — three of the most respected voices in Australian wine — to independently tell us which Aussie wines would've made the tasting. We tracked down the original Californian wines that beat France. And we sat them down in front of three completely independent palates: Rajat Parr, one of America's most influential sommeliers; Peter Koff MW, the cult blind taster; and ourselves.
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Guinness Turns St. Patrick’s Day Into a Month-Long Celebration With Bagels, Givebacks, and Festivities
For many beer fans, St. Patrick’s Day is one of the biggest celebrations of the year. Pints are flowing, parades fill the streets, and bars across the country are packed with people raising a toast together. But this year, Guinness is stretching the celebration well beyond just one day . According to a new announcement, Guinness is turning March into a full month of St. Patrick’s Day festivities , complete with a unique food collaboration, charity initiatives supporting bartenders and hospitality workers, and major appearances at iconic celebrations across the United States. As someone who spends a lot of time exploring beer culture, I always enjoy seeing how breweries celebrate big beer holidays—and this one brings together food, community, and tradition in some pretty interesting ways. A Guinness Bagel Collaboration You Probably Didn’t See Coming One of the most unique parts of the celebration is a limited-edition collaboration between Guinness and PopUp Bagels . The two brands have
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MN Breweries Respond to ICE by Giving Back to Communities
Several Minnesota breweries are reacting to the chaos that Minnesota immigrants have been through lately, with good intentions. Namely ICE and their oppressive mission, Operation […]
videoAre you ready for the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines?
Have you been considering taking the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines? Want to know what the qualification involves before you begin? If so, join WSET School London's Head of Education and Events, Lydia Harrison MW, for a detailed overview of the course, including: How studying for the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines could benefit you and your career The structure of the qualification What you'll learn How you're assessed Available study methods
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When Time Slows in the Glass
There are moments when a wine feels less like a drink and more like a time capsule — a connection to place, patience, and the art of letting things evolve. The 2002 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers was one of those bottles. The post When Time Slows in the Glass appeared first on DallasWineChick.com .
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Lagunitas Celebrates International Women’s Day with Free Tattoos Inspired by Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’
Craft beer and art have always gone hand-in-hand, but Lagunitas Brewing Company is taking that connection to a whole new level. In celebration of International Women's Day , the brewery is funding free tattoos for fans across the country—turning their iconic beer artwork into permanent pieces of body art. And yes… it’s all inspired by one of Lagunitas’ most recognizable beers. The Return of Millie Inspires a New Creative Collaboration Back in 2009, Lagunitas introduced one of its most beloved beers, Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale . Along with its hoppy yet smooth profile, the beer became instantly recognizable thanks to its playful and iconic “Millie” can artwork. When Lagunitas brought the original Millie artwork back in 2024, fans responded in a big way. The enthusiasm surrounding the return showed just how connected the beer community can be—not only to the beer itself, but also to the art that represents it. Now that connection is inspiring something even more personal. Lagunitas has c
videoEp. 2691 Remembering the Judgement of Paris with Kevin Ferguson | Bookclub with Richard Hough
Welcome to Book Club and Episode 2691 of the Italian Wine Podcast with Richard Hough. In this episode, Richard is in conversation with Kevin Ferguson on the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris to discuss Kevin’s forthcoming book, “Rain on the Monte Bello Ridge, a memoir about health, aging and winemaking”. Topics of conversation include: • The 1976 Judgment of Paris and its impact on the California wine scene • Kevin’s personal connection with the Judgement • The history of the Gemello Winery in California • Prohibition and its aftermath • Well-being, longevity and coping with loss and ageing Further reading: Judgment of Paris by George M. Taber. Follow Kevin’s Substack at: https://gemello.substack.com/. The Book Review by Richard Hough: “Kevin Ferguson’s forthcoming book, “Rain on the Monte Bello Ridge, a memoir about health, aging and winemaking”, promis
podcast· 30:47Gary Vee Predicts the Future of Wine
Before Gary Vaynerchuk became known around the world as GaryVee, he built his first audience talking about wine. In this special episode of Got Somme, Gary returns to his roots for a conversation with Angus O’Loughlin and Master Sommelier Carlos Santos about wine, business, collecting and where the global wine market could be heading next. Gary explains why he believes wine buyers currently have more power than producers, with oversupply creating extraordinary opportunities to purchase premium bottles for a fraction of their traditional prices. He reveals the remarkable deals he is seeing from Australia and New Zealand, including Barossa Shiraz, Margaret River Chardonnay and Central Otago Pinot Noir, and explains why this could be one of the greatest wine-buying periods he has experienced in 35 years. Gary predicts that blockchain technology could allow collectors to buy, sell and trade ownership of physical bottles without repeatedly moving them between warehouses. The wine could rema
podcast· 58:55· S9E100E100 - Pascal Marchand · Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy, France
In 2001, a bottle of Clos des Épeneaux 1996 landed on our podcast host's table and changed the course of his wine life forever. It didn't simply introduce him to Burgundy; it changed the way he understood wine, place, patience, and beauty. The man who made it had no idea. While that bottle was beginning its journey around the world, Pascal Marchand was in Burgundy, celebrating the birth of his second son. That bottle and the story behind it, is where Episode 100 of Read Between the Wines begins. Pascal arrived in Burgundy in 1983 as a young merchant marine from Montreal with no vineyard, no family name, and no wine pedigree. Two years later, at just 22 years old, he became only the second non-Frenchman ever appointed to lead a Burgundian estate, taking the reins at Domaine Comte Armand and its legendary Clos des Épeneaux. Over the next fifteen vintages, he helped shape one of Burgundy's most iconic wines. One of them changed our host's life. In this special centennial episode, Pascal a
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Summer Weed Control Starts Now!
If you have not already applied herbicides in your vineyard it is definitely time to get started. I know many grape growers control weeds with multiple applications of postemergence herbicides, leaning heavily on glyphosate. This is not something I recommend as it can lead to several issues and requires consider time and trips. Multiple yearly […] Read More
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A Tour of Wine Grapes: Chardonnay
Chardonnay Image from Wikimedia Commons Chardonnay is one of the most widely planted varieties. Although it is probably best known as the white grape of Burgundy it’s also a major grape in the production of Champagne. Chardonnay is a versatile grape, and its style can vary widely depending on where it’s grown and how it’s made. Basically, Chardonnay grapes produce wines of a light golden hue, with notes of citrus, green apple, with floral aromas. On the palate, Chardonnay has moderate acidity and moderate alcohol with a medium body. But it’s said that Chardonnay is a bit of a chameleon — it reflects its winemaking process more than almost any other grape. Crisp and Bright - This style is based on Chardonnay’s natural high acidity with flavors of green apple, lemon, lime and pineapple. It is fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks so as to leave these flavors unaltered. They are minimally aged and consumed young so as to feature the bright acidity, crisp citrus and tropical fruit fl
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Ohio Beer Awards Celebrate the Best of Buckeye State Brewing
Ohio’s craft beer scene continues to prove it can stand with the best in the country, and the newly launched Ohio Beer Awards just gave brewers across the state a stage to showcase their talent. The inaugural Ohio Beer Awards , organized by the Ohio Craft Brewers Association , revealed its winners on February 16 during a ceremony held at Seventh Son Brewing Co.. The event celebrated the best beers, ciders, and meads produced across the Buckeye State, with 47 producers taking home medals from a competitive field of nearly 500 entries across 26 categories . For those of us who follow the Ohio beer scene closely, the results highlight just how deep the talent pool runs across the state. Cleveland Breweries Lead the Pack Two Cleveland breweries stood out from the rest in the competition. Masthead Brewing Company and Noble Beast Brewing Co. each earned four medals , tying them for Brewery of the Year honors . Not far behind was Akronym Brewing, which also earned four medals , but narrowly m
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Pacific Magic Goes Portable: North Coast Brewing Company Releases Its West Coast IPA in Cans
If you’re a fan of bright, classic West Coast IPAs, there’s some exciting news coming out of Northern California. North Coast Brewing Company has officially announced that its Pacific Magic West Coast IPA is now available in cans, giving beer lovers another way to enjoy the crisp, hop-forward brew. For fans of the beer—and anyone who appreciates the timeless West Coast IPA profile—this move makes Pacific Magic more accessible and more portable while keeping everything that makes the beer stand out in the first place. A Classic West Coast IPA Profile Pacific Magic is designed to highlight everything beer fans love about the West Coast IPA style. The beer delivers a bright and crisp profile with expressive hop character, balanced by a clean, refreshing finish. Rather than leaning into the softer, hazier profiles that have dominated the IPA scene in recent years, Pacific Magic sticks to the roots of the style: clarity, bitterness, and hop-driven flavor. It’s the kind of IPA that reminds y
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Lo spirito della terra: cena degustazione vino a Pescara – Percorsi Sensoriali da Feluma Bistrot
Percorsi Sensoriali da Feluma Bistrot – venerdì 20 marzo C’è una voce che sale dalle radici e arriva dritta al calice.Non parla di tecnica. Parla di vita. Il terzo appuntamento di Percorsi Sensoriali, la serie di cene degustazione dedicate al vino e al piacere della tavola, nasce da qui: dall’idea che il vino e il cibo, prima di essere oggetti di analisi, siano gesti umani. Tracce della terra, del lavoro, della memoria. Venerdì 20 marzo alle 20.30, da Feluma Bistrot, torna un nuovo evento enogastronomico a Pescara pensato per chi ama vivere il vino in modo diverso: non come una lezione, ma come un’esperienza conviviale. Il titolo della serata è quasi una dichiarazione d’intenti: Lo spirito della terra. Non sarà una degustazione tecnica e non sarà la “solita” cena a tema vino.Sarà piuttosto un viaggio leggero tra piatti e vini, in cui ogni tanto ci fermeremo ad ascoltare una storia: quella di un territorio, di un vitigno, di un produttore. Il resto lo farà la tavola. Feluma è il luogo i
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At Johan Vineyards, Biodynamics Meet the Cool Pulse of Oregon
Located within the Van Duzer Corridor AVA in Oregon’s Willamette Valley is Johan Vineyards that produces stellar wines from cool climate grapes. A total of 175 acres with 87 acres under vine, this certified Biodynamic estate has as its goal “to create a self sustained holistic farm system with the energy to produce an honest […] READ MORE The post At Johan Vineyards, Biodynamics Meet the Cool Pulse of Oregon appeared first on Grape Experiences .
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Pusser’s Rum Tasting Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Set sail on a voyage of flavour and tradition at our Pusser’s Rum Tasting Evening on Wednesday, 22nd April 2026 at 7:30 PM, hosted at the elegant Lysses House Hotel. Join us and your guide for the evening, Murdo MacLeod, Pusser’s Rum Brand Ambassador, as we explore the bold history and deep, complex character of Pusser’s Rum – the spirit […] The post Pusser’s Rum Tasting Wednesday 22nd April 2026 appeared first on Fareham Wine Cellar .
videoOutstanding Gewürztraminer
Maison Muré Cote de Rouffach Gewurztraminer from Alsace, France. In the US, it seeps for around $35 at specialty wine shops. #alsace #gewürz #wineshop #wineenthusiast #winelover #winenot #france #mwlife #masterofwine #bobpaulinski