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Unpeeling Banana’s Appeal in Beer
From the yeast-supplied scent of German hefeweizens to pastry stouts evoking a banana-split sundae, brewers are, well, bananas over bananas. The post Unpeeling Banana’s Appeal in Beer appeared first on CraftBeer.com .
by Joshua M. Bernstein3 viewsfull-pour - news
What Goes Up Just Goes Up (Part 6…The Grand Finale?)
I was hoping the last entry that I wrote on tariffs was going to be the final one, but no, we’re due for one more. Besides, we can end the final entry on a prime number, can we? Back in February, much to my surprise, the Supreme Court declared that the tariffs imposed by the…
by susan.heger5 viewsadvice-that-nobody-asked-forwine - news
Seated Wine Tasting! – North Valley Willamette Wines with James Cahill- May 7th
North Valley Willamette Wines Featuring Owner James Cahill 6:30 to 8:30 – Thursday, May 7th $15 / Person – Reservations Req. 410-398-3838 This month is all about artisanal wines from the left coast. A week after our visit from Model Farms, James Cahill will be here to pour a lineup of his wines from the…
by susan.heger4 viewsevents-winetastings-eventswine - news
Firestone Walker and Duvel USA to Acquire Stone Brewing From Sapporo
Firestone Walker and Duvel Moortgat USA have agreed to acquire the Stone Brewing brand from Sapporo USA for an undisclosed amount, Brewbound reports. The transaction is slated to finalize within the second quarter of the fiscal year. California-based craft brewery Firestone Walker — in which Duvel USA acquired a majority stake in 2015 and continues to operate independently — will assume ownership of the Stone Brewing brand in California, Texas, and other western U.S. markets, along with overseeing national accounts. Duvel USA will handle Stone’s distribution east of the Rocky Mountains, according to Brewbound. The article Firestone Walker and Duvel USA to Acquire Stone Brewing From Sapporo appeared first on VinePair .
by Stephen Bradley3 viewsacquisitionsbeer-industrybrewers-associationcraft-beercraft-breweriescraft-brewers - news
New Wine of the Week- Casal Amado Vinho Verde
Casal Amado Vinho Verde Intro Price: $13.99 / bottle Regular Price: $17.99 Sometimes a wine is as much about what it is as what it’s not. When one hears Vinho Verde the common conception is light, spritzy, soda-like wine that you drink on the beach. When made right, Vinho Verde can be serious stuff. Casal…
by susan.heger5 viewsfeatured-winewinewine-sales - news
Is Marijuana Addictive?
Many people use marijuana because they feel that it is harmless. This is simply untrue. Many people also feel that marijuana is not addictive. Most medical professionals and addiction specialists also believe that this is false. Is Marijuana Addictive? The reality is that while marijuana may not be physically addictive (though many professionals believe it […] The post Is Marijuana Addictive? appeared first on Lantana Recovery: Addiction Treatment Rehab Center .
by Addiction Recovery Publishing2 viewsnews - news
Stone Brewing has been sold again, this time to Duvel Moortgat
Duvel Moortgat USA has agreed to acquire Stone Brewing from Sapporo Holdings. The deal is expected to close in summer 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed. Stone Brewing is changing hands again. Four years after their last sale, the San Diego-area Continue Reading →
by Reid Ramsay5 viewsbrewery-acquisitionsheadlinesstone-brewing-co - news
Wild with Purpose at We Are Africa
Placeholder - content coming soon - showcasing our immersive tasting experiences at We Are Africa 2026.
by AK5 viewswine-tourismhospitality - news
Aged Porter and Mild
In 2017 I designed and brewed a beer with Three Notch'd Brewing in Charlottesville, Blackwall London Porter. The recipe for Blackwall was based on copious amounts of research into porter brewing in the middle of the 19th century, and named for the docks in London which were so central to the history of the British Empire. Featuring about 30% brown malt, the beer was only brewed a couple of times, but at the last brewing in 2018, I made sure to get myself a growler's worth for a little project. Beer hacking, to use Evan Rail's term. As well as my growler of Blackwall, I bought a bottle of Orval, which I promptly drank and pitched the dregs, containing all that brettanomyces goodness, into the growler, and soon enough the gasket on the swing top was thoroughly deformed as the additional CO2 created by our friend brett was expelled. Yesterday, after nearly 8 years of the growler sitting on the shelf in my beer room, I took the opportunity of the head brewer from Selvedge helping me
by noreply@blogger.com (Alistair Reece)5 viewsbeer-hackingblackwall-london-porterdark-mildhomebrewlondon-porter - news
Sustainable Entertaining: How to Host Beautifully at Home This Spring
Spring is a natural time to gather at home—welcoming the season, the land, and the small, intentional choices that quietly shape how we host and entertain. It’s an opportunity to be more mindful, not just in what’s served, but in how each element comes together at the table. Sustainable entertaining doesn’t mean stripping anything back; […] The post Sustainable Entertaining: How to Host Beautifully at Home This Spring appeared first on Frank Family Vineyards Blog .
by Caly Ball Bendyk7 viewsentertainingearth-dayentertaintinghostingrecipessustainability - news
Are Our Standards Too Low? (Longlisted for the 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards 2026)
In what can only be considered a serious blow to global wine communication standards, my book How to WIN at Wine: A Practical Playbook for Getting Maximum Enjoyment from Every Bottle — Without Spending a Fortune has been longlisted for the Laurent-Perrier Award for Best Global Wine Communicator in Long-Form Writing in the 67 Pall […] Source
by 1WineDude6 viewsabout-1winedude-blogwine-industry-events67-pall-mall-global-wine-communicator-awardsbest-global-wine-communicator-in-long-form-writinghow-to-win-at-wine - news
Government extends excise duty relief, provides direct support to Canadian breweries, distilleries and wine makers
The world’s economic and trade landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, thrusting countries, businesses and workers into a period of uncertainty. Canada’s new government is responding accordingly, focusing on what it can control: building a stronger economy at home, protecting...
by Poured Canada5 viewsnewsothergovernment-of-canadacanadian-craft-brewers-associationinflationbarnside-brewing - news
Harper Lane Brewery Earns BetterBev Recognition
PRESS RELEASE / April 19, 2026 (Middleborough, MA) – Middleborough’s Harper Lane Brewery has been recognized as a “green beverage producer” by the BetterBev program. The distinction was awarded by the […]
by Mass Brew Bros4 viewsnewsbetterbevharper-lane-brewery - news
California Vineyard & Winery Climate Action Toolkit
This toolkit from the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance is designed to support winegrowers at every stage of their climate journey—whether they are just starting to explore how climate change may affect their business, already have strategies in place, or fall somewhere in between. Visit the “How to Use” page to find the most suitable starting... The post California Vineyard & Winery Climate Action Toolkit appeared first on Regenerative Viticulture Foundation .
by Hannah Hollis5 viewsguides-how-toscaliforniaclimate-changetoolkit - news
USBG Member Spotlight: Robert Martinez, Los Angeles, CA
“As President of USBG SoCal and a 14 year veteran of the Hospitality Industry Robert believes it is his mission in life to educate, uplift, protect, and lead the hospitality community. An LA Native, Robert loves to celebrate Los Angeles’ diversity through its food and drinking culture. He believes bars and restaurants use food and […]
by BARTENDER Magazine® Editors5 viewsbartending-newsindustry-newsmagazine-articles - news
Etna, magnetic attraction
Mount Etna, Sicily’s majestic volcano, shapes a unique terroir where vines have been cultivated on volcanic soils for centuries. Today, this rapidly evolving wine-growing landscape is marked by the rise of white wines - particularly those made from Carricante - which are redefining its identity.
by Lola Mulard5 viewsnewscarricanteetnaetna-biancoetna-docetna-rosso - news
5forests Acquires Wine Cellar Door, Completing an End-to-End Platform for the Wine Customer Journey
The acquisition brings together agency, research, and consumer discovery under one roof — and expands Wine Cellar Door’s reach to four new markets. London, 21 April 2026 — 5forests today announced the acquisition of Wine Cellar Door, the UK’s leading independent guide to vineyard visitation in England and Wales. The move completes a flywheel spanning...
by Wine Cellar Door Editorial5 viewseditorial - news
Meleklerin Payı ile MALTIN PEŞİNDE İSKOÇYA
Uzun yıllardır viski kültürü üstüne araştırma yapıyor ve kitaplar yazıyorum. Araştırmalarımın en önemli kaynaklarından biri de İskoçya, İrlanda, Amerika ve Meleklerin Payı ile MALTIN PEŞİNDE İSKOÇYA yazısı ilk önce Meleklerin Payı üzerinde ortaya çıktı.
by Burkay Adalığ2 viewsdam-t-mevlerisektorelviski-gezilerianasayfa-sliderburkay-adal-gfive-and-more-travel - news
Review: Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bourbon (2026)
If it seems like we just visited Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bourbon, you’re not taking crazy pills. The 2025 batch dropped around November, and not even six months later, we’ve got a new release. Indeed, along with a new (age-stated) rye, this year’s bourbon is part of a double-header that coincides with the company moving… The post Review: Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bourbon (2026) appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking .
by David Tao6 viewsamerican-whiskeybourbonbuy-it-nowfeaturedrated-areviews - news
Château Montelena
Château Montelena, located in Calistoga in Napa Valley, is a historic California winery that produces Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon from its estate vineyards (Oak Knoll, Calistoga). It is known for its classic, French-inspired wines that emphasize terroir, freshness, and a restrained expression of fruit.
by Lola Mulard5 viewsnewscabernet-sauvignoncalifornia-winecalifornian-terroircalistogacarneros - news
Valtènesi, il vino di una notte simbolo della dolce vita
Rosa, profumato e saporoso: il vino perfetto per accompagnare un aperitivo in riva al lago, durante una sera di inizio estate, mentre il cielo si tinge d’arancio e i fiori colorano le morbide colline circostanti. È il Valtènesi Riviera del Garda Classico DOC, emblema delle vacanze italiane di molti turisti stranieri, ma anche rappresentante d’eccellenza dei […] The post Valtènesi, il vino di una notte simbolo della dolce vita appeared first on Decanto - Giornale di vino | Migliori vini e cantine da visitare .
by Claudia Pescarolo6 viewsapprofondimentieventivini-rosatigroppellolago-di-gardalombardia - news
The Best Non Alcoholic Aperol Spritz
Enjoy warm weather with this refreshing Non-Alcoholic Aperol Spritz recipe! Made with Figlia, NA Prosecco, and club soda. Perfect for sunny days nd patio hangs
by Mocktail Girlie3 viewsspritz - news
California Red Wines - A Guide to Styles, Top Varieties & Buying Best Bottles
California wines have been the forefront example of modern winemaking, innovative and experimental blends, and the region is known for producing some of the most expressive and globally acclaimed wines. Among its many top quality wine offerings, California red wine holds a special place - known for .. Read More
by content@starworldweb.com (megha-abbott)0 views - news
Kyle Allen Winemaker Profile
Kyle Allen is the winemaker at Turtle Creek Vineyard in Kerrville and is this month's featured Winemaker Profile. Besides making excellent wines, Kyle is also a talented musician. Read More
by Jeff Cope5 viewsfeatureswinemaker-profilehill-countryinterviewkerrvillekyle-allen