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From the Road: Matt & Alesong head to South Korea
Checking in from South Korea!
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What Happened to Bottle Shares?
This question was discussed recently on a social media forum dedicated to craft beer: What happened to the phenomenon known as bottle shares?
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Casey Jones Distillery Announces “The Finish Line” – A Premium Three-Bottle Release Celebrating Innovation and Craft in the Heart of Bourbon Country
Casey Jones Distillery unveils The Finish Line, a limited three-bottle release timed with Derby weekend. Preorders are open through May 4, with in-person events May 2–3 at the distillery.
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Why Wine-Touched Tequilas are Trending
Tequilas aged in wine casks have become trendy recently, as producers play with different barrel influences. But “Rosa” tequilas, like “cristalino”, aren’t an official category. Blanco tequilas rested in red... The post Why Wine-Touched Tequilas are Trending appeared first on TasteTequila .
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Whiskey Review: Penelope Wheated Bourbon
Introduction We’re back with another offering from Penelope, a brand we've always appreciated for their well-crafted sourced whiskeys. Today, we’re reviewing Penelope Wheated Bourbon , a four-grain bourbon that leans into wheat as its secondary grain. Like their other expressions, this is sourced from MGP—an Indiana distillery that consistently produces excellent whiskey. This bottle clocks in at 95 proof , with a mash bill of 74% corn, 16% wheat, 7% rye, and 3% malted barley . It’s non-age stated, but we know it’s at least four years old . Let’s dive in. This review is taken from our episode " Ratatouille / Penelope Wheated Bourbon ." Click the link to listen to this review in audio format. Nose Bob: It smells like a sort of less viscous, kind of thinner, bright wheated bourbon to me. Notes of orange zest, peach, and red apple peel. It’s got all those nice fruity notes we love. I don’t quite get the cherry cola that you get with more wel
by Robert Book and Bradley Paul Gee1 view - news
Sake 101: What is Sparkling Sake?
What exactly is sparkling sake? Read on to find out how it is made, what it tastes like, and where you can find it!
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【Lottery sales information】 CHIHAYA
Japanese whisky “CHIHAYA”, carefully selected by masters, from Sato Shochu Manufactory, established in 1905, is now on sale by lottery. 1. Japanese whisky “CHIHAYA １‐１．Product Information CHIHAYA is a Japanese whisky produced by Sato Shochu Works, which has been making shochu for 100 years in Miyazaki. It has spent a quiet life in American […]
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Episode 207 – Fonio, Fonio, What The Heck Are You, Fonio?
The hot new brewing grain is actually thousands of years old. Fonio, a staple hardy crop from West Africa is now available for brewing purposes where it can yield interesting results including grain derived tropical fruit flavors. Ashton Lewis walks … Continue reading →
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Fonio Gold
Drew’s first brew that he used to explore the new hotness that is Fonio Recipe Author: Drew Beechum Beer Style: Blond Ale Batch Size: 6.6 Boil Time: 60 minutes Original Gravity: 1.054 Est Final Gravity: 1.011 IBUs: 32 SRM: 4 … Continue reading →
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Brew Day & Tasting Notes North Shore Brewers 2025 Q1 Australian Sparkling Ale
When Australian Sparkling Ale was the style pulled at random for my club, the North Shore Brewers first in-club competition of the year, the reaction was “huh?” and “what?”. That is because nobody had ever tasted or brewed an Australian Sparkling Ale. That’s is partially true. I brewed an extract kit from Northern Brewer back in 2015. While my initial tasting notes were positive, I recall not finishing the batch and dumping some of the bottles. The recipe kit has since been discontinued. The Pride of Ringwood hops used in the kit and by Cooper’s Sparkling Ale are also no longer available from any homebrew retailer in the US at least that I could find. Back to the drawing board it was. During January’s virtual club meeting we were chatting with Charlie Cummings, Head Brewer at Remnant Brewing. Charlie raised a fair point, is a style with one main example really a style? For Australian Sparkling Ale, the example is Coopers Australian Ale. I had that beer one time at a b
by noreply@blogger.com (Jason Chalifour)7 viewsaustralian-sparkling-alebrew-dayextractnorth-shore-brewerstasting-notes - news
What To Pair With Champagne As A Gift
Gifting champagne is a wise choice if your recipient is a sparkling wine lover and pairing champagne with different items would be even smarter. The flavorful and bubbly and luxurious items will enhance the experience and make the gift even more.. Read More
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Beyond the Barrel: Journey Through Burgundy’s Hidden Gems
Food, wine and history…. Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, offers many opportunities for visitors to explore the town… and taste its famous wine Burgundy might be at the pinnacle of wine perfection for many, but I occasionally get asked, […] The post Beyond the Barrel: Journey Through Burgundy’s Hidden Gems appeared first on Ruma Singh .
by TheRealRuma6 viewstaste-of-food-and-winebeaunebeaune-tourismburgundyburgundy-winechayeau-de-pommard - news
Wine Words
Episode One, Two and Three: A Deep Dive into Winemaking - 1: White Wines, 2: Red Wines, 3: Troon Wines There are a lot of adjectives used to describe winemaking these days. While much emotion is used in debating them, all are inadequate in one way or the other. Some of the most common are: Industrial Designed wines that use all the tools and additives available to create a product to satisfy a specific group of consumers. They are constructed like any mass consumer brand, like soft drinks, snacks, and all ultra-processed food products, and made by committees, marketers, and accountants more than winemakers. The wine shelves in your grocery store are full of them. These wines are interchangeable and better categorized as beverage alcohol rather than wine as they have the same relationship to grapes that Doritos have to corn. Conventional Often wrongly confused with industrial wines, which some certainly are, these are the wines many medium and small wineries produce. Most of these winem
by Craig Camp3 views - news
Italy’s Cantina di Tortona and its native Timorasso grape are still going strong
The saga of Cantina di Tortona in northwestern Italy’s Piemonte region is a story of tenacity and economic survival, both for winegrowers and a unique grape. Winegrowers collectively own the Cantina di Tortona as a cooperative. The unique grape is Timorasso. In 1931, the farmers and winegrowers of the Tortona hills in southeastern Piemonte faced […]
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Discovering the legend of Polish beer Grodziskie
The discovery and revival of Grodziskie, a unique and historic (and the only!) Polish beer style. The post Discovering the legend of Polish beer Grodziskie appeared first on 010 Beer Blog .
by Tina7 viewsbeer-experiencecraft-beersbrowar-fortunabrowar-grodziskgrodziskiegrodziskie-beer-competition - news
The 10 Best San Diego Wineries For Visitors
Tweet The Best San Diego Wineries for Visitors Why do you need to know the best San Diego wineries to visit? Because life is better […] The post The 10 Best San Diego Wineries For Visitors appeared first on California Winery Advisor .
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Kellerei Bozen Lagrein Pairing with a One Pot Sausage and Farro Dish
It’s amazing how fast the years go by and as I reflect on the anniversary of Vino Travels this month as it has been 12 years since I started my blogging and wine journey . I’ve come a long way and still have a long way to go, but that’s why they call it a journey right?! There is no better way to celebrate my blogiversary than with our Italian Food, Wine & Travel gro up as we celebrate alpine red and white wines of Italy this month . It’s been an educational experience learning and writing alongside many of the writers of this group throughout these 12 years . What’s even better is that the wines that I'm sharing today from Kellerei Bozen were enjoyed amongst many of the members of this wine group since one of the writers, Susannah of Vigneto Communications , invited us to a virtual tasting with the Winery Director , Matthias Messner, to learn all about Kel lerei Bo zen . Matthias Messner - copyright of Kellerei Bozen The Alto Adige
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Alesong Wins 2 Medals at the 2025 Oregon Beer Awards
More accollades for Alesong!
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Why Smart Liquor Brands Are Doubling Down on Marketing
Must read: The Glass is Half Full Deck , Now Is Not the Time to Go Quiet When things feel uncertain, the first reaction is usually to cut back. Cut spending. Cut inventory. Cut marketing. But if you’re a liquor brand that wants to grow—not just get by—this is not the time to be quiet. Right now, tariffs and trade talk are making things feel shaky in the alcohol world. The government is using these tariffs as a short-term tool. But here’s the truth: tariffs come and go. What sticks around is how people see your brand. What they remember. What they feel. When Everyone Whispers, You Shout During boom periods, everyone’s marketing. Your message gets buried in a sea of seasonal promotions, celebrity endorsements, and glittery campaigns. It’s loud. It's competitive. And the truth is, unless you’re outspending or out-innovating, you're not standing out. But right now? Your competitors are pulling back. They're freezing budgets. Hitting pause. They're whispering—if they're saying anythi
by The Best Drink Ever3 views - news
The Cocktail College Podcast: The East India Cocktail
First documented in the late 1800’s, the East India Cocktail combines Cognac, curaçao, fruit syrup, bitters, and Maraschino liqueur. The drink has been tweaked, misattributed, and misunderstood for over a century, with the fruit syrup presenting one of biggest lingering question marks. What should said fruit be? How are we making the syrup? And what is such a bespoke ingredient doing in a 19th-century cocktail in the first place? Here to answer all of those questions is Chicago-based Abe Vucekovich, beverage director at Meadowlark Hospitality. The article The Cocktail College Podcast: The East India Cocktail appeared first on VinePair .
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Best Wines For Wedding Gifts & Hosting: Cheers to Happily Ever
Wedding bells call for the celebration of the union of two loving souls. And to enhance the celebration, wine has been an integral part of the wedding festivities since ancient times. From toasting the delighted couple to serving at the wedding.. Read More
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The Next Round: John opened Ghana’s first alcohol-free bar
Alcohol affects everyone – no matter who you are or where you’re from. Take John from Ghana. Sound familiar? Today, he’s leading the charge for alcohol-free living in Africa – a true trailblazer. Welcome to the next round, where we dig into the stories that shape us. The journeys that brought people to where they […] The post The Next Round: John opened Ghana’s first alcohol-free bar appeared first on Club Soda .
by Laura Willoughby5 viewspodcast - news
The Next Round: Jeff reversed fatty liver disease
It was a health scare that pushed Jeff out of his comfort zone. He was diagnosed with a fatty liver at 29. Now he’s reversed fatty liver disease and gained an amazing and active personal life. Welcome to the Next Round, when things that scare you have the potential to improve your life in ways […] The post The Next Round: Jeff reversed fatty liver disease appeared first on Club Soda .
by Laura Willoughby5 viewspodcast - news
Alcohol Awareness Month: Advancing Responsibility in the Beer Industry
by Brian CrawfordPresident and CEO April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to reinforce and further the critical work our industry does to promote responsible drinking and support informed choices. The beer industry plays a vital role in fostering a culture of moderation, enhancing consumer awareness and driving progress through transparent practices and innovative solutions. Championing Responsible…
by Caitlin Harder2 viewsuncategorized