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Marco Cervetti: Brussels, beer and borscht
Marco Cervetti, an Italian chef in Kyiv, Ukraine, describes how he made his Brussels Borscht, which he unveiled at Cantillon's Quintessence. The post Marco Cervetti: Brussels, beer and borscht appeared first on Beer Idiots .
by Ahmed ElAmin26 viewsabout-beeridiot-s-trovebelgiumbrusselscraft-beerfeatured - news
Thatcher’s Hibiscus Liqueur Review
A few month’s ago, we received an email from Evins Communications about all of the interesting and boozy products that their clients have recently released. The Hibiscus Liqueur that we’ll be discussing in today’s video is made by Michigan’s Thatcher’s Organic Artisan Spirits. Here are more than a […]
by G-LO19 viewsa-tasting-at-the-murder-tablebooze-dancing-tvbooze-reviewthatcher-s-organicboozedancing-tvliqueur - news
Madeira: The Fortified Wine That Defies Time
Introduction How long would the Madeira linger? Such was the impact and intensity of Barbeito’s 1988 Madeira Sercial that I decided to time the duration of the wine on my palate. The finish lasted several minutes, largely thanks to the wine’s darting, arrow-like acidity. The three-decade-old wine reflected the essence of fine Madeira: refreshing […] The post Madeira: The Fortified Wine That Defies Time appeared first on Cellar Tours .
by Barnaby Eales20 viewsportugalportuguese-wine - news
IEWA 2025 Results
John takes his annual look at the IEWA 2025 Gold Medal winners, including overall winners Vagabond and Hunger Hill.
by John Mobbs9 viewsarticles - news
Bordeaux Wine And Travel
BORDEAUX, GRAND CRU VINEYARDS OF SAINT EMILLION BORDEAUX is a wine region that needs no formal introduction. Touring the magnificent and spell binding Grand Cru vineyards of Bordeaux was one of a kin.. Read More
by charu@wineandchampagnegifts.com (Abott Megha)4 views - news
The Passing of Martyn Cornell
" ... Finally, Martyn and I always saw eye to eye on session beer which made me so very, very happy. I'll never forget this that he wrote as a reply on a blog/forum back in 2012. RIP Martyn ... " The post The Passing of Martyn Cornell appeared first on Ding's Beer Blog .
by Ding16 viewsbeer-bloggingbeer-booksbeer-thoughtsbeer-writing - news
Why Aren’t Young People Drinking Like We Did? - A history of hedonism
Roman hedonism Among those of us in hospitality and drinks, the question of why young people are drinking less has become a post-lockdown obsession. Every week, there’s another post or panel trying to crack the code of Gen Z messaging. But this trend has little to do with features & benefits, branding, or curated personal brands. It has everything to do with the socio-economic climate we all live in - and which younger generations feel more intensely. Yes, camera phones and social media have made public intoxication riskier - few want a drunken moment to be immortalised online. But that only matters when there’s a cultural desire to get drunk in the first place. This isn’t just about being watched, it’s about not feeling like partying. It’s tempting to think that hard times push people towards intoxication as escapism. But hedonism flourishes in stable times, not chaotic ones. People have always drunk and taken recreational drugs, but when safety, affluence, and optimism return, intoxi
by Simon Sharp4 views - news
Making Hard Seltzer at Home
This week I take a look at the best practices for making hard seltzer at home. Seltzer has grown in
by Brad Smith21 viewshomebrewingbrewinghard-seltzermakingnutrientspackaging - news
Canada’s Best Beers and Breweries of Spring 2025: Canadian Brewing Awards Winners Revealed
Canada's Best Beers of 2025 Crowned at Canadian Brewing Awards Canada's best beers of 2025 were just crowned at the Canadian Brewing...
by Calgary Brewery Tour Guy4 views - news
Whiskey Review: West Fork Bottled-in-Bond Wheated Bourbon
Introduction Today, we're checking out West Fork's Bottled-in-Bond Wheated Bourbon , a 100-proof expression from a rising Indiana craft distillery. West Fork Whiskey Co., founded in 2014 by three Indiana natives, distills its own products rather than sourcing from the state's better-known juggernaut, MGP. This bottle is their flagship four-year-old bourbon, produced in accordance with the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897. That means it comes from a single distilling season, aged at least four years in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. The mash bill, courtesy of Breaking Bourbon, is 73% corn, 17% wheat, and 10% rye—a slightly higher rye content than we expected from a wheated bourbon. This was our first experience with West Fork Whiskey, and we were excited to see how it stacked up. Nose Brad: This smells very young to me. It has the craft vibe, which sometimes is good, sometimes not. I smell sawdust and corn and youth—like a street youth. 6/10 Bob:
by Robert Book and Bradley Paul Gee2 views - news
A weekend on the Westside Wine Trail
Discover old vines and new flavours Almost in the very centre of the Okanagan Valley, in West Kelowna, a few minutes’ detour off busy Highway 97 brings you to the more tranquil Westside Wine Trail—and some of the oldest plantings of vitis vinifera in the valley. It was here, back in 1961 (just three years […] The post A weekend on the Westside Wine Trail appeared first on VITIS .
by Tara Rafiq19 viewssponsoredwestside-wine-trail - news
Whiskey Review: Ezra Brooks Distiller’s Collection Bourbon
We’re back with another entry from Lux Row Distillers , this time diving into the E zra Brooks Distiller’s Collection —a high rye bourbon whiskey that clocks in at 107 proof. We’ve previously tried Ezra Brooks 99 , Old Ezra 7 Year , and the standard Ezra Brooks , but this Distiller’s Collection is a special small-batch release. It comes out every few weeks in batches of just 30–40 cases, often hand-selected by Lux Row’s master distiller or designated team members. We’ve long been fans of the Rebel Distiller’s Collection (Lux Row’s wheated bourbon line), but we’ve had more mixed experiences with Ezra Brooks. Could this one change our minds? Let’s dive in. Nose Brad: The first thing that hit me was how astringent it came across. It mellowed a bit with time and revealed some caramel, black pepper, and a hint of red apple. But that sharp astringency never fully faded for me. Score: 6.5/10 Bob: I got a totally different
by Robert Book and Bradley Paul Gee2 views - news
Tapping into New Zealand Hop Terroir
Today, there is no family of hops more in vogue than those coming from New Zealand. The post Tapping into New Zealand Hop Terroir appeared first on CraftBeer.com .
by Fred Cullin6 viewsfull-pour - news
Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #223: Java with Jeff – Beer and Coffee Sensory
On episode 223, our guest Jeff shares his experience with coffee classes from White Rock Coffee, and we discuss the sensory comparisons between beer and coffee. The post Modern Brews + Beats Podcast #223: Java with Jeff – Beer and Coffee Sensory appeared first on NTX Beer .
by JW Richard18 viewsmbsquaredpodcastbeerbeer-sensorycoffeewhite-rock-coffee - news
A guide to the wines of the Rhone region
A GUIDE TO THE WINES OF THE RHONE REGION AN OVERVIEW OF RHONE WINES This blog post on Rhône wines, the first in a series, can only be an overview – the Rhône wine region is huge and the range of Rhône wines so varied that it is impossible to cover it all in one relatively short article. This guide covers Northern Rhone wines, Southern Rhone wines and their differences, Rhone wine labelling, what Cote du Rhone wines are and the general style of the region’s wines. Since 81% of Rhône Valley wines are red, I’ll focus on red Rhone wines – with the Rhone’s white and rosé wines to be covered at a later date (whites are 6% of production with rosé 13%). The terms Rhône and Rhone are used interchangeably in this blogpost. RHONE WINE STATISTICS First some figures about Rhone wine: there are over 5000 wine-growing businesses in 28 Rhône wine appellations using one or more of 27 permitted grape varieties to produce 3 million hectolitres for c. 372 million bottles of wine* – and that’s ignoring any
by WinesWithAttitude21 viewswine-regionswine-stylesrhonewine-region - news
Carien Touwen: a taste of Hoppiness
Carien Touwen, a beer sommelier and beer guide based in Jette, Brussels talks about the business of beer guiding and hosting tastings. The post Carien Touwen: a taste of Hoppiness appeared first on Beer Idiots .
by Ahmed ElAmin24 viewsabout-beeridiot-s-trovebelgiumbrusselscraft-beerfeatured - news
From Medicinal to Magical: The History of Gin
Let’s take a little look at how gin went from medicinal elixir to full-blown gin craze. What started as a mix of natural botanicals and early distilling know-how quickly became a global phenomenon—thanks in part to British soldiers, a few wars, and a world that was very ready to raise a glass. From battlefield tonic […]The post From Medicinal to Magical: The History of Gin appeared first on Hush and Whisper Distilling Co .
by angelica11 viewsginevolution-of-gingin-originsgin-production-process - news
Ranger to Ranger: The Rhône Rangers
I belong to many wine trade organizations including the Applegate Valley Vintners Association, the Rogue Valley Vintners, and the Oregon Winegrowers Association. I had a similarly long list when I worked in the Napa Valley. Each of these organizations are defined by a place. Then there are the Rhône Rangers . The Rangers diverge from these place-based organizations as the Rhône Rangers are defined by the varieties they grow. To be a Rhône Ranger wine, 75% of the wine’s content must include one or more of the twenty-two traditional Rhône grape varieties as approved by the French government for the wines of the Côtes du Rhône, with Petite Sirah tacked on because of its early contributions in the American wine industry. So the Rhône Rangers are not defined by a place, but by an ideal—a belief in the unique characteristics of these classic Southern French varieties as expressed in American vineyards. The members of the Rhône Rangers span the continent, not an AVA. In this episode of the Wi
by Craig Camp4 views - news
11 Gin styles you need to know (Plus perfect pairings)
Explores the different types of gin in this article, their flavour profiles, best mixers, and when to enjoy each style.
by Jaclyn Shyptycki12 viewsgin - news
Trentodoc Sparkling Wines: Italy’s Mountain Metodo Classico
Introduction: Italy’s Premium Traditional-Method Sparkling Wine Cyclically, the wine world seems to grow enamored with new buzzwords. Over the last 10 years, it has been all about “drinkability,” with the rise of what the French call “vins de soif,” or “thirst-quenching wines.” More and more, I find myself looking for qualifiers that don’t sound as […] The post Trentodoc Sparkling Wines: Italy’s Mountain Metodo Classico appeared first on Cellar Tours .
by Sara Porro15 viewsitalyitalian-wine - news
Wine And Calories Made Easy: What To Know Before You Pour
Ever wondered how many calories are hiding in your glass of wine? You're not alone. Whether you're trying to make more mindful choices or just curious about what's in your evening tipple, understanding wine calories doesn’t have to be complicated.. Read More
by Wine & Champagne Gifts Blog4 views - news
High West The Prisoner’s Share Whiskey 2025: Finished in Red Wine Barrels from The Prisoner
High West’s 2025 release of The Prisoner’s Share Whiskey is aged 4–12 years and finished in French oak red wine barrels from The Prisoner Wine Company in Napa, California The post High West The Prisoner’s Share Whiskey 2025: Finished in Red Wine Barrels from The Prisoner first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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Is Rehab Effective? | Drug and Alcohol Rehab Austin | Nova Recovery Center
Drug and alcohol addiction is a pervasive issue affecting countless individuals and families across Austin, Texas, and the surrounding areas. Many people wonder if rehab is truly effective in treating addiction and providing a path to long-term recovery. At Nova Recovery Center, we believe in the transformative power of comprehensive, evidence-based treatment. Let’s delve into the effectiveness of drug and alcohol rehab and how it can help those struggling with addiction reclaim their lives. The post Is Rehab Effective? | Drug and Alcohol Rehab Austin | Nova Recovery Center appeared first on Nova Recovery Center Near Austin Texas .
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RD1 Spirits Releases “Sister Cities” Kentucky Straight Whiskey Finished with Japanese Mizunara and French Oak
RD1 Spirits releases its 2025 “Sister Cities” Kentucky Straight Whiskey, finished with Japanese Mizunara and French Oak. This 102-proof limited edition honors Lexington’s ties to Shinhidaka, Japan and Deauville, France. Aged bourbon and rye meet global wood finishing in a cultural expression of Kentucky whiskey. The post RD1 Spirits Releases “Sister Cities” Kentucky Straight Whiskey Finished with Japanese Mizunara and French Oak first appeared on BourbonBlog .
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