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Come to Church! There’s Beer
GRANTHAM, England—“A half a Revelation, please.” The Rev. Stuart Cradduck allowed the theological implications of the request to hang in the air for a moment....
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Meet the Men Who’ve Visited All 300 Breweries in Colorado
In mid-February, just before beer lovers George Rapko, Daniel Hess and Gary Brown were scheduled to hit a slew of breweries in Summit County, the...
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Cane Vodka Brings Florida Magic Through Unique Distilling
In Ybor City, one can always find a sense of adventure. In fact, Ybor has always been one of the best locations for an authentic...
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How to Order a Craft Beer: a Socratic Approach
I realize that blowing smoke is a thing to be avoided, but I’ll just come right out and say it: Great bartenders are philosophers and...
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Battling Oxidation on the Vineyard
With grapes solidly post-fermentation across the Northern Hemisphere, winemakers are finally beginning to give thanks for a little free time in their schedules. Now that...
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Near Sedona’s famed red rocks, a wine trail in Arizona
The famed red rocks of Sedona draw visitors from around the world. But less than half an hour away from Sedona’s tourist crowds is an...
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Wine of the week: Laurel Glen Counterpoint, 2014 Sonoma Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
This unique cab’s savory flavors, coupled with bright acid, makes it a tasty food-friendly wine. It has raspberry fruit, coupled with notes of cassis, anise,...
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Wine-tasting trips are the toast of the cruise industry. But wait, why is Alaska part of that?
The trips, increasingly popular in the cruise industry, often visit the world’s best-known wine regions, such as Bordeaux and the Loire Valley in France and...
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White Truffle Prices Are Plunging Right Now
If you’re a white truffle freak, today is your lucky day. Heavy rain around Alba, Italy—the notorious growing grounds for white truffles—has led to an...
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BISTRO BEEF STEW & IL MOLINO DI GRACE CHIANTI CLASSICO
I have been beating the drum for years on the ease of pairing wines to the “comfort food” dishes that we enjoy everyday. For example,...
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Seven of the Best Craft Beer Towns in the US
Autumn is craft beer season, and here we bring you seven stunning towns to take in the changing of the leaves with a delightful brew....
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Craft Beer Hotel Planned for Escondido, CA
Earlier this month, Stone Brewing announced plans to partner with a local developer and hospitality company to build a 99-room boutique hotel in Escondido. What...
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The Craft of Small Scale Winemaking
While homebrewing has become popular among beer lovers and even some spirit aficionados, winemaking still brings to mind large-scale production, gigantic wine plantations and a...
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Sodas for Adults: How American Artisans Are Changing the Way You Think About Sodas
Who said sodas were just for kids? Some local artisans aim at elevating one of the most beloved, most consumed beverages in America by replicating...
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Coopering: The Art and Craft of Barrel Making
The art of handcrafted barrel making is known as coopering. Historically, barrel making can be traced back to the ancient Romans. Wooden barrels were a...
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Craft Beer and BBQ Pairings
Original article can be viewed here. By: AARON GOLDFARB There’s nothing quite like drinking a cold one by a hot grill or smoker. Forget mac ‘n’ cheese or potato salad,...
Warm Beer? Don’t Fear! Give CrushBrew Your Ear We’ll show you a 5min cooling method
By Sam Hill You’re headed to a pool party and you make a stop to pick up your favorite craft beverage to share with your pals. However, you live...
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