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Saison, A Funky Farmhouse Ale for all Occasions
By Allen Park on May 1, 2015
The Saison is the hottest new trend in craft beer. This golden ale is a refreshing style that’s light but still incredibly complex in flavor...
Meet America’s First Red-Wine Blend: How The Prisoner Wine Started a Trend that Can’t Be Stopped
By Diana Bocco on April 23, 2015
More and more wineries are moving away from “simple” wines and exploring the magic of blends. According to Nielsen’s January 2015 report, wine blends (and...
Ales for Dessert Lovers: Our Favorite Sweet Brews
By Eva du Monteil on April 15, 2015
Throughout the country, passionate artisans are pushing the boundaries of traditional beer craft, creating new blends and exploring new flavors. On a mission to introduce...
Raw Chocolate: What Is It Exactly?
By Eva du Monteil on March 23, 2015
Surfing on the ‘raw’ food wave, some local artisans are pushing the boundaries of chocolate making by creating ‘raw’ chocolate bars. Born from a desire...
The California Experience: The Dudes Brewing
By Genie Davis on March 10, 2015
Where better than the Beach Cities communities just south of Los Angeles International Airport to launch a successful brewery called The Dudes. Known for gnarly...
Small Space Brewing: How Urban Dwellers Are Making It Work
By Diana Bocco on February 17, 2015
If you think you need a garage, an outdoor shed or simply plenty of outside space to brew your own beer, think again. More and...
Developing Your Own Homebrewing Recipes: The How’s and Why’s
By Diana Bocco on February 10, 2015
If you’re new to homebrewing, chances are you’re starting your journey in the simplest way possible: from a kit. Homebrewing kits make it possible for...
Cuff – A New American Restaurant in Glendale, AZ
By Kristine Abrams Gresh on January 19, 2015
As stated on their website, Cuff is a “New American restaurant that will set the tone for historic downtown Glendale, Arizona’s evolving future.” I decided...
Beer n College – and Not the Way You Imagine It
By Diana Bocco on January 11, 2015
The Culinary Institute of America is one of the most prestigious culinary colleges in the country. So it’s no surprise they are at the vanguard...
How Nano Brewery Incubators Are Revolutionizing the Homebrewing Experience
By Diana Bocco on December 29, 2014
Think homebrewing is your only option as an amateur beer brewer? Think again. Say hello to nano brewery incubators, a unique business model that allows individual...
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Red, White and Orange (?) Wine
By Kristine Abrams Gresh on December 16, 2014
Those in the wine world go back and forth with their opinions about it. It’s been called the “hipster of the wine world.” The majority...
Walk the Walk, Talk the Talk – Wine Terms You Should Know
By Cheryl Fallon on December 16, 2014
When it comes to describing wine, entire glossaries exist with literally hundreds of terms. For a budding wine enthusiast, trying to understand what all of...
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3 Tips to Crafting the Ultimate Holiday Beer
By Diana Bocco on November 26, 2014
Holiday beers belong to a class of seasonal specialty beers that share some common qualities, including winter spices, says Philip Vieira, Ph.D., a longtime homebrewer...