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4 Summer-Friendly Beers From Tröeg Brewing

4 Summer-Friendly Beers From Tröeg Brewing

This PA brewery makes these crisp brews for sipping all season long

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonJuly 13, 2020beer, craft beer, microbreweryComment

Professor Spotlight: Kevin Gibson

Get to know our Louisville beer writer!

Featured, BeerAmanda SchusterJune 22, 2020beer, craft beer, microbrewery, new york international beer competition, ale, lager, chili beer, imperial stout, beer review, profileComment

Virginia Brewers Come To Hospitals' Aid To Fight COVID-19

Virginia Brewers Come To Hospitals' Aid To Fight COVID-19

Beer that helps provide lifesaving supplies for healthcare workers—it’s even better than clapping!

Featured, BeerPhil GalewitzJune 18, 2020covid, beer, craft beer, microbreweryComment

Canned Beverages To Tote On Your Summer Hikes

Canned Beverages To Tote On Your Summer Hikes

Quench your thirst during fresh-air pursuits with these 11 packable potables.

Cocktails, Beer, Wine, FeaturedKelly MagyaricsJune 17, 2020new york international spirits competition, bourbon, whiskey, tequila, rum, vodka, gin, cachaca, chardonnay, mourvedre, syrah, merlot, to goComment

Wise Bird Takes a Bet on Kentucky Heritage Cider

Wise Bird Takes a Bet on Kentucky Heritage Cider

Authentic European-style cider in the heart of bourbon country

Featured, BeerSara HavensJune 15, 2020cider, apple cider, new york international cider competitionComment

Pints of Depiction: Pairing Beer With BBQ

Pints of Depiction: Pairing Beer With BBQ

Different types of grilling require different styles of beer

Beer, FeaturedEm SauterJune 5, 2020beer, beer pairing, craft beer, microbrewery, bbq, wheat beer, apa, pale ale, ale, light beer, session beer, new york international beer competitionComment

7 Alcohol Subscriptions To Break Lockdown Monotony

7 Alcohol Subscriptions To Break Lockdown Monotony

These internet alcohol subscriptions switch things up at home, or make exceptional gifts for someone else’s

Beer, Spirits, WineAndrew TobiaMay 29, 2020orange wine, giftsComment

Beer Review: 18th Street Brewery DIPA Double

Beer Review: 18th Street Brewery DIPA Double

Tasting King Reaper and Where It’s At - a pair of double IPAs from 18th Street Brewery

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonMay 26, 2020beer, craft beer, microbrewery, double ipa, ipa, india pale ale, ale, hopsComment

Wine Pairings and Recipe Inspiration For 4 Favorite Spring Ingredients

Wine Pairings and Recipe Inspiration For 4 Favorite Spring Ingredients

Uncork a bottle and get excited about what’s fresh and flavorful right now to pair with it

Featured, Recipes, PairingKelly MagyaricsMay 13, 2020wine, sparkling wine, sancerre, white wine, red wine, new york international wine competition, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, chablis, gruner veltlinerComment

Sommeliers Create Wine Pairings for TV Watching

Sommeliers Create Wine Pairings for TV Watching

To prepare for another streaming binge, you must chill - the wine.

Featured, Pairing, EntertainingPamela VachonMay 4, 2020covid, wine, sommelier, champagne, cava, new york international wine competition, madeira, fortified wine, chardonnay, biodynamic wine, ice wineComment

Even in Tough Times, Breweries Give Back

Even in Tough Times, Breweries Give Back

Charity brews and craft beer collaborations in the age of Covid-19

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonApril 30, 2020beer, craft beer, microbrewery, covid, imperial stoutComment

Independent Distillers and Brewers Pivot Production As They Fight To Stay Alive

Here’s a regional guide to some of the micro distilleries and breweries that have kept on keeping on

Featured, Beer, WineAndrew TobiaApril 27, 2020covid, beer, craft beer, microbrewery, micro distillery, new york international spirits competition, new york international beer competition, whiskey, gin, denver, profileComment

Beer Review: Bell's Lager of the Lakes

Beer Review: Bell's Lager of the Lakes

Here’s a widely available, easy-drinking lager beer that isn’t too hoppy

Featured, BeerKevin GibsonApril 22, 2020beer, craft beer, microbrewery, lager, session beer, beer reviewComment

Budget-Friendly Wine Pairings and Recipes

Budget-Friendly Wine Pairings and Recipes

Quality $15 and under wines to sip with simple at-home recipes

Featured, Recipes, PairingAndrew McFetridgeApril 15, 2020wine, new york international wine competition, berlin international wine competition, gewurztraminer, malbec, chardonnay, chili, sauvignon blanc, cookingComment

Pints of Depiction: Pairing Beer With Pantry Comfort Foods

Pints of Depiction: Pairing Beer With Pantry Comfort Foods

Which beer goes best with frozen burritos, mac and cheese or cupcakes?

Beer, FeaturedEm SauterApril 10, 2020beer, beer pairing, lagerComment

Soft Drinks Go Hard: 6 Boozy Kombuchas To Try

Soft Drinks Go Hard: 6 Boozy Kombuchas To Try

The booch is loose!

Featured, BeerMatt AgonoyApril 7, 2020kombucha, new york international beer competition, fruit beerComment

Beer Review: Stillwater Extra Dry

Beer Review: Stillwater Extra Dry

This American craft beer from Baltimore is a saison style with a sake-like twist

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonApril 6, 2020beer, craft beer, microbrewery, double ipa, sake, covid, beer reviewComment

ANXO Cidery's Nevertheless Is Unabashedly Bold, Balanced, and Brave

ANXO Cidery's Nevertheless Is Unabashedly Bold, Balanced, and Brave

An annual release from this DC area cidery raises funds for Planned Parenthood

Featured, BeerSara HavensMarch 18, 2020cider, covid Comment

Wine Pairings For Popular Chocolates

Wine Pairings For Popular Chocolates

A crispy, crunchety, gooey take on pairing wine with chocolate

Featured, PairingAndrew McFetridgeMarch 4, 2020wine, chocolate, shirazComment

Beer Review: Melvin New England Breakfast Ale

Beer Review: Melvin New England Breakfast Ale

This limited edition beer originally won a Wyoming home brewing contest in collaboration with the Brewing Network.

Beer, FeaturedKevin GibsonMarch 2, 2020beer, ale, microbrewery, homebrewing, beer reviewComment