“Definitely for folks who love hops but want to try something richer, this beer could be a Black IPA if the malts were more subdued. However, the King Titus remains a porter with strong coffee aroma and flavor whose density belies the beer’s medium body. So, why the ‘King Titus?’ Well, as we’ve said, for Maine Beer Company, the brewing is just the beginning …”
Read MoreWhite wines from this region are bright and zippy, and this particular wine is no exception! It is fresh and citrusy, and perfect as an aperitif or with any dish that could likewise use a spritz of lemon.
Read More“When Buchan started brewing, a Denver IPA was a West Coast IPA. Hazy and juicy New England IPAs were a refreshing variation. That pull towards innovation led to the Rare Trait, which has become their flagship IPA …”
Read More“Originally brewed 10 years after Goose Island first commercially introduced the style, the Parabola is a one of the classic American bourbon barrel-aged imperial stouts.”
Read MoreWe thought it was time to give it a moment in the sun as Wine of the Week. It is a full and structured red perfect for red meat, rich (and slightly stinky) cheeses, or something charred on the grill that you may have pressed into service during this spring-like winter.
Read More“Usually, when we talk about ‘pine’ in IPAs, it’s in the context of Pacific Northwest hops throwing in strong piney notes along with their citrusy bitterness. This beer is not that kind of forest …”
Read More“It’s a round and floral flavor in an ale that remains light-bodied. It would be too much if the malt didn’t meld so nicely with the brew’s persistent hoppiness. The Sub Rosa is what you want in an American Strong Ale …”
Read More“Lemongrass, ginger, and hibiscus — we just had to try it … and we’re glad we did …”
Read More“Business (‘No gimmicks or flavorings, strictly business.’) is an imperial stout brewed with molasses and muscovado sugar. Muscovado sugar is a beet or cane sugar that is less refined than white sugar or even brown sugar, so much so that a fair amount of molasses remains in it. So really, you’re brewing an imperial stout with molasses and molasses … So, it turns out that a slightly sweetened molasses and molasses stout is a good thing …”
Read MoreThis is not your simple Pinot Grigio by the carafe!
Read More“Sometimes it seems like modern craft brewing is one episode after another of Fun with New Hops! Case in point, take the Wolf of All Streets from Virginia Beach’s Commonwealth Brewing Company. (No, seriously. Take some … before we take it all!) …”
Read More“The Skipping Rock Belgian Dubbel sits squarely between the world of American Dubbels and Belgian Dubbels …”
Read MoreThis Shiraz, also made by Natasha Williams, has plump plum and bramble fruits and a portion of the wine is aged in new french oak. This is exactly the kind of red wine to have on hand for February evenings.
Read More“From Brooklyn New York comes our second beer from Interboro Spirits & Ales. People (us included) use the word ‘juicy’ when describing New England Style IPAs. However, Interboro’s Lifted represents a deep dive beyond ‘juiciness’ into how the characteristics of juice can interface with beer …”
Read More“Today, the Bourbon County Stout still sees an annual fall release, but it is also joined by a handful of variants — some rebrews, some new. We have two of the 2022 variants in the shop. If you’re up for big, rich beers, these are well worth your time …”
Read MoreWe are pretty big fans of Chenin Blanc and have been enjoying this one (a Tremendous value at full price) for a couple vintages now. You should too!
Read More“To further sweeten the kettle, when we talk about hops, we’re not just talking more hops … but new hops …”
Read More“Joto (meaning “Highest Level”) is a sake importer. What they do is take Japanese artisanal sakes and wrap them in American friendly branding (like English language labels). In this way, they intend to make quality sake available and accessible without ‘dumbing down.’ This Junmai Sake is made by the famed Eiko Fuji Brewery in Yamagata prefecture …”
Read MoreWhen customers ask us for the most immediately friendly and flexible Italian red wine;or when they are seeking an extraordinarily reasonably priced organic wine from a small family winery, this immediately comes to mind. This is a wine to buy in quantity.
Read More“Do you remember when grapefruit IPAs were all the rage? The idea seemed to be, “We’ve got all these IPAs with grapefruit notes from the hops. Why not just put actual grapefruit in?” It wasn’t like the resultant beers became grapefruit Slushees; they just became more of what they already were. That’s what’s gone on here. Hoof Hearted has made a double New England style IPA with Amarillo and Mosaic hops and also pineapple …”
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