Known for award-winning wines and celebrated annual releases, Duplin Winery, makers of America’s favorite sweet wines, opens 2022 with the debut of a truly unique Cotton Candy collection featuring three new fruit flavors – Lime, Blueberry and Peach – in addition to the celebrated Cotton Candy Original the company introduced in May of 2021. Using…
Fred Minnick, the renowned “whiskey authority” (Forbes) leading the spirits industry, tasted more than 700 whiskeys in 2021. On a livestream tasting last night (1.5), Minnick revealed the No. 1 whiskey of the year — Russell’s-Reserve 13 Year Bourbon. Watch the full stream, here: youtu.be/lKjUfemKfSI. “During my blind tasting, Russell’s-Reserve 13 Year Bourbon showed power…
Art In Liquid Form – Celebrating the creative magic at the intersection of art and ales, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery’s Off-Centered Art Series is a yearly collection of four limited-edition beers featuring artwork by a different collaborating artist. The brewery’s featured artist for 2022 is Max Mahn, a well-known printmaker and illustrator from Missoula, Montana….
AleSmith Brewing Company is thrilled to announce the first of three limited-release, seasonal beers, Funwave Hazy IPA. Launching in 16 oz. can 6-packs, this fresh addition to AleSmith’s line-up will be available beginning in January through April. Remind your tastebuds to pack their bags and get ready to ride the wave of unforgettable flavor. Brewed with…
Living the Dream Brewing Co. has been working hard on a new and delicious addition to their Cocktail Series: Barrel Aged Old Fashioned Ale. This cocktail-inspired beer is made with treacle, cherries, and oranges, and blended with Living the Dream’s Strong Ale for a subtly sweet richness at the finish. It’s a slow sipper that…
Black-owned Victor George Spirits (VGS) announced they have closed on a deal to buy an equity stake in Palm Beach Distillery (PBD). Palm Beach Distillery is located at 1142 Okeechobee Road, Bay 6 in West Palm Beach. Founded by Summer Piep in 2017, Palm Beach Distillery currently produces vodka, rum, gin and will begin producing several Victor George Spirits…
SkinnyFATS announces a ten-unit franchise deal with Colorado’s Elevated Inc. to expand the SkinnyFATS Healthy & Happy brand and menu to the Rockies. SkinnyFATS is a best in class, fast-fine concept that also owns and operates HallPass, Utah’s first food hall, in Salt Lake City. Founded in 2013 by Reed Allen Slobusky, SkinnyFATS is a Space For All™ featuring a unique menu with a healthy side…
Each year, craft breweries across the nation roll out new limited release beers to entice beer drinkers through the seasons but few can tantalize fans with rebrews of recipes tried, true and back only by popular demand. Stone Brewing announces its lineup of Stone Fan Favorites, voted on by loyal fans of Stone’s prolific 25-year brewing history. The series was teased in 2021 when devoted followers on social…
Achieving your health goals and enjoying a beer don’t have to be at odds with one another. As frequent craft beer drinkers who also want to look good naked, Monday Night Brewing created Lay Low: a 90 calorie, 3.2% ABV IPA that tastes delicious and is the ideal post workout chug. While the commitment to your New…
Three breweries, spanning a variety of sizes and offering different specialties, have come together to brew a style of beer that has earned them each acclaim independently: IPA. For years, WeldWerks Head Brewer Skip Schwartz and Our Mutual Friend Brewing Head Brewer Jan Chodkowski have been friends in the brewing industry, collaborating on beers from…
Two Texas craft breweries have decided to join forces in order to become one of the largest craft brewers in the region. AquaBrew, the maker of Swine Dive IPA, and ShotGun Seltzer, Texas’ first craft seltzer, are announcing that they have reached an agreement to merge, creating an opportunity for both brewers to capitalize on…
Tröegs Independent Brewing announces the release of its once-a-year cult classic, Nugget Nectar. Excessively dry-hopped, this Imperial Amber celebrates the arrival of “fresh-off-the-bine” Nugget hops from the brewery’s annual trek to Yakima, WA, for hop selection. It’s no surprise that Nugget hops take center stage, adding dank notes of pine and grapefruit. Simcoe chimes in…
Can’d Aid announced the following relief efforts for Colorado’s Boulder County wildfire neighborhoods: “Like many of you, the Can’d Aid team is still reeling from the devastation resulting from the historic wildfires that tore through Colorado’s Boulder County neighborhoods – forcing tens of thousands to evacuate their homes, burning up to 1,000 homes and multiple businesses…
Brewery: Firestone Walker Brewing Company, California Origin: United States of America Tested: 12/08/2021 Object: 1 can 12 fl oz (355ml) ALC.: 6.0% alc. by vol. Beer type: Nitro Stout Color: Black Head: weak, small Smell: vanilla, coffee Taste: coffee, vanilla, cinnamon and chocolate Bottom Line/ Conclusion: The Firestone Cinnamon Dolce Nitro Stout is a beer,…
This holiday season, Flying Dog Brewery gave three cheers for those amazing people who deliver your beers. In honor of the hard-working individuals who spend long days driving big trucks, Flying Dog launched the Haul of Fame program December 20th through December 23rd. As a holiday ‘thank you’ to the many drivers who frequent Flying…
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