VinePair

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Legolas and the Elves sip on Miruvor (a fictional cordial) along with mead and various other wines, the massive tree-like Ents most prefer the revitalizing Ent-draught, and then, of course, there’s beer and ale. Intoxicating beverages abound throughout J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth.

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Beer Stout Pub Alcohol 97

VinePair

MARCH 6, 2024

Long-time Guinness ambassador Ryan Wagner estimates that 90 percent of American bartenders know that if a customer orders a pint of Guinness Draught Stout, there’s something different they have to do. Allow it to settle for 86 seconds then top it off, yielding the perfect pint of dry Irish stout in, oh, I don’t know, 119.5

Stout 124

Stout Pub Beer Bartender 124

VinePair

MARCH 13, 2024

The “perfect” two-part pou r is argued and obsessed over by stout enthusiasts worldwide, and for many, Guinness is the only beer they care to drink. Patrick’s day, we say it’s time to bend the rules and explore how Guinness cocktails can turn another stout-soaked afternoon chasing down a parade into a full-fledged soirée. But this St.

Stout 128

Stout Simple Syrup Liqueur Vodka 128

VinePair

JUNE 11, 2024

With nearly every conceivable IPA variant, from cold to milkshake to hoppy absurdity , and stouts barrel-aged and pastrified to the nth degree, it seems that craft beer has reached a point of all-time stagnation. appeared first on VinePair.

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Craft Beer Beer Stout IPA 93

The Whiskey Wash

JULY 16, 2024

We review Westward Whiskey Vintner’s Cuvée, created from American single malt whiskeys influenced by four types of wine cask finishes. Westward has a robust mix of expressions in its flagship lineup, including Westward Whiskey Original, Westward Whiskey Pinot Noir Cask, Westward Whiskey Stout Cask, and Westward Whiskey Cask Strength.

Whiskey 111

Whiskey Club Stout Wine 111

VinePair

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Wine is excellent. Wine and chocolate each have their own tannins and acidity, which can harmonize when they’re operating at the same wavelength: A bit of sweetness can round out the other’s sharp edges. While the fortified wine carries a fussy reputation in the U.S., Chocolate is excellent.

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Stout Bitters Rum Wine 105

VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

—Justin LeClair, owner and bartender, NightBloom , New Orleans “ Angel’s Envy Cask Strength is a rare, small-batch bourbon finished in port wine barrels, with each yearly release offering a unique proof and flavor profile. The 2023 edition, bottled at 118.2 The 2022 release, at 119.8 appeared first on VinePair.

Bartender 110

Bartender Bartending Stout Whiskey 110

VinePair

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Schilling Modernism Machine House Brewing Dark Mild Guinness Fox Farm barleywine Milk stouts “My favorite go-to cold weather beer is a dark Czech lager. The cliche ‘stout season’ doesn’t resonate with me when a lot of modern stouts have the drinkability of syrup.” Edmund Fitzgerald from Great Lakes is always great.

Beer 124

Beer Stout IPA Rum 124

VinePair

JANUARY 11, 2024

Unlike wine enthusiasts, beer nerds face one particular restriction when they get their hands on a grailed bottle of suds: There’s really no saving it for a special occasion. That said, heavier beers like stouts and porters fair relatively well with age, and can hold up in flavor after a couple years in the cellar.

Beer 124

Beer IPA Stout Pilsner 124

The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

I was curious to know why he looked to whisky rather than the more traditional beer or wine pairings. We started with blind taste tests of other whiskeys, other spirits, cut and uncut, wine, beer, everything. Read the full article at Premium Irish Whiskey Created With Two Michelin Star Chef For Journey Of Taste

Whiskey 59

Whiskey Stout Bitters Beer 59

VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

They need to sell a lifestyle, not just wine. The classic ideal of a Napa Valley vacation being rapid winery hopping from start to finish is perhaps not what wine tourists are really looking for these days. Tune in for more. Adam is reading: Why Are Kalamatas the Black Sheep of Martini Olives? appeared first on VinePair.

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Stout Pub Wine Hospitality 70

Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Where bitter IPAs and rich imperial stouts polarized beer drinkers, an approachable style of ale that originated in Cologne, Germany, is finding fans in beer enthusiasts and casual imbibers alike. Kölsch, according to Heinrich Philipp Becker of Cologne’s Gaffel Becker & Company , “is becoming a synonym for drinkable beer with character.”

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Pilsner IPA Zero-Proof Beer 193

The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Jameson’s Barrel Series expressions focus on different types of cask maturation including the double-charred Black Barrel, the 10-Year-Old Crested, and ‘Triple Triple’ a travel exclusive matured in a combination of bourbon, sherry, and Málaga wine casks. Read the full article at Jameson Irish Whiskey: The Complete Guide and FAQs

Whiskey 98

Whiskey Beer Stout Craft Beer 98

The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This article delves into the standout winners, offering a closer look at the distilleries, the stories behind the bottles, and the unique flavors that make them must-try drams for whisky enthusiasts. Nestled in a small town on the east coast of England, the brewery specializes in the creation of beers, wines, and spirits.

Whiskey 98

Whiskey Beer Stout Bottling 98

Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

A person-by-person palate shift helps Alma’s cultivate a customer base crossing over from sour ales or natural wines. Austin East ciders recently released Rico Tepache , a take on Mexico’s traditional pineapple ferment, while Avid Cider debuted the Tuesday Cocktail Club apple-wine cocktails in flavors like Mango Margarita. “We

Beer 215

Beer IPA Wine Alcohol 215

The Whiskey Wash

JULY 27, 2024

The resulting single malt is a light spirit that is matured in white oak before finishing in red wine casks. The red wine cask finishing (as recently allowed by the TTB) is something that excited Christian, who strives to provide American single malt drinkers with a gentle alternative to other spirits.

Whiskey 98

Whiskey Stout Brandy Rum 98

VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This episode of “The VinePair Podcast” is sponsored by The Prisoner Wine Company. Give a gift that doesn’t require wrapping with premium gift sets from The Prisoner Wine Company. These are online exclusives that can help elevate a personal collection. Plus, ground shipping is included on all gift sets!

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Beer Craft Beer Pilsner Stout 75

The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 5, 2024

Credit: Westland Distillery and Town Branch Distillery Westland Distillery Beer Cask Finish & Wine Cask Finish Seattle-based Westland Distillery has expanded its Cask Exploration Series with two new American single malt whiskeys: one finished in a beer cask, and one finished in a wine cask.

Whiskey 98

Whiskey Club Beer Stout 98

The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 29, 2024

Whiskey can be ‘finished’ in a wide variety of casks including sherry, port, wine, and Mizunara. From Imperial Stout casks to Mezcal casks, there is no shortage of intriguing cask finishes with which to play. These wines can perform similar roles; they are warming, and broadening, and they introduce a beautiful color.

Whiskey 52

Whiskey Stout Rum Bitters 52

VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Chilled red wines ? Embracing “In-Between” Wines Credit: Виктория Попова – stock.adobe.com Rosé, orange, amber, light red — it feels like we’ve encountered a dazzling spectrum of wine over the past few years. But in 2024, expect to see a lot more wines eschewing color-categorization altogether. Espresso Martinis ?

Tequila 126

Tequila Happy Hour Wine Beer 126

Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

After years of trying to brew exceptional nonalcoholic IPAs, Sierra Nevada brewmasters James Conery and Isaiah Mangold stumbled across a hybrid strain of beer and wine yeasts that fermented cleanly, enhancing the Amarillo and CTZ hops’ citrus and pine notes. The result is an IPA with hoppy bitterness and a silky body boasting less than 0.5%

Beer 176

Beer IPA Pilsner Alcohol 176

A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Many people go dry on weekdays only during this period of time– so don’t think it’s all or nothing if you’re not quite ready to give up your glass of wine! NON-ALCOHOLIC BEERS AND WINES This side of the industry has come a long way, so O’Doul’s is not your only option anymore!

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Mocktails Zero-Proof Alcohol Muddling 202

Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

After years of trying to brew exceptional nonalcoholic IPAs, Sierra Nevada brewmasters James Conery and Isaiah Mangold stumbled across a hybrid strain of beer and wine yeasts that fermented cleanly, enhancing the Amarillo and CTZ hops’ citrus and pine notes. The result is an IPA with hoppy bitterness and a silky body boasting less than 0.5%

Beer 147

Beer IPA Pilsner Alcohol 147

VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

But his mastery of wine barrel-aged sour beer seen in offerings like Supplication, Consecration, and Beatification showed that craft beer deserved a place at the table amongst the nearby vinos of the Valleys, both Napa and Sonoma. If I see the quintessential Hitachino owl logo on anything — wine, sake, whiskey — I’m all in!

Beer 140

Beer Craft Beer IPA Stout 140

VinePair

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Read on to get to the bottom of the most common myths about the stout. This is presumably due to the fact that since Guinness is high in barley, it’s high in flavonoids: organic antioxidant compounds also found in red wine and dark chocolate that slow the buildup of cholesterol in the arteries. It’s a meal in a glass.

Beer 105

Beer Stout Pilsner Pub 105

The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 2, 2024

He set out to embolden the spice notes in Westward Whiskey using finishing casks such as Stout, Pinot Noir, and Rum. Pulling from the archives, we have integrated some of our oldest whiskeys with a selection of beautiful wine and wood finishes, both from our home near Willamette Valley and from coveted winemaking regions around the world.”

Whiskey 98

Whiskey Stout Rum Brandy 98

VinePair

DECEMBER 29, 2023

As with any exceptional wines and spirits one has over the course of a lifetime, the best beers should linger long after the last sip, lip smack, and smile. And this stout in particular was one of my favorites from the Oregon producer. After drinking it at a bottle share I completely rethought my approach to aging beers on wine grapes.

Beer 124

Beer Pilsner IPA Stout 124

VinePair

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Brewing a beer with barley will create a grain flavor that a brewer might accentuate (stouts, barley wines) or mask (New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Fruit Force , Modelo’s Chelada line ). The article Why Craft Breweries Are Still Launching Hard Seltzer Brands appeared first on VinePair.

Tinctures 79

Tinctures Craft Beer IPA Beer 79

VinePair

APRIL 9, 2024

While not as popular as Spanish and Portuguese fortified wine casks, rum barrel finishing is hardly atypical, either, with brands like Balvenie (The Caribbean Cask 14) and Angel’s Envy (Rye Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks) even making such expressions part of their core lineups.

Rum 98

Rum Whiskey Stout Wine 98

VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Set in the eponymous neighborhood — a hub of craft-beer culture in San Diego and home to a dozen fully fledged production facilities or satellite taprooms — founder Kelsey McNair’s brainchild brewery makes flawless IPAs of all stripes, as well as delightfully clean lagers and decadent barrel-aged imperial stouts.

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Beer IPA Bar Craft Beer 142

VinePair

JUNE 4, 2024

percent ABV Funny Water , carving a new niche in non-carbonated alcoholic drinks that, unlike wine or most cocktails, aren’t too strong. Louis, will serve certain high-alcohol, barrel-aged imperial stouts absolutely still. Rosé wine and water can be sparkling or not, and dropping ice cubes into bourbon is just DIY hard water.

Vodka 111

Vodka Alcohol IPA Beer 111

VinePair

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Much like the wine world’s vinifera and hybrid grapes, these titles indicate where the hops come from. It then comes down to whether those hops are profitable, appealing to brewers, and ergonomically stable regardless of whether they belong in an IPA, lager, stout — or hell, even a hop water. appeared first on VinePair.

Pilsner 98

Pilsner IPA Bitters Beer 98

VinePair

APRIL 15, 2024

Sure, Guinness is an Irish stout, but it’s really just Guinness — nothing else will suffice. and Old Liquor Company , and brick-and-mortar stores like Manhattan’s Astor Wines & Spirits, which prices a 1970s bottle at $174, calling it “a highly sought after item in the world of vintage spirits.” (For appeared first on VinePair.

Liqueur 105

Liqueur Bitters Liquor Bar 105

VinePair

DECEMBER 27, 2023

That being said, they also brew some of the trendier styles of beer (they have your IPAs and imperial stouts covered), so there is literally something for every beer drinker when it comes to Origin’s portfolio. Their wines are bright, fun, and easy-drinking. percent English mild, A Past Life, or the 3.5 Credit: Vine St.

Beer 137

Beer IPA Craft Beer Pilsner 137

Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Dyke Beer now offers five inclusively named beers like Out Stout and Tall Girl gose , sold at LGBTQ+ bars in NYC and the Northeast. “I In early 2021, they debuted Dyke Beer , working with Brooklyn’s Wild East Brewing to create an approachable saison, the label featuring a dog and cat playing pool.

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IPA Craft Beer Beer Pilsner 223

VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

While restaurants historically featured limited selections of beer or soju, the beverage directors at today’s forward-thinking establishments have pushed the boundaries of what Korean drinks programs can look like, with many curating extensive, award-winning wine lists and pairing menus.

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Wine Hospitality Beer Liqueur 52

VinePair

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Thanks to mash bills like 100 percent Marris Otter (a British ale malt), barley wine-style malts, and Belgian quadrupel-style malts, the whiskey takes on chocolaty and citrusy flavors with red and dark fruit accents. The article 10 Things You Should Know About New Riff Distilling appeared first on VinePair. While O.K.I.

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Whiskey Liquor Gin Bottling 105