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North Czar State: How Russian Imperial Stout Became the Sovereign Beer of Minnesota

VinePair

Through the snowless 60-degree days, however, one boreal harbinger has remained intact: the Russian imperial stout. Rich and complex, Russian imperial stouts are differentiated from other dark beers by both strength and apocrypha. Old Rasputin, from Fort Bragg, Calif.,

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Review – Nine Irish Whiskeys from the New Hampshire Liquor Commission

Drinkhacker

Per NHLC: The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) and Bord Bia have forged an international partnership to provide NH Liquor & Wine Outlet customers exclusive access to the world’s finest Irish whiskeys. distribution. distribution. 112 proof. The nose is pleasant if a little subdued even at this proof.

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This Week's Beer News: Good "Vibes" Only.

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Owner Jeff Hoobler was elected to Highland Park’s city council last year (and is running again this year, as we noted in an email last week), and apparently the city has a restriction “that requires the denial of liquor licenses to ‘any law enforcing public official, or any member of the City Council.’”

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All You Need For A Successful Dry January: Mocktail Recipes, Ingredients, And Tips

A Bar Above

Now, don’t expect it to taste like actual liquor. Of course, with liquor alternatives, you can sub them into your favorite traditional cocktails as well, but hopefully these mocktail recipes are inspiring enough to get you started. Add the tonic water first, and then add ice. Garnish with a cucumber slice and lemon wheel.

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This Week's Beer News: Metro on a Short Fuse

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

Is this an indication of a pivot away from hazy IPAs and pastry stouts? Their new barrel-aged imperial Vietnamese coffee stout sounds like it could be pretty delicious, especially alongside a crispy banh xeo and bowl of pho. Or is it just a matter of, they bought the IP at auction, so they’re gonna do something with it?

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This Week's Beer News: More Farewell, WLL

Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

So we’re picking up where we left off Friday, bidding farewell to West Lakeview Liquors , whose long-term legacy may truly be the people who met there and went on to have much more beer success and impact on their own. None of which would happen at your average liquor store.

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Significant Shift Towards Higher-Quality Beers

Spiritz

The remaining 11 percent comprises specialty beers, including IPAs, stouts, craft brews, and low- calorie options, reflecting a growing diversity in consumer preferences,” informs Gurjas.

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