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Taste Test: Rice Beer

Imbibe Magazine

Threes Brewing Gowanus Gold Rice Lager Brooklyn-based Threes Brewing aims for a flavorful twist with their rice lager, utilizing the bolder Carolina Gold rice and German pilsner malt. See japascervejaria.com for distribution. Extra light-bodied, the beer has a true rice flavor that comes through its crisp profile.

Beer 257
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5 to Try: Kölsch-Style Ales

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Weyermann Pilsner malt, Valley Malt Warthog Wheat, and Valley Malt Vienna malt give it a light breadiness while Tettnanger and Mandarina Bavaria hops imbue the brew with light floral and herbaceous notes. Best Day’s kölsch gets its toasty sweetness and citrusy bitterness from Cologne and Pilsner malts and Hallertau Traditional hops.

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The VinePair Podcast: Varietal Wine Still Reigns Supreme

VinePair

We dont say this as a braggadocious claim of influence, but rather to point out that the grape variety remains widely popular despite many winemakers efforts to push esoteric wines on their customers. The impulse to promote lesser-known juice isnt unique to the wine industry, but producers embracing and acting upon that impulse certainly is.

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Where to Drink in San Antonio, Texas

Imbibe Magazine

La Ruina’s cocktail menu highlights ‘revitalized’ staple cocktails made with specialty tequila, rum, wine, and mezcal.” The restaurant’s bar and accompanying wine cellar offer equally impressive programs. Adjacent to the dining room, The Cellar holds more than 1,200 wines from around the world,” says Galicia.

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Drink of the Week: Hopworks “Earth to Beer” West Coast IPA

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The recipe utilizes organic pale and pilsner malts and a spectrum of hops, both organic and certified Salmon-Safe. In addition, each participating brewery—from Coronado in San Diego to Brewery Vivant in Grand Rapids—made an upfront cash donation of $1,000 to a local-to-them environmental organization.

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Drink of the Week: Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale

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Made with 25 percent red rice, as well as pilsner malt and flaked barley, the Hitachino Red Rice Ale drinks almost like a Belgian beer, clocking in at 7 percent ABV and with a malty sweetness complemented by the nutty flavors of the rice. And the Red Rice Ale still more or less stands in a category of its own.

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Taste Test: Nonalcoholic Beer

Imbibe Magazine

Created from a combination of Cologne and Pilsner malts and Hallertau Traditional hops, its toasty character and citrusy bitterness make for flavorful and satisfying refreshment. With the nose of a crisp German pilsner or kölsch, this bright beer has a cohesive flavor and snappy quality, making it perfect for pairing with food.

Beer 240