Archive for June, 2010
Pit Smoked BBQ Pairings
by TJ Davis on June 16th, 2010 | Wine
In many regions throughout the United States, summer is synonymous with barbecue, and in the minds of many people, barbecue is synonymous with beer. For the deep, smoky flavors of pit barbecue, beers and ales are fine, but wines can be fabulous. Just as there are countless flavor combinations for barbecue rubs and sauces, there are equally as many options for pairing wines with them. Basically, the same general rules apply for barbecue as for meats or poultry cooked any other way: red for red, white for white. The only additional rule to remember is, it is okay to
Brew Dog, Rip Tide Stout
by J Frazzetta on June 14th, 2010 | Beer
Bottle/Tap: Bottle, pint +6
Lurking behind all of those summer and spring beers was this beast of a stout. I had purchased this a few months ago with the intention of drinking in colder weather; instead I had it on a rainy evening hoping to illicit the same response. The cold chill seemed to help my mood for drinking a stout in the early parts of summer.
Brew Dog is based in Scotland and made headlines for themselves by brewing two high potency beers: Tactical Nuclear Penguin (32%) and Sink the Bismarck (41%). This beer was only 8%, not bad for
Lurking behind all of those summer and spring beers was this beast of a stout. I had purchased this a few months ago with the intention of drinking in colder weather; instead I had it on a rainy evening hoping to illicit the same response. The cold chill seemed to help my mood for drinking a stout in the early parts of summer.
Brew Dog is based in Scotland and made headlines for themselves by brewing two high potency beers: Tactical Nuclear Penguin (32%) and Sink the Bismarck (41%). This beer was only 8%, not bad for
Introducing The Crafty Bartender
by Jared on June 11th, 2010 | Cocktails, Crafty Bartender
Parched No More is pleased to announce that we have added the talents of Jared Bracci (the editorial team's pick for best bartender, ever) to our writing team. Every month he will introduce you to a fabulous cocktail. Monthly recipes will begin next week, as we thought we should start with an introduction from Jared. So, without further ado, here is Jared!
Welcome to my new mixology column. My name is Jared Bracci, and it is my hope that some of my creations will bring a smile to your stomach and pleasure to your party. When I work behind the
Welcome to my new mixology column. My name is Jared Bracci, and it is my hope that some of my creations will bring a smile to your stomach and pleasure to your party. When I work behind the
Marsanne at Tahbilk
by TJ Davis on June 9th, 2010 | Australian Wine, Wine
The Marsanne is a rare white grape variety grown in only four countries: France, United States, Switzerland and Australia. Thought to have been cultivated originally in the Northern Rhone Valley of France, Marsanne was introduced in the Nagambie Lakes region of Victoria, Australia in the early 1860's at Tahbilk, one of Australia's oldest and most beautiful wineries. Although none of the original vines from this first planting survived, cuttings made from them in 1927 remain some of the world's oldest producing vines. The vine took well to the Australian climate and the rare variety did very well at Tahbilk.
Redhook Brewing, Rope Swing Summer Pilsner
by J Frazzetta on June 7th, 2010 | Beer
Bottle/Tap: Bottle
When it comes to pilsners, there are people who will have you believe that since their beer was spiked with hops three times, you’ll have a refreshing taste. So refreshing in fact, you’ll wonder how someone could sell you beer-flavored water. Here is a better way to spend your money: buy a real pilsner. Pilsner style beers are great for summer since they are usually light bodied and not very complex. I picked up a six of this one and found it to be very refreshing.
I didn’t notice any overpowering aromas at first but did find a little
When it comes to pilsners, there are people who will have you believe that since their beer was spiked with hops three times, you’ll have a refreshing taste. So refreshing in fact, you’ll wonder how someone could sell you beer-flavored water. Here is a better way to spend your money: buy a real pilsner. Pilsner style beers are great for summer since they are usually light bodied and not very complex. I picked up a six of this one and found it to be very refreshing.
I didn’t notice any overpowering aromas at first but did find a little
