Greetings and salutations, folks!
If there's one thing I like more on any given day than a good drink, it's good music. Imagine my delight, then, when I was strolling through Beltway the other day, perusing the aisles for some festive favors and came across this – Dogfish Head Pearl Jam Faithfull Ale (yes, the spelling is correct). As a celebration of two important milestones in music, the 20th anniversary of Pearl Jam, and the release of their hit record Ten, Dogfish Head's latest offering is a treat for both beer and music lovers alike.
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Archive for December, 2011
And Now for Something Different: Pearl Jam Faithfull Ale
by Jason Lightner on December 30th, 2011 | Beer
Kamikaze Shots
by Dennis Mayer on December 28th, 2011 | Bomb Shot, Cocktails, Liquor
Shooters are a young drinker's game, and probably should be. Mixing up multicolored, oddly flavored concoctions designed to be consumed as quickly as possible? Somehow, this is considered good bartending instead of neglect. I've made plenty of money off of "shot" recipes, but you'll never hear me bragging about my Slippery Nipples, my Red-Headed Sluts (ahem), or my Washington Apples. They're a terrible idea, they almost always lead to problem drinking, and the cheap, imitation liqueurs used to flavor them taste funky, and lead to a terrible hangover in the morning.
So why are we talking about kamikaze shots? Well,
So why are we talking about kamikaze shots? Well,
Perrier Jouet Grand Brut Champagne
by Dennis Mayer on December 27th, 2011 | Sparkling Wine, Wine
The problem with champagne is that you just can't get value without paying for it. Sure, you can settle for a different sparkling wine -- we've written before about cava, and prosecco is also a popular option. "Different" shouldn't read as "lesser" in this context, either. For $10-$15 a bottle, you can have quite good sparkling wine, for your dinner table, your brunch, your nightcap, or your run-of-the-mill champagne toast.
But for a special occasion -- and what's a more special occasion than New Year's Eve? -- you need the genuine article. Which means you'll need to spend some
But for a special occasion -- and what's a more special occasion than New Year's Eve? -- you need the genuine article. Which means you'll need to spend some
Wychwood Brewery, Hobgoblin
by J Frazzetta on December 26th, 2011 | Beer
Bottle/Tap – Bottle
Rather than spend Christmas with an elf or the Grinch, I thought to invite a different creature over for holiday festivities. Yes, I know this makes me sound like I take in stray fictional creatures, but what can I say besides: I’m excited for next December already. That is another tale for another time, Avid Reader, and today I’m going to tell you about another small troublesome character, not to be confused with a Hobbit, who is often helpful yet mischievous: the hobgoblin.
This odd shaped bottle spent some quality time in the fridge cooling
Rather than spend Christmas with an elf or the Grinch, I thought to invite a different creature over for holiday festivities. Yes, I know this makes me sound like I take in stray fictional creatures, but what can I say besides: I’m excited for next December already. That is another tale for another time, Avid Reader, and today I’m going to tell you about another small troublesome character, not to be confused with a Hobbit, who is often helpful yet mischievous: the hobgoblin.
This odd shaped bottle spent some quality time in the fridge cooling
2010 St. Urbans-Hof Weingut Riesling
by Shannon Cyr on December 23rd, 2011 | White Wine, Wine
Wine Category: White
Type of Wine: Riesling
Producer: St. Urbans-Hof Weingut
Vintage: 2010
Region: Germany’s Mosel Valley
Alcohol: 8.5%
Average Price per Bottle: $16.00
Bottle Size: 750 milliliter
Riesling is an under-appreciated wine here in the United States. Elsewhere, it’s considered to be one of greatest white wines. Its adaptability to styles makes this wine unique in that it can be incredibly sweet or remarkably dry. Personally, I like my Rieslings on the dryer side, so I was a little skeptical when the Sommelier recommended this wine, noting the balance between
Type of Wine: Riesling
Producer: St. Urbans-Hof Weingut
Vintage: 2010
Region: Germany’s Mosel Valley
Alcohol: 8.5%
Average Price per Bottle: $16.00
Bottle Size: 750 milliliter
Riesling is an under-appreciated wine here in the United States. Elsewhere, it’s considered to be one of greatest white wines. Its adaptability to styles makes this wine unique in that it can be incredibly sweet or remarkably dry. Personally, I like my Rieslings on the dryer side, so I was a little skeptical when the Sommelier recommended this wine, noting the balance between
