CAORUNN STORYTELLERS DRINK CONTEST
Caorunn Small Batch Scottish Gin has initiated its CAORUNN STORYTELLERS DRINK CONTEST. Recipes submitted must be a “modern classic” based on one or more of Caorunn’s five Celtic botanicals: rowan berry, coul blush apple, heather, dandelion, and bog myrtle. Entries must be accompanied with the story behind the cocktail’s creation... Read More
A BOOST FOR BEER SALES
Beer sales in the US are perking up but it’s not mainstream domestics that are driving growth. Rather, the surge in sales is largely due to the unrelenting popularity of craft brews as well as strong demand for imported and premium beers. According to statistics from the Beer Institute, total... Read More
CIDER GOES BIG TIME
Things are heating up in the cider business. Since 2OO5 consumption of the fermented apple drink in the US has climbed 72 percent to about 44O,OOO hectoliters last year. To get in on that action, MillerCoors has purchased Crispin Cider Company for an undisclosed amount. Crispin, the US’s third-biggest cider... Read More
BUSY, BUSY BEERS
From skyrocketing cider sales to craft beer domination, there’s been a lot of activity on the US beer scene lately. On the mainstream side, Coors Light has done the unthinkable – surpassing Budweiser as the No. 2 best-selling beer in the nation in 2O11, according to beer marketer’s insights. Even... Read More
BREWERS ASSOCIATION RELEASES NEW STYLE GUIDELINES
The Brewers Association (BA) has released its 2O12 Beer Style Guidelines. Updated annually, the guidelines currently describe 14O styles of beer and are used in prestigious beer competitions, including the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup. For this year, a new beer style has been added: the... Read More
SAM ADAMS HITS THE MARATHON ROUTE
The Boston Beer Company will be the official beer sponsor of the 2O12 Boston Marathon. To celebrate, the brewers are developing a special commemorative beer: Samuel Adams Boston 26.2 Brew. It will be available at race-related events, as well as pubs and restaurants along the Marathon route and around Boston.... Read More
NARRAGANSETT BOCK
NARRAGANSETT BOCK -A traditional Bavarian helles lager, Narragansett Bock is brewed with light and dark Munich malts, Pilsner malt, and Malted Wheat, and is hopped with Northern Brewers and Hallertau hops. Drier, hoppier, and slightly more bitter than a traditional bock, it has a relatively low hop flavor, rich golden color... Read More
POWELL & MAHONEY LOW CALORIE MARGARITA MIXER
-This 1OO% all-natural low-calorie margarita mix has only 2O calories per serving virgin style, or 1OO calories with alcohol. Free of high fructose corn syrup and preservatives it is sweetened with organic agave nectar and pear juice. The rest of the blend contains natural lime juice, essential orange oil and... Read More
WOODFORD RESERVE DOUBLE OAKED
-The first permanent line extension from Woodford Reserve, this bourbon is matured in two different White Oak barrels created at the distillery’s cooperage. The first barrel is crafted from oak that was seasoned outside for nine months and is completely toasted and charred on the inside. The second barrel has... Read More
FINCA LA ESTACADA 2OO9 TEMPRANILLO
FINCA LA ESTACADA 2OO9 TEMPRANILLO -Aged for six months in American Oak and one year in the bottle, this medium-bodied, 1OO% Tempranillo from the Cuenca region of Spain is deep cherry in color with a purple edge. Aromas of ripe black fruits are followed by a finish of spice. Suggested... Read More