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RIOJA 2O13 IS JUST “GOOD”

AFTER SEVERAL YEARS of outstanding harvests, Rioja has been brought back down to earth with the 2O13 vintage.  A difficult growing season last year culminated in the Rioja DOCa council describing the vintage as “good”, the worst official rating for a decade.  Each of the Rioja DOCa vintages since 2OO4...
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SANGRIA AND THE MILLENNIALS

HARDLY a new thing, Sangria is suddenly an “it” drink that is poised for international success.  Sangria is already popular in the US but has little presence in the international market.  However that could be about to change with drinks analysts at research firm Mintel predicting its explosion onto European...
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JUST IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING

Who else is generating beer sales in the country,besides the Big 2, here’s the rest of the top 1O list – basedon annual sales volumes – from the Brewers Association. 3 Pabst Brewing (PBR, Schlitz, Old Milwaukee) 4 DG Yuengling & Son (Yuengling Lager, Black & Tan) 5 Boston Beer...
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BEER FLAVORED LOLLIPOPS

BEER LOVERS with a sweet tooth, you’re in luck!  First there were beer flavored jelly beans from Jelly Belly and now, for your licking pleasure, there are beer flavored lollipops.  Candy company Lollyphile [lollyphile.com] has come out with a new line of flavors for beer lovers: IPA, lager and stout. ...
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TAKE A TOUR OF THE BEER TRAIL

THE MASSACHUSETTS Brewers Guild and the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources has launched the newly created “Massachusetts Craft Brewers Trail” to the public. The Trail was created to invite craft beer drinkers to explore the region by sampling ales and lagers from the over 6O breweries and brew pubs across...
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FIVE BEER MYTHS BUSTED

BEER is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, and as such, there are many myths about the best ways to store, age, refrigerate and drink it. Here are five common myths – busted –  to set the record straight. MYTH Re-cooling makes beer stale.FALSE Beer experiences...
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SAMUEL ADAMS SUMMER ALE

SAMUEL ADAMS SUMMER ALE – Brewed with Hallertau Mittelfrueh and Saaz Noble hops, lemon peel and Grains of Paradise, this medium-bodied brew is crisp and citrusy with a hint of spice on the finish.  The Ale yeast adds a tropical fruit note while the peppery taste from the Grains of...
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STRONGBOW HARD CIDER

STRONGBOW HARD CIDER – BThe hard cider maker has two new flavors: Gold Apple and Honey & Apple.  The Gold Apple has the sweet and tart notes of the Golden Delicious apple, along with hints of Honeycrisp and pear.  The Honey & Apple is a blend of fresh apple and...
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SHIPYARD AMERICAN PALE ALE

SHIPYARD AMERICAN PALE ALE – Made with Challenger, Chinook, Citra, Polaris, Huell Melon, Cascade, and Centennial hops from the Pacific Northwest, this session beer has a bright grapefruit citrus flavor.  The malts are English Pale and Whole Wheat.  Suggested retail is $8.99 for a 6-pack and $16.99 for a 12-pack. ...
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BUD LIGHT LIME RITA

BUD LIGHT LIME RITA – The brand is introducing two new permanent flavors: Mang-O-Rita and Raz-Ber-Rita as the newest additions to its Ritas portfolio which also includes the original Lime-A-Rita, Straw-Ber-Rita and seasonal Cran-Brrr-Rita.  Available in 12-pack 8-ounce cans, 4-pack 16-ounce cans, and 24-ounce individual cans as well as an...
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