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LUCAS BOLS CELEBRATING BOSTON THIRST

House of Bols and Bols Bartending Academy to Boston to share the 4OO+ years of the company’s history with New England’s cocktail professionals and enthusiasts at the first Thirst Boston event.    

THIRST BOSTON

THE FIRST ANNUAL Thirst Boston was held at the Hotel Commonwealth on November 1O and 11th.  Thousands of cocktail, beer and beverage enthusiasts gathered for seminars and parties that included local mixology talent and craft distillers –  not to mention renowned luminaries like David Wondrich, Charlotte Voisey, Bernie Lubbers,  and...
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2O13 SAMUEL ADAMS UTOPIAS

2O13 SAMUEL ADAMS UTOPIAS – Blended with a variety of brews, some of which have been aged in barrels for more than 2O years, this year’s Utopias is now available.  For the first time it was also blended with Kosmic Mother Funk, a barrel-aged ale which imparts cherry and plum...
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LAMBISE CLASSIQUE and GINGE

LAMBISE CLASSIQUE and GINGE – A blend of Belgian Lambic and Belgian Ale, Lambise is a beer specifically designed to be mixed in cocktails.  The Classique has floral aromas with spicy notes from coriander.  On the mouth it opens crisp and tart and finishes dry, resulting from a combination of...
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GOOSE ISLAND BEER COMPANY

GOOSE ISLAND BEER COMPANY – There are four new Belgian-style wild ales in the Goose Island portfolio.  Gillian is a Farmhouse Ale aged with strawberries, honey and white pepper.  Effervescent and slightly tart body complemented by a white pepper note along with hints of strawberry and honey.  9.5% ABV.  Halia,...
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GRAFFIGNA CENTENARIO ELEVATION RED BLEND

GRAFFIGNA CENTENARIO ELEVATION RED BLEND – The latest addition to the Graffigna portfolio of Argentinian wines, this blend consists of Malbec, Bonarda, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tannat.  It is a complex, full-bodied wine with rich blackberry flavors underpinned by spice, vanilla and dark chocolate notes.  Available from United Liquors.

TRURO VINEYARDS CRANBERRY RED

TRURO VINEYARDS CRANBERRY RED – Fresh and bold, this wine – blended with Cape Cod cranberries – pairs well with roast turkey, duck and pheasant.  As the only vinifera growing vineyard in the region, Truro’s sandy soil, warm ocean breezes and temperate climate combine to produce grapes with intense flavor...
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ICE SURGE LIQUEUR

ICE SURGE LIQUEUR – There are two flavors in this new line of liqueurs: Tropical Freeze and Berry Blizzard.  The Tropical Freeze blends the flavors of pineapple and mango with mint while Berry Blizzard combines raspberry with black berry and acai flavors along with the mint.Suggested retail for both is...
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LE REVISEUR

LE REVISEUR – Made from 1OO% Estate grown grapes, this Petite Champagne Cognac has had extended aging in French Limousin oak resulting in a round, smooth, balanced offering.  Suggested retail is $39.99 for the VS, $49.99 for the VSOP and $124.99 for the XO.  Available from Burke Distributing.