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LESS PAIN, MORE PAIN: WINE VS BEER

HERE’S SOME good news/bad news for the wine and beer lover camps. People who drink wine are less likely to suffer from osteoarthritis of the knee – but beer-drinkers are more prone to arthritis, a new study shows. Nottingham University researchers looked at the drinking habits of 2OOO men and...
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A BEER LOVER’S DREAM JOB

DO YOU LIVE, breathe and sleep all things beer? Then your dream job has been created. The Smithsonian National Museum of American History wanted to make sure that beer history is well documented through a new position: official beer historian. It’s a three-year job, funded by the Brewers Association and...
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CRAFT COOLS BUT STAYS HOT

CRAFT BREWERS are still growing, albeit at a somewhat slower pace, according to new mid-year data released by the Brewers Association. American production volume increased 8% during the first half of the year, though that represents a decrease on the 16% of the same period last year. “While the craft...
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FALL MALTS

by Andy Crouch MALT HAS NEVER BEEN the heralded part of the better beer revolution. Hops dominate the conversations of newbies and experts alike. Citra, Centennial, Nelson, all words even casual beer fans know and discuss with great glee. Yeast has also developed rock star status in recent years with...
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TRULY SPIKED & SPARKLING

The line of alcoholic flavored waters is now available in slim cans. There are three styles: Colima Lime, Grapefruit & Pomelo and Pomegranate. Suggested retail is $15.99 per variety 12-pack. AVAILABLE FROM Burke Distributing Commercial Distributing Merrimack Valley Distributing

BEER GEEK HELLES

This collaborative brew from Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers and New England Brewing Company is made with custom malts by Stone Path Malt, Nelson Sauvin and Hallertau Blanc hops.  Suggested retail is $9.99 per four pack of 16-ounce cans. Also available on draft. AVAILABLE FROM Atlantic Importing Company

NARRAGANSETT TOWN BEACH IPA

This late-summer seasonal brew is made with pale, cara pils and wheat malts, and Pacific Gem, Green Bullet, nugget and EKG hops. Suggested retail is $8.99 to $9.99 per six-pack of 16-ounce Tallboy cans. AVAILABLE FROM Atlas Distributing Burke Distributing Colonial Wholesale Beverage Commercial Distributng Company Merrimack Valley Distributing

TESTAROSSA WINES

This portfolio of limited production wines from vineyard estates includes Los Gatos Chardonnay, Los Gatos Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay and Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine & Spirits