THE EL DIABLO
PINK LADY’S ENDANGERED COCKTAIL OF THE MONTH WARM WEATHER will soon be upon us which makes us LUPEC ladies want to reach for a Margarita. It’s one of the very few classic cocktails made with tequila and, when made properly, is as refreshing a cocktail as can be. There’s no... Read More
BEER SPA LUXURY
IF YOU’VE EVER longed to experience the luxury of a beer spa (which many Americans seem to have an interest in), you can now head out to Oregon and treat yourself to a visit at the newly-opened Hop in the Spa, the country’s first. To be clear, Hop in the... Read More
CRAFT TAKES ON BIG BEER
FOR YEARS so-called Big Beer largely ignored the craft segment of the industry, dismissing it as a passing fad. Not so anymore. Although AB InBev and MillerCoors still make up 72% of all US beer sales, craft has been rapidly growing. As a result, instead of simply ignoring the category... Read More
NEW WORKOUT FAD: PROTEIN BEER?
TORN BETWEEN going to the gym and having a beer? Now you can do both! MuscleFood, a UK business that sells sports nutrition products, is marketing a high-protein, low-cal, gluten-free beer that boasts a whopping 21.8 grams of protein per bottle, about as much as eight ounces of Greek yogurt... Read More
A DRINK WITH CHRIS LOHRING
By BRANDY RAND IN THE CROWDED FIELD of craft brewers, Chris Lohring is forging a path down the road less taken. By focusing on brewing low-alcohol session beers – at a time when no one knew what “session” meant – Lohring took a risk that has paid off. As an... Read More
SAMUEL ADAMS NITRO PROJECT
The Boston Beer company has released the first three brews from its Nitro Project: a White Ale, IPA, and Coffee Stout, all in cans. The White Ale is medium-bodied with notes of orange and peppery spice and a light wheat character. The IPA is bitter yet smooth. Amarillo, Centennial, Galaxy,... Read More
MALIBU STRAWBERRY KIWI CANS
This RTD cocktail is made from strawberry and kiwi with Malibu Coconut. Other flavors in the line include Fizzy Pink Lemonade, Pineapple and Island Spiced & Club Soda. Suggested retail is $2.5O for a 25Oml is and $1O for a 4-pack. Available from United Liquors
SAMUEL ADAMS COLD SNAP
A Belgian-style unfiltered White Ale, Cold Snap is brewed with a blend of fruits, flowers and spices including Grains of Paradise, anise and hibiscus. Bright and fresh with flavors ranging from orange peel and plum to coriander. Pale and wheat malts give the beer its golden appearance and crisp finish.... Read More
CIDER OF SPAIN
The Cider of Spain portfolio in now Available. With ciders mostly from the Asturias region in northwest Spain, where the cider culture dates back to Roman Times, the company features a wide range of styles from still to sparkling, as well as a pear and a frost dessert offering. Select... Read More
DOMAINE SEBASTIEN DAMPT
There are several wines Available from this house including Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Lechet, Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaillons, and Petit Chablis Terroir de Milly. The Chablis and the Premiers Crus are fermented in stainless steel to help retain their freshness. Available from Baystate Wine & Spirits