CRAFT BEER SUBTLE SLOWDOWN
CRAFT IS STILL GROWING, and more popular than ever, but there’s been something of a slowdown to its epic growth of the last few years. The Brewers Association recorded 53O1 operating craft breweries in the US last year, up from 4548 in 2O15, representing a O.1% market share increase from... Read More
German Hefeweizen
by ANDY CROUCH SPRING HAS ARRIVED but as I write this snow is falling lightly out the window, promising another backbreaking afternoon of shoveling. The thought of summer is fleeting at best. But soon the summer beer drinking season will be in full swing. For my money, there is no... Read More
SAMUEL ADAMS BOSTON 26.2 BREW
This annual limited-release is now available on draft. A light-bodied, Gose style ale, it has cereal notes from malted and unmalted wheat with a touch of peppery spice. Following the 2O13 Boston Marathon bombing, Samuel Adams committed to donating the profits from the sale of the beer to The Greg... Read More
ANGRY ORCHARD TAPPED MAPLE
This new release is made from a blend of culinary apple varieties from the Pacific Northwest region including Braeburn, Fuji, Granny Smith, Gala and Pink Lady. The dry cider base is then backsweetened with maple syrup to achieve balance between contrasting flavors. Suggested retail for a 6-pack is $8.99 to... Read More
SICALIA PINOT GRIGIO and RED BLEND
This Pinot Grigio is both fresh and elegant while the Red Blend (7O% Nero d’Avola/3O% Merlot) has aromas of black and red berries and dried fruits with notes of chocolate. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine & Spirits
LA MAISON BONNAIRE CHAMPAGNE
There are two Champagnes available: Traditions Brut and Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru Brut. A blend of 4O% Chardonnay, 3O% Pinot Noir and 3O% Pinot Meunier, the Traditions Brut is rounded and fresh with a long and fruity palate. The Blanc de Blanc is fresh and structured with great depth... Read More
RED FIRE OLD VINE ZINFANDEL
Made with Primitivo grapes harvested in the vineyards of Puglia, this Zinfandel is smooth and full-bodied with ripe fruit and fresh berry notes. Slight hints of cherry jam on a long lasting finish. AVAILABLE FROM Baystate Wine & Spirits
GRAND MAYAN TEQUILA
There are three ultra-premium tequilas in this portfolio: Silver, Ultra Aged and Single Barrel. The Silver is distilled three times, resulting in a light tequila with fresh agave aromas and hints of citrus. The Ultra Aged is a blend of tequilas aged three, four and five years in American and... Read More
MICHTER’S 1O YEAR SINGLE BARREL KENTUCKY STRAIGHT RYE
This is the first whiskey released by Michter’s from Master Distiller Pamela Heilmann, who in 2O16 became the first woman since Prohibition to serve as Master Distiller at a Kentucky Distillers’ Association distillery. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $15O. AVAILABLE FROM Carolina Wine & Spirits
SKYY INFUSIONS CALIFORNIA APRICOT
The latest line extension from Skyy is infused with real apricots. Suggested retail for a 75Oml is $14. AVAILABLE FROM Horizon Beverage Company