TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Crispin Hard Apple Cider

Crispin Original, our go-to hard apple cider. Photo courtesy Crispin Cider.   For the upcoming trio of holidays—Memorial Day, Fathere’s Day and Independence Day—we’d like to recommend something festive to drink: sparkling Crispin Hard Apple Cider. Whether or not you’re currently a cider fan, we’ve got to evangelize over what we think is the most…
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CINCO DE MAYO: Chipotle Beer

Some people don’t want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with tequila: They want a beer. So here’s a hot number designed by Frontera Grill’s Rick Bayless for Bohemia Beer: BOHEMIA CHIPOTLE Ingredients Per Drink Chipotle rimming salt (recipe below) 2 fresh lime wedges, cut in half 1 tablespoon chipotle hot sauce or 1 teaspoon canned…
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PRODUCT: Game Of Thrones Beer

Blonde Ale is the first in the new Game Of Thrones beer line. Photo courtesy Brewery Ommegang.   For Game Of Thrones fans, there’s an answer to the question of what Joffrey Baratheon might have drunk as he sat on the Iron Throne—or at the dinner table. Brewery Ommegang and HBO, producer of the hit…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Irish Red Ale

It’s as comforting as an evening in an Irish pub, says Samuel Adams about its Irish Red Ale, which brings together a roasted malt sweetness with a light but earthy hoppiness. So head out and pick up some Irish Red to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Irish Red Ale is a refreshing, lighter beer style closely…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Christmas Ale & Beer

Still looking something special for Christmas? Whether for your own guests, as Christmas gifts or host/hostess gifts, pick up some Christmas beers. Anchor Christmas Ale and Samuel Adams have good national distribution for their holiday brews, and your regional microbrewer no doubt has a seasonal special ale, beer, porter or stout. Here’s a list of…
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