by Nevin | Mar 20, 2021 | Beer History
Happy Orval Day! Today we celebrate the legendary Trappist Ale crafted by Orval. This unique Belgian Pale ale has a massive cult following around the world but what makes Orval so special? What makes Orval so special are its history and qualities. It has its own...
by Nevin | Mar 19, 2021 | Food Pairings
Mushrooms and wine have been enjoyed together by Europeans since both wine could be crafted, and mushrooms foraged. Used as an ingredient in everything from omelets, burgers, pizza, and pasta, mushrooms can assist a dish, or be the star of a meal. What makes them so...
by Nevin | Mar 17, 2021 | Food Pairings
Happy St. Patty’s Day! Today we explore some beers for any form of corned beef you may be enjoying.. From a full plate of beef with carrots and cabbage, to a pastrami Reuben from your local 100 year old Jewish deli, there are a handful of beer styles that will...
by Nevin | Mar 15, 2021 | Beer History
It would seem the current reigning beer style with craft beer enthusiasts around the world is the IPA. Brewers are using countless experimental hop varieties to push the envelope on aromatics and bitterness, but where did this all start? What exactly is an IPA? What...
by Nevin | Mar 12, 2021 | Wine Terms
The term dry is often used on wine bottles, in cooking recipes, and even in beer commercials, but what is it trying to convey? How can a drink be dry? It is a conundrum indeed, but you may notice that it’s mainly used to describe wine and beer. This is a clue....
