America’s Top Twenty-Five Beers: The Fool-Frontal “Must Haves”

Years ago, while working as a newspaper writer and reviewer in North Carolina, I was asked by a friend with Continue reading →

The Short Life and Ugly Death of 10 Barrel Brewing

It was like a punch in the face, today… I was out all day and away from the computer. I Continue reading →

Hillrock Estate Distillery: The New York State of Whiskey

About six weeks ago, this box showed up at my door. Inside were four perfume bottles. I was flummoxed. I’ve Continue reading →

Amarula Cream: Of Drunk Elephants and Sexy Sips

AMARULA CREAM LIQUEUR Made by Distell, Ltd, Aan-de-Wagenweg, Stellenbosch, South Africa      ABV: 17%      About $22   The Continue reading →

Hey, America!: Why You Don’t Think Washington Beer is a Big Deal

This morning, I was reading in the forums of a beer site that I sometimes enjoy when I’m trying to Continue reading →

Stone Brewing: Two Glorious Bastards from SoCal

  ¡Those Bastards!  Every freakin’ year, these two ill-tempered bastards show up to screw with my holidays! Here I am, Continue reading →

Faust Cabernet: The Little God of Earth Remains

I despair, sometimes. Over my years in the wine trade, I’ve tried so hard to avoid the mistakes that I Continue reading →

Deschutes Jubelale 2014: A Little Extra Jubelation!

No, I’m not gonna tell the whole sordid story. Let’s just leave it at this: Because of a very strange Continue reading →