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Infusion confusion
Last Friday I dug out from my closet the two big jars that I had filled with fresh fruit and vodka.This was my experimentation with a fresh citrus infused vodka, and after two weeks it was time to see what … Continue reading
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Pushing the boundaries of hoppiness = happiness?
This past friday I was up at a buddy’s place here in Carneros and we opened a 22 ouncer of Sierra Nevada’s Hoptimum. This is SN’s “Imperial IPA” offering and a dandy of high alcohol and out of control hoppiness. … Continue reading
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Infusion profusion
There are three citrus trees outside of our place in Carneros that are laden with fruit. I got more lemons, oranges and tangerines than I could ever possibly eat, so I figured I’d try my hand at infusing some vodka … Continue reading
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What I’m drinking: Beer at $1 an ounce
The options for the beer lover these days have never been better. Go into any grocery story, or often even the lowliest of convience stores and you’ll find a plethora of beers to chose from. Sierra Nevada and its speciality … Continue reading
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Hombrew disappointment — It’s all flat!
Two weeks of waiting, followed by a day of chilling in the fridge and then the moment of truth. Opening the first bottle of homebrew. I’ll admit, this shouldn’t be such a moment fraught with anxiety. If you’re a competent … Continue reading
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A stiff upper lip and a Pimm’s Cup
Lounging in the plush couches on the veranda, we sipped cocktails and chatted but for the most part just luxuriated. The clank of Bocce balls resounded every now and then as well as an outburst of laughter from some of … Continue reading
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A dandy summer shandy
During the hot days of summer, mixing in a little juice or lemonade to your lager can be quite tasty. The English name for such a drink is a shandy. This calls for a light ale mixed with ginger, ginger … Continue reading
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Beverages for El Quatro de Julio
What happened to June? Anyway, the Fourth of July is around the corner and I decided to post a few recommendations for libations this holiday. Not much can beat cold beer, barbecue and blowing shit up on the day we … Continue reading
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What I’m drinking … a little bit of history
Every now and then in this wine life someone has an old bottle and they’ve decided it’s time to open it. A good friend of mine moved about two years ago and his family’s wine cellar was uprooted and has … Continue reading
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Mini kegs
While getting ready for a party recently, I dropped a case of Coors in the shopping cart and was headed for the aisle when I paused in front of a Heineken mini keg. These have been in stores for a … Continue reading
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