Is ‘winter beer’ an oxymoron?

No. Next question? Yes, Virginia, beers can be seasonal creatures. And yes, one can imbibe cold beverages in the winter, just as one can drink hot beverages in summer. (you drink coffee year round, don’t you?). Seasonal beers (like Oktoberfest) have been produced for centuries, and ‘winter warmers’ have been prevalent since the pagans celebrated[…]

Winter Beers: January 13, 2018

Sierra Nevada Celebration IPA, Chico, CA & Mills River, NC Regular Price 8.99/ Sale price 7.99 First brewed in 1981, Celebration Ale is one of the earliest examples of an American-style IPA and one of the few hop-forward holiday beers. Famous for its intense citrus and pine aromas, Celebration is bold and intense, featuring Cascade,[…]

My Favorite Wine: January 10, 2018

2014 Rasa Vineyard ‘Occam’s Razor’ Red Blend, Columbia Valley, WA Regular price: $16.99 Sale Price: $12.99 One of the things we’ve always heard about wines from California is that it’s the ‘perfect place to grow grapes’. Now, that’s a great tagline. The only thing that would make it better is if it were true. A[…]