For much of its history in American craft beer, the IPA has been a golden, or amber, beer with good clarity; meaning you can see straight through the glass. For any of you unaware, a movement has been under way for a handful of years now of IPAs that look…
Family. Friends. All coming together to celebrate your happily ever after. There are few days as special as the one when you say, “I do”. Other than seeing your Aunt Myrtle twerking at the reception—what else makes a wedding day as memorable as it is? It’s all the personal touches.…
With the introduction of the pilsner hundreds of years ago, the look of a beer became a point of focus for drinkers. At the time, it was an interest in having brilliantly clear, golden beers like liquid sunshine. In recent years, starting in the American Northeast, a move towards cloudy…
Summer has begun and it’s National Bourbon Day! Both Bourbon and BBQ share so many similarities. They’re strong. Have origins in charred wood. (And they’re about as American as a bald eagle soaring over a baseball stadium that’s blaring ‘God Bless The USA’.) But as much as they have in…
The year is 1919. Florence Italy. A count named Camillo walks into a bar to order his favorite drink. (This isn’t a joke—though it starts off sounding like one.) Just as the bartender was about to add the usual soda water to the Count’s Americano, Camillo stops him. “Mi scusi.…
Memorial Day! Here we grill again—a 3-day weekend when we all ready the steel spatulas. Stock up on the ice and charcoal, and prepare for one of the greatest American summer traditions. But before you do—try these gourmet tips to add some extra flair and skill to your Memorial Day…
Tip your hat to Texas and enjoy the bold flavors of ruby red grapefruit in this sweet-tea cocktail. We reckon you'll love it! Ingredients 1.5oz Texas Bourbon 2-3 oz Texas Tea (Sweet, or add .5oz simple syrup) Splash of Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice (to taste) Orange or grapefruit rind for…
Start Mom's day off to the right start with this fun brunch punch! Ingredients .5 parts Lemon Vodka 1 parts Sparkling Wine 2 parts Orange Juice 2 parts Pineapple Juice Fruits for Garnishes- We recommend strawberries and pineapple slices. Preparation Add juice, vodka, and sparkling wine (to your own taste…
Cinco De Mayo is a day to honor Mexican culture with fun, food and friends and is widely celebrated across Texas. But while you’re stocking up on chips and salsa, don’t forget the other essentials— high-quality cerveza and tequila! And no Cinco de Mayo party is complete without these classic…
Enjoy this refreshing grapefruit & tequila concoction! Ingredients 2oz Tequila 2oz Grapefruit Juice 2oz Grapefruit Soda .5 oz Sugar Lime Wedges Preparation Add Tequila, Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit Soda, and Sugar to a shaker filled with ice. Stir, and strain into your favorite margarita glass. Garnish with a lime and enjoy!
Are you ready? You’re about to refine your knowledge of world culture. And feel inspired to create a delicious almond cocktail! Today we celebrate National Amaretto Day. Amaretto is Italian for “a little bitter”. Taking its name from the bitter almond (mandorla amara)—this Italian liqueur is actually delightfully sweet. The…
Today is a good day. A good year in fact. Not only is it National Beer Day, but 2017 is also a great time for new releases. And we’re not talking about a binge-worthy Netflix original, overly auto-tuned pop album, or a big budget summer movie. No no—we’re talking about…
