It’s Mother’s Day soon, and for the love of all that is decent in the world please don’t get her more ornamental nonsense to clutter her house, or a scarf she is never, and I mean, “never” going to wear. As a mother of two, I can assure you we …
(9 minute read) It’s widely accepted that if you hear a song, you would ask who’s performing it. That way, you know to listen out for that same artist in the future, or even look up some of their previous music. If you like a sports team, a news channel, …
If OZV is the ABC of Lodi Zinfandel, then these three letters which represent Old Zinfandel Vine, are pretty much the starting and ending point, for all things Zin produced in the Lodi region. The pioneering brand comes from a fifth-generation family grape-growers under the Oak Ridge umbrella. For those …
According to the Brewers Association of Japan, in 1853, it is said that beer was first test-brewed in Japan by Koumin Kawamoto, a doctor of Dutch medicine. In 1886, the amount of domestically produced beer exceeded the amount of imported beer for the first time, and by 1908, due to …
Caesar Salad is one of, if not the, most served, made and eaten salad in the U.S. It’s easy enough to pair, and straightforward enough to make, but have you tried it with a beer, and if so, was it a Japanese craft beer? Here’s why it matters. Most Japanese …
National Margarita Day (2/22/19) is only three days away. Do you know where you’ll be? After all, this is no time to waste with substandard cocktails and, dare we say it, premixed drinks? No, this day, above all others, deserves the highest level of craftsmanship and ingredients. Our Drink Me …
Japanese craft beer are gaining traction in the U.S. This is partially due to the fact that they’re modeled on popular European styles with which Americans are already familiar. It’s also attributable to the consistency with which the Japanese brew their beer. If precision is a Japanese trait, it’s no …
It’s still a new year, relatively. Gyms are at capacity with the steady thrum of treadmills and cardio machines. And every good deed deserves a reward—but how do you remain on track? With pilsners and pale ales from Japan. Below are just some of the beers that fit into any …
Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Pale Ale Beautiful rusty color to elevate anticipation of this orange-peel-aroma beer. Delivers heavy at first taste which is what we want from an ale, but tapers quickly so as not to build, but rather maintain. Wonderful balance there. That orange peel reappears at the end with almost …
What do you know about Japanese craft beer? Did you know there are 400 craft breweries operating in Japan, and that this all began as recently as the early 1990s? You might not know that just as Japanese whisky is inspired by Scotch, Japanese craft beer is closely linked …
Not all wine clubs are created equally. And, how could they be? It all depends on the wines available within the winery’s portfolio itself, whether it’s an individual winemaker or an aggregate club of different labels, signing-up can sometimes feel like a bit of a gamble. We all want to …
Don’t confuse the “no bull” image of Bare Bone Vodka, with a lack of complexity. This brand is all about directness, and it’s perhaps because of that unswerving approach, that we’re allowed to experience the subtle nuances of this mixed grain vodka. An unapologetic southern corn spice on the nose …