A style first made popular by brewers from California and the Pacific Northwest, American amber ale is a descendant of English pale ale or strong bitter. American amber ale had its start in breweries that used American grains and hop varieties, but other than that the beer has a fairly …
Recently had to go gluten free, or just looking for a smoother, sweeter alternative to grain-based vodkas? Potato vodka could be your solution, even if you’re just looking for something new to try. Potatoes make for unstable fermentation, which means that this kind of vodka has to be repeatedly distilled, …
The summer season can mark the mark the beginning of our favorite cocktail season, but sometimes being creatures of habit works against us. In this case, as soon as it starts heating up outside we may reach for our favorite sangria recipe or our favorite mojito, but that kind of …
The Frazier History Museum in Louisville, Kentucky has been teaching the history of Kentucky and other parts of the United States through exhibitions, artifacts and live performances since 2004. Originally the museum focused on historic arms, but has since re-branded itself to cover a much wider scope of Kentucky’s history. …
Tequila is to Mexico as Champagne is to France. Tequila can only be lawfully produced in Mexico (Jalisco, Mexico specifically), and comes from the blue agave plant. The best tequila is 100% pure blue agave and is consumed straight. The lime and salt method originated in America, although it has …
The English Brown Ale style comes from the Mild Ale, but tends to be maltier and sweeter on the palate, with a fuller body. The malt typically keeps the hop aroma and bitterness under control, giving the ale a chance for more fruity or drier and nutty characteristics. The flavor …
Geuze beer (also spelled “gueuze”) is created by combining old (2- to 3-year-old) and new (1-year-old) lambic beers, a process that Drie Fonteinen has specialized in since 1887. The brewery was founded as a cafe and geuzestekerij, a place where geuze is produced, often from lambics acquired from other breweries. …
To celebrate its 80th anniversary, the La Alteña Distillery in Jalisco, Mexico is releasing one of its most aged tequilas to date. Eight casks were aged for eight years and are being distributed exclusively in the United States by the brand El Tesoro. Founded by Don Felilpe Camarena Hernández in …
Frapin Cognac has been in the family business of distilling great wine since 1270, a business that has remarkably stayed in the same family for 20 generations. The owner today is a direct descendant of the original founder, which guarantees the same kind of wonderful tradition that immortalized 16th century …
Whiskey has been a way of life at Heaven Hill Distillery since they were founded in 1935. They strive to keep the family legacy alive through quality spirits that are produced and bottled in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky. Heaven Hill is the seventh largest alcohol supplier in the United …
The name “porter” comes from where porters were originally popular, which is with transportation works in Central London. Porters are usually brewed using a pale malt base with the addition of black malt, crystal, chocolate or smoked brown malt. Roasted malt is rarely used. British brown porters are similar to …
The world of blended whiskeys is large and varied, especially in America. The American standards for what constitutes a blended whiskey is a mixture containing no less than 20% – and up to 100% – whiskey. Colorings, favorings, and neutral grain spirits can make up the rest of the drink …