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  • The Bar Essentials: How to Stock Your Home Bar
    Beyond Beer

    The Bar Essentials: How to Stock Your Home Bar

    May 2, 2014 - Rick Lyke

    The Cocktail Culture is an established part of the drinks world. While craft beer will likely always be my go-to drink, there are situations where a well-made cocktail can set the mood and make the experience just that much more memorable. Making great cocktails at home requires the right ingredients and a few tools of... View Article

  • Craft Whiskey Barrels Forward
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    Craft Whiskey Barrels Forward

    November 1, 2013 - Rick Lyke

    Could the next big thing in beer actually be whiskey? We are not talking about the use of former bourbon barrels for aging beer. That trend is well-established. We mean the real 90-proof variety. Some think that breweries might just propel the craft spirits sector—and whiskey in particular—through the roof. According to the Brewers Association,... View Article

  • America’s Next Great Grapes
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    America's Next Great Grapes

    September 1, 2013 - Rick Lyke

    California earned its place on the world wine stage at the Judgment of Paris in 1976 when, in a blind tasting, French judges selected both a Californian white and a red over wines from their country. Not only was this a major hit to the French psyche, it also signaled to the world that Americans... View Article

  • What’s in Your Glass?
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    What's in Your Glass?

    June 11, 2013 - Rick Lyke

    This column has always assumed that lovers of great beer stray on occasion. It doesn’t mean we love beer less. If you are feeling a bit guilty about stepping out on beer, open your beer fridge and say these six words: “It’s not you, beer; it’s me.”

  • 50 Shades of White
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    50 Shades of White

    May 1, 2013 - Rick Lyke

    Wine lists used to be fairly predictable. A few sparkling wines, some chardonnay, perhaps one or two other whites, then a bunch of reds. Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot. Pinot Noir. Syrah. Zinfandel. Bordeaux. Chianti. With a little luck even a brunello, a tempranillo or a malbec.

  • Rum Running
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    Rum Running

    January 1, 2013 - Rick Lyke

    Rum is a tropical spirit that conjures up white sand beaches, salty ocean breezes and cocktails with names that sound as if they were created by Isaac, the bartender on the Love Boat. It’s not surprising that rum’s development is linked to the sea. While making alcohol from sugar cane goes back hundreds of years... View Article

  • Rum Tasting Notes
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    Rum Tasting Notes

    January 1, 2013 - Rick Lyke

    Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rum This Jamaican rum is a warm amber-brown color and has an attractive sweet nose. The 86-proof rum has a mellow wood flavor that has a bright finish combining sweetness and citrus notes. Atlantico Reserva This Dominican Republic import pours a golden color and has a light, sweet aroma. The... View Article

  • Drinking Dutch Courage is Back in Style
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    Drinking Dutch Courage is Back in Style

    November 1, 2012 - Rick Lyke

    Gin has a history that is more twisted than the fancy spiral lemon peels used to adorn many a happy hour martini.

  • Tequilla Tasting Notes
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    Tequilla Tasting Notes

    September 1, 2012 - Rick Lyke

    Tequila Avion Silver A herbal, earthy nose. This brand came to fame as a story line on the HBO series Entourage. The flavor is smooth, with hints of spice, a touch of grass, a hit of citrus and fresh herbs. There is just a slight smoke note to the aftertaste. Cazadores Reposado Tequila A straw-yellow... View Article

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