Styles

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  Full Pints - Stylistically Speaking

  Bière de Garde

  January 1, 2013 - K. Florian Kemp

  We, as beer lovers, are constantly being introduced to the next great infatuation, permutation or trend as the brewing industry rapidly rambles on.

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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

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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

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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.

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  Full Pints - Stylistically Speaking

  Berliner Weisse

  November 1, 2012 - K. Florian Kemp

  In recent years, there has been a particular fondness for brews with “extreme” qualities. Intense hoppiness, rugged roasted flavors, wild funkiness and alcoholic potency all fit this bill. Sour flavors have most recently become a desired affection. Berliner weisse features a reserved lactic sourness as its keynote, the supplementary fermentation resulting in an effervescent, bone-dry... View Article

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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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  Tequilla’s Sipping Side

  September 1, 2012 - Rick Lyke

  While the transformation of beer in the last three decades to a craft product that is respectable in the finest restaurants is impressive, the shift taking place around Tequila is nothing short of amazing.

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  Full Pints - Stylistically Speaking

  Belgian Quadrupel and Strong Dark

  September 1, 2012 - K. Florian Kemp

  The appreciation for Belgian beer and Belgium’s brewing culture has never been more keen than right now. One could even argue that it is currently the most influential force in North American brewing. This well-deserved affection has helped sustain and nourish both the fledgling North Americans and venerable Belgians. Beer lovers have taken a particular... View Article

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  Milk Stout

  July 1, 2012 - K. Florian Kemp

  The lineup of beer styles available today is quite impressive, but the lines between them are often blurry. The difference between porters and stouts might only be a matter of brewer’s discretion. These two form a virtual continuum, the minor differences barely justification for designating them one style, or sub-style, versus another. Avid beer fans... View Article