In our last Dipsology entry, we covered the history of beer-making and some of the historical recipes being used for releases today … Dipsology: Beyond the Basics - Brewing Up History, Literally, With Founders Recipes With his father-in-law being a sugar…
There are various ways the nation is celebrating the Semiquincentennial this summer, as the US of America turns 250 years young. One of the truest traditional homages we can see is in the brewers of this country putting out their versions of celebratory suds. In many cases (intentional), these are...
For some, it will generate sympathy and longing. For others, surprise, in the form of “Were they still making that?!” But the news came out this month that Schlitz, the longtime beer brand, will no longer be produced. This seems a deeply wrongheaded decision, considering this beer was not just...
The spirits industry is going through a severe case of constriction, and this is deeply affecting one of this country’s most endearing brands, across all industries. Jack Daniel's has been taking its hits in recent years, like most distillers and companies in the spirits realm, and there are stark changes...
There is no shortage of myths and fables surrounding spirits, with just about every selection carrying its share of lore. But when it comes to being elevated almost entirely on the wings of artisan preference, Absinthe seems to be carried aloft in a unique fashion. Just the mention of the...
As things stand at the moment, we may have reached a point of liberation in Cuba that has been long anticipated, but also felt a forever frustration. The moves made throughout the hemisphere by this Trump administration are pointing to effective change, and with those wheels in motion already in...
Recently, there was some news from the Louisville, KY, area that caused spit-takes across the bourbon industry. Suntory Holdings, the parent company of Jim Beam, announced it would be scaling back production in 2026, and not just incrementally. One of the label’s distillation locations, in Clermont, Kentucky, was shuttering for the...
It is the homestretch of the holiday run, and if you are stuck for a unique gift for the potable-quaffing whiskey-sipping person on your gift list, there is a late option you may explore. Consider selecting the whiskey smoking gift set for them (and possibly yourself). Before you step away...
Throughout the potable environments, there are standards in place for various offerings. Several wine designations are stipulated to derive from the regions involved, such as Burgundy or Champagne. (Hence, bubbly from California vintners is labeled as “Sparkling Wine.”)Bourbon has a strict adherence that must be followed in the distillation, requiring...
In the realm of beer sales, there has been upheaval over the past few years in what had been a rather static enterprise. For decades, the sales charts have been dominated by one brand alone. So much so that even alluding to a sales chart would only be in reference...
As fall is settling in and most places are sloughing off the final vestiges of summer, it is an appropriate time to savor what might be the prototypical summer potable. The piña colada is that rare drink that is many things: revered, maligned, dismissed, and, to at least a certain...
One subset of Hollywood these days is the celebrity spirits release. These have been proliferating for some time already, and one of the new entrants has been a star power pairing. Rock star Sammy Hagar has long held his own line of tequilas, with his famous Cabo Wabo brand that originated...
It has become commonplace anymore that any consumer of spirits has basically become inured to the federal fees applied to their preferred potable. The numerous “sin taxes” in various forms have been around probably since the creation of tax collecting, and has become something of a self-generating revenue stream; the...
Okay, right from the start, the rhetoric in the headline is just that. I mean, Patty has the day named after him, after all, so no - it is not a misnomer. But still, given the ritualistic imbibing taking place this weekend, there is another possibly more worthy figure for...
There is a cycle in the press when new ideas from the left emerge: Their daft proposals get reported on, then there is a reaction or backlash from the right, and next the press responds with mock offense by suggesting conservatives created a conspiracy that does not exist, finishing then...
In the next couple of weeks, a fire sale will be taking place. It is a not-uncommon event, especially in the current economy; a failed business venture selling off its assets, hoping to recoup some of the losses before shuttering completely, is becoming all too common. That this involves a...
As we get set for this week’s celebration of our country’s birthday, it is a wonderful time to look back and appreciate how the crafters of our founding documents celebrated, consumed and imbibed in their era. The food and drink of colonial times are not always top of mind as...
For some, especially those in reflexively activist circles, the concept of mixing alcohol and driving a motor vehicle might appear to be an offensive contradiction. One of the refreshing parts of America’s top racing governing body, NASCAR, is they and their fan base are not reflexively sensitive. There has always...
Though it has fallen well out of the news cycle, the aftermath of the ravages from Hurricane Helene in North Carolina sees the residents and businesses still digging out, trying to rebuild, and attempting to get their lives reestablished. One of the positive aspects to come out of this unforeseen...
Most people have their own traditional indicators of the holiday season: family arrivals, Black Friday shopping, Hallmark movies, or even “It’s not Christmas until Hans Gruber falls from Nakatomi Plaza.” Living in South Florida (but expanding into other parts of the country) also means it is when you see people...
On this day of Irish heritage being celebrated by many ethnicities there will be a number of potables to be consumed. Tankards of Guinness will be flowing for certain, and some might be opting for more cordial offerings employing the sweet elixir from Bailey’s. But to be drinking a proper...
One of the ongoing arguments in taverns and cocktail bars is whether vodka is an appropriate base for the martini. Gin was the original main ingredient from its inception during the speakeasy days, but the desire of one distiller to elevate his spirit into a market titan meant he had...
