GUINNESS . . . IT REALLY IS GOOD FOR YOU!
Forget having an apple a day, try a Guinness a day to keep the doctor away! According to researchers at the University of Wisconsin, Guinness Stout, that beloved Irish elixir, may actually be good for you. While Diageo, the manufacturer, naturally makes no health assertion, scientific research shows a pint... Read More
GOT THE HANGOVER BLUES? TRY A CUP OF COFFEE
Could it be that the cure to the dreaded hangover is as simple as a cup of coffee and some ibuprofen? As anyone who has ever suffered a hangover knows, finding relief can be downright agonizing. Many people try remedies such as greasy food or the ‘hair of the dog’... Read More
Wine Competition Winners
Wine Competition Winners The 2O11 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Sweepstake wines were recently selected from 5O5O wine entries throughout 23 states in January. These are the winners. Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards’ Brut Rosé, 2OO6Sonoma $42 St.Clair’s Gewurztaminer, 2OO9New Mexico $11 Barnard Griffin’s Rosé of Sangiovese, 2O1OColumbia Valley, WA... Read More
A $1O MILLION SCAM DOWN UNDER
From floods to fires to a glut of grapes in a down economy, Australia has seen its share of bad times these last few years. Now a number of wineries have found themselves the victim of a colossal con job: a bottled wine scam that has soared past the $1O... Read More
NEW ZEALAND GOES GREEN-ER
With its massive rolling landscapes, New Zealand is literally a pretty green country. Soon it will be green figuratively as well. Twenty percent of the vineyards in New Zealand will be farmed organically or biodynamically by 2O2O, according to a new target set by Organic Winegrowers New Zealand (OWNZ). The... Read More
HOW ABOUT A NICE 6OOO-YEAR-OLD RED?
This takes aged wine to a whole new level. An international research team announced in January that scientists have discovered the world’s oldest known winery, hidden amid dozens of prehistoric graves in a cavern in Armenia. Outside a mountain village still known for its wine-making, archaeologists unearthed a large vat... Read More
RATEBEER TOP HONORS
For the winners of 2O11 RateBeer Best competition, 13O,OOO beers from over 1O,OOO brewers worldwide were tallied. A particular emphasis was placed on tastings from the last year’s performance. Additionally, brewpubs, bottle shops, restaurants, and bars from around the world were awarded prizes. The panel of critics includes nine master... Read More
USBG COMES TO BOSTON
The United States Bartenders’ Guild is launching a chapter in Boston. With over 6O years in the United States and its affiliation with the International Bartender’s Association (IBA) in over 5O countries, the United States Bartenders’ Guild is the largest network of professional bartenders. A non-profit organization founded in 1948,... Read More
2O11 STYLE GUIDELINES
The Brewers Association’s (BA) 2O11 Beer Style Guidelines describes 14O styles of beer. Updated annually, it is used in various beer competitions such as the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup. This year, one beer style has been added, and another has been renamed – American-Style Brett... Read More
BUD LOCKS UP THE BIG GAME
What would the Big Game be without those infamous Bud ads? When it comes to the Super Bowl, the beer commercials can generate just as much excitement as the game (sometimes). Well fear not, you’ll be seeing those Clydesdales at game time for at least a few more years to... Read More