Journalist, author and craft beer devotee Joshua Bernstein has been writing about beer, food and the lot for almost two decades. With all that experience he recently released his newest book, "Drink Better Beer," a guide to navigating today’s insane world of craft...
As a high school summer project, Graeme Macaloney worked in the Black & White Whisky factory in Scotland. He didn’t know it then, but this would eventually lead him across the world to Victoria, British Columbia, to open his own single-malt distillery and...
The spruce tree is native to North America, in which indigenous people used its Vitamin C-rich shoots for a source of fresh nutrients during the winter months. Now that we have plenty of vitamin options and veggies shipped in from all around the globe year round,...
Gifting wine to someone is supposed to be a fun, easy way to wish a happy holiday or give thanks without venturing over into serious gift territory. The act should be as simple as knowing the person’s preferences and picking out a quality product, but that isn’t...
In these cold winter months, nothing beats a frosty snifter glass of dark brown beer. The toasted malts and heavy, warming body of a winter ale was designed to warm you up and stave off the freezing weather from your spirits. It makes sense too, since ales are made...
Other than the turkey, Thanksgiving is all about the little, red, tart fruit we love to put in everything around the holidays: the cranberry. These small berries are bursting with flavor and color, making them the addition to alcohol. Crans can work in beer, wine,...
The day to give thanks is quickly approaching and you're probably wondering what to drink with your Thanksgiving turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. There are two directions to take when pairing drinks with food: you can shoot for similar flavors that...
“When you’re making a Manhattan variation the supplementary ingredients are really what change its personality.” This is the belief of Cicchetti’s longtime bar manager Chris Bollenbacher. The quaint, Venetian-inspired restaurant and bar in Seattle's Eastlake...
Spiced ciders have become easier and easier for cider lovers to get their hands on over the past few years. With the raising popularity of infused ciders, fun combinations of spices and herbs are a natural inclination for makers. This is the time of year when we’ll...
Spirits are great sipped straight, on the rocks or mixed into your favorite cocktail. They’re some of the most versatile liquids available to drinkers, and cocktails aren’t just what spirits are good for — they can also make your favorite desserts shine. Spirits...
