The ultimate Mexican drink, at least from our perspective from here north of the border, is the margarita. A perfect margarita is a balance of sweet and sour brought together by the distinctive flavor of agave. A well mixed margarita is a beautiful thing to behold, a poorly made one is a shame and should [...]
Filed under: cinco de mayo, holiday on April 30th, 2010 | No Comments »
There are really only two choices when it comes to Mexican beer styles – light lager and amber lager. You know that most famous of the light lagers – Corona. There are a few others and they all taste about the same. There’s not a lot to say beyond that. The amber lagers are a [...]
Filed under: cinco de mayo, holiday on April 23rd, 2010 | No Comments »
Have I told you about my buddy, Dwayne? Probably not since I just made him up. See, Dwayne is an old drinking buddy of mine. He’s great to take along when I go out drinking because I never have to pick up his tab. He also drinks very little so if I find myself enjoying [...]
Filed under: cinco de mayo, holiday on April 20th, 2010 | No Comments »
I’m a beer man. I’ll argue all day that beer is just as elegant and refined as any wine you can pull out of your cellar. But I have to admit that when an occasion like St. Valentines Day or an anniversary rolls around, I find myself eyeing the Champagnes in the wine section of [...]
Filed under: champagne, holiday, Wine on February 12th, 2010 | No Comments »
There’s nothing like a well mixed cocktail to create a memorable evening. If you’re planning an elegant meal or just a quiet evening at home with your lover this Valentine’s Day, cocktails are your key for making an impression. The great thing about mixed drinks is that you can create any flavor or experience that [...]
Filed under: Cocktails, holiday on February 10th, 2010 | No Comments »
Valentines Day is just a week away. So let’s talk a bit romantic booze. Today we’ll begin with the most unlikely of adult beverages, beer. For those of you for whom beer means the cheapest case of cans filled with piss water – you know who you are – beer might not be the most [...]
Filed under: Beer, holiday on February 7th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Have a safe and happy holiday, everyone. Cheers! beer bottle christmas tree
Filed under: holiday on December 24th, 2009 | No Comments »
While you’re out picking up all these great beers shipped in from all over for your yuletide enjoyment, don’t forget the local brewpub around the corner. No doubt the brewer there has been working on a tasty seasonal beer. Drop in for a taste and maybe buy a growler. Nothing makes you more welcome at [...]
Filed under: holiday, seasonal beer on December 23rd, 2009 | 1 Comment »
If you can’t settle on just one style of beer for your holiday party check out the sampler packs that many brewers put out this time of year. For example, Samuel Adams always makes a nice pack available that features porters, winter warmers, fruit beers and, of course, their classic Boston Lager. christmas beer holiday [...]
Filed under: holiday, seasonal beer on December 22nd, 2009 | No Comments »
Fans of Avery Brewing Company in Boulder are familiar with the big, untamed beers put out by the brewery. The expectation for their holiday brew might be one crammed with fruit, nuts, candy canes and gingerbread cookies. But Old Jubilation is a classy English strong ale. The blend of malts used in making it results [...]
Filed under: holiday, seasonal beer on December 20th, 2009 | No Comments »