Like a root beer float but with actual beer
I know, you can basically taste the pumpkin in the air right now. It is as if someone fired off a giant cannon filled with pumpkin spice the second September rolled around and now pumpkin flavor has permeated every nook and Continue reading “Ice cream and beer”
Brewers Association to host drive-thru and virtual hybrid event
Back in May, the New Hampshire Brewers Association reimagined a traditional brewfest as an online event with livestreamed chats, trivia and more with local brewers. The event was so well-received that the association has created a new event to build on Continue reading “Mystery brews”
What to drink with hearty sauce, gazpacho and more
Look, I know, when you think beach time and summertime, you don’t think about porters and stouts. I don’t either, except sometimes I do.
From May through September beer enthusiasts are drinking and talking about beers that are crisp, fresh, light Continue reading “Pair wine with tomatoes”
Drinks with John Fladd
At this point in my life I’ve more or less made peace with my physical appearance, which can best be summed up as “rumpled.” I’m mostly OK with the fact that very few people will ever describe me as dapper. I will probably not be invited Continue reading “Pimm’s Cup”
How the Moscow mule and its many variations can take you from summer to fall
A traditional Moscow mule is just three ingredients — vodka, ginger beer and lime juice — poured over crushed ice, garnished with a lime wedge and, of course, served in a copper mug. But it’s Continue reading “Mule season”
Drink these beers now
Look, I know, when you think beach time and summertime, you don’t think about porters and stouts. I don’t either, except sometimes I do.
From May through September beer enthusiasts are drinking and talking about beers that are crisp, fresh, light and bright, and that’s great. Continue reading “Beach-time porters”
Make every day a rosé day
With this incessant heat, what can be more satisfying than a cool glass of rosé wine, either as an aperitif or with a salad or light meal?
Rosés should be served at about 50 to 55 degrees, and an opened bottle should be kept Continue reading “Rosés to beat the heat”
Drink these beers now
When it comes to beer, sometimes you just need someone to steer the ship for you, a trustworthy friend who can serve as your guide when it comes to choosing a brew — because let’s be honest, there are just so many to choose from. Even Continue reading “A sour ale, an IPA and a Pilsner walk into a bar”
With stops in Loire River Valley and Piedmont region
Take a virtual trip to two famous European wine-producing regions. Imagine the chateaux of the French Loire Valley and the hilltop towns of Italy’s Piedmont region.
Our first wine comes from Montoire sur le Loir, France. Domaine Le Montoire 2018 Sancerre Continue reading “European tour with dinner”
Summer is the perfect time to explore sours
I often talk about sour beer as if it’s simply its own category of beers, just like IPAs or stouts or Pilsners. But that’s not really accurate. The category, if we can even call it that, is much, much broader.
Sour beers Continue reading “Sour power”
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