Every once in a while we need something at the last minute and then it is due to desperation that something from Trader Joe’s becomes a part of the show.
For this episode we will be trying the Pepsi Nitro Draft Soda in both regular and vanilla form. It is the first ever nitrogen infused cola and according to them “it’s more than a cola, it’s an experience.”
A few months ago on one of our podcasts we tried a Bottled-in-Bond straight rye whiskey that we both thought was very good.
Being the huge fans of craft beer that we are and with April 7th falling on a Thursday which is when we get together to record our shows, we knew that we would be celebrating National Beer Day as only we can.
When it comes to these harder to source bourbons, often people are looking for easier to find, less expensive substitutes that have a similar flavor profile. It had been suggested to us recently that we should try the Pinhook High Proof Bourbon in comparison to the Stagg Jr.
This will be the third time we have given the Hopslam air time on our channel and the second time for the 90 Minute IPA. We enjoy revisiting old favorites and are always happy to try those again that may not have won us over initially.
Featuring Citra, Simcoe and Amarillo hops, this IPA comes in at 7.8% ABV.
It is an imperial pastry stout with graham crackers, cacao nibs and natural vanilla flavor.
One of the more memorable ones we tried was the Highland Park 12 Year which quickly became a favorite of Andrew’s.
Back in 2004, a movie came out that altered the fortunes of a grape varietal and not for the better. The movie was Sideways and the varietal was Merlot. The movie centers around two friends, Miles and Jack, who take a road trip through the Santa Ynez Valley shortly before Jack is about to be…