Give It A Shot – Zywiec Porter

Today on the show we will be taking a trip across the ocean to Poland by way of our palates. We will be tasting a porter from Zywiec Brewing founded in 1852. The company was founded in 1852, not the beer we’re tasting. I guess the recipe may be that old, but…

ByAboutBeveragesDecember 21, 20110Comments

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Give It A Shot – Fentimans Curiosity Cola

‘Tis the season for soda? Why not we say as today on the podcast we will be trying the Fenitmans Curiosity Cola. Very recently Keith discovered this particular line of beverages at our local Cost Plus World Market. He p urchased the Ginger Beer which we tried (podcast here) and it made…

ByAboutBeveragesDecember 16, 20110Comments

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Give It A Shot – Deschutes Brewery Jubelale

The Jubelale from Deschutes Brewery is another one of those seasonal beers that we look forward to. While it does not change by leaps and bounds like some of the other seasonal beers we have had lately, it does change just enough to be interesting. This year it’s characterized as a strong ale.…

ByAboutBeveragesDecember 14, 20110Comments

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Give It A Shot – Odell Brewing Isolation Ale

This time of year does not have to be about the craziness of the holiday season, but can instead be a time of relaxing with friends and family. That’s what this seasonal offering from Odell Brewing called Isolation Ale makes us think of. Getting away from all the extra “stuff” that distracts from…

ByAboutBeveragesDecember 9, 20110Comments

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Give It A Shot – Bell’s Brewery Christmas Ale

Have you ever wondered, “What does Michigan taste like?” If you have, two questions come to mind: “Why would you think that?” and “Have you tried Bell’s Christmas Ale?” The second being the more important of the two since that is what we are tasting on the show today. How does…

ByAboutBeveragesDecember 7, 20110Comments

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Give It A Shot – Left Hand Brewing Fade to Black Vol. 3

It’s time to try the latest in what has been a very good series from Left Hand Brewing so far, Fade to Black Volume 3. It also happens to be the title of a great Metallica song as well. The style for this year is a pepper porter or chili pepper porter to…

ByAboutBeveragesDecember 2, 20116Comments

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Give It A Shot – Stone Brewing Vertical Epic 11.11.11

Anyone for the latest Vertical Epic? It’s that time of year again when Stone Brewing releases the latest in their long running series for us to try. This year’s brew, the 11.11.11, is a Belgian-style amber ale with cinnamon and chilies from the famous Hatch Valley. In the hands of lesser breweries…

ByAboutBeveragesNovember 30, 20110Comments

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Give It A Shot – Coronado Vineyards 2009 Syrah & Vinturi Wine Aerator

Looking for a wine to take to a Thanksgiving dinner? This 2009 Syrah from Coronado Vineyards that we will be tasting on the podcast may be just right. My family and I (Andrew) recently took a trip down to Wilcox where the winery is located. We had a very enjoyable time in…

ByAboutBeveragesNovember 23, 20110Comments

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Give It A Shot – Saranac Black Forest

The show today makes us take a ride in the “way back machine” as we try the Saranac Black Forest. It’s a Bavarian black beer or Schwarzbier that can be difficult if not near impossible to find in the Southwest, but those of you on the East coast I’m sure are quite familiar. …

ByAboutBeveragesNovember 9, 20110Comments

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Give It A Shot – Fentimans Ginger Beer

We take another ride on the ginger train today (I was always more of a Mary Ann guy myself but that’s another story) thanks to Fentimans Ginger Beer. They have been making numerous botanically brewed beverages since 1905. The process they use does take more time, seven days in fact, to ferment the…

ByAboutBeveragesNovember 4, 20110Comments

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