Give It A Shot – Trader Joe’s Gambler’s Flash Red Table Wine

A month or so ago, Andrew came across an article that listed some of Trader Joe’s top wine values for under $10 and his curiosity was piqued. As those of you who are regular followers of our podcasts know, Keith has worked for Trader Joe’s for over 16 years. While he has tried many of…

ByAboutBeveragesMarch 18, 20210Comments

Bourbon Give It A Shot Podcast Video

Give It A Shot – W L Weller Special Reserve Bourbon

For several years we have been big fans of bourbon with our devotion growing stronger with each delicious sip. It comes as no surprise to us that we are not alone. Bourbons such as Pappy Van Winkle have developed almost mythical reputations and have become harder and harder to find. The bottles that are available…

ByAboutBeveragesMarch 11, 20210Comments

Give It A Shot Podcast Video Whiskey

Give It A Shot – Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition

Over the years one of our ongoing goals has been to plan farther in advance to have podcasts that tie in to holidays or certain times of the year. Often by the time we begin planning it is too late to purchase the item or items we need, record and edit the podcast and have…

ByAboutBeveragesMarch 4, 20210Comments

Give It A Shot Podcast Video Whiskey

Give It A Shot – Willett Family Estate 4 Year Straight Rye Whiskey

A few weeks back during one of our live streams we did something for the first time at About Beverages; one of us opened a birthday present! Andrew’s birthday is at the end of January and since Keith had not yet given him his gift, we thought it might be fun to open it on…

ByAboutBeveragesFebruary 25, 20210Comments

Beer Give It A Shot Podcast Video

Give It A Shot – Stone Brewing Features and Benefits IPA

This week’s featured beverage has a connection to our theme from last week where we tried gluten free or gluten reduced beers. This week we are trying the F&B (Features & Benefits) IPA from Stone Brewing. This beer is marketed as an “active lifestyle” beer and as such is lower in carbs, alcohol, and as…

ByAboutBeveragesFebruary 18, 20210Comments

Beer Give It A Shot Podcast Video

Give It A Shot – Gluten Free and Reduced Beers: Omission IPA, Holidaily Brewing Fat Randy’s IPA and Stone Brewing Delicious IPA

If you join us on Twitch.tv/AboutBeverages most Thursday evenings, you will find us engaged in lively discussions about all sorts of things. Beverages, of course, head the list, but we also talk about sports, games, pop culture and most other topics that are put on the table. While we may be the only two who…

ByAboutBeveragesFebruary 11, 20210Comments

Give It A Shot Podcast Soda Video

Give It A Shot – Mountain Dew Major Melon Flavor

It wasn’t something that we planned intentionally, but we now realize that we have started off the New Year in a “dry” fashion with our beverage selections. After a holiday season that usually features more of everything, there are many people who choose to have an alcohol-free or “Dry” January. While we respect that choice,…

ByAboutBeveragesJanuary 29, 20210Comments

Give It A Shot Podcast Video Water

Give It A Shot – Liquid Death Sparkling and Non-Sparkling Mountain Water

Almost 7 years ago, we recorded a podcast on sparkling water where we compared three varieties side by side. Over the years, much to our surprise, it has become the most watched video on our YouTube channel. By far! We had no idea of the passion and devotion that people possessed for their favorite carbonated…

ByAboutBeveragesJanuary 21, 20210Comments

Give It A Shot Podcast Scotch Video

Give It A Shot – Jura Tide 21 Year Single Malt Scotch

We are a few days late wishing you this, but Happy New Year! We have much hope for this year and look forward to sharing more beverage related fun with all of you in 2021. We are going to kick off the New Year with our third Annual Traditional Viewer Appreciation Show or ATVAS, for…

ByAboutBeveragesJanuary 15, 20210Comments

Give It A Shot Podcast Sparkling Wine Video Wine

Give It A Shot – Trader Joe’s Platinum Reserve Sonoma County Brut

As this year draws to a close, we are filled with many emotions. This annual nostalgic time for reflection on the past and the creation of resolutions for the future is vastly different from other years. We have experienced unprecedented sadness on a variety of fronts, yet there have been moments of joy and triumph.…

ByAboutBeveragesDecember 31, 20200Comments

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