We are just going to let you know right up front that this week’s episode features a beverage that actually is no longer available (for now). It’s not that we bought the item and recorded the podcast long ago, it’s just that the offerings from this brewery usually sell out quickly. Another factor that brings…
It can be a risky endeavor to mess with a good thing. Just ask the folks from Coca Cola who in the mid-80’s decided their delicious soda needed a refresh. Of course there are also times when one can take an existing good thing and make it better. It probably comes as no surprise that…
We would like to start out by saying that we hope wherever you are, you and your loved ones are staying healthy and safe during these unprecedented times. We are continuing to do what we can to provide distraction and give you a beverage related safe haven to visit. Besides these stand alone podcasts, we…
Since we were in a hurry to get this out in time (barely), we are going to get right to the point and let you know that in this episode we are featuring the Enjoy By 4/20/20 from Stone Brewing Company. For several years, Stone has been brewing a line of IPA’s brewed especially not…
Recently, the Trader Joe’s that Keith works at was able to obtain a liquor license that allows them to sell spirits. Not the ethereal or otherworldly kind, but the type you drink. These types of beverages are also known as “hard liquor.” They are called this because they have a considerably higher alcohol by volume…
We source the beverages we feature for our shows from many different establishments, but there are certainly some that we favor more than others. There are certain factors that are a part of these stores becoming a favorite, with quality and selection at the top of the list. Another key component of this equation is…
We know that everywhere you turn, there is evidence of the challenges that are currently facing not only this country, but the entire world. We will not focus on that for too long, yet we want you to know that although our lives have both been affected by this situation, we will continue to do…
We would like to start out this post by saying that we realize we are in the midst of a situation that most of us never dreamed could happen. Surreal is probably the best way to describe it. We hope that all of you are either staying healthy or on the road to recovery. We…
With all of the concern going on in the world over recent health challenges, we sincerely hope that this finds you doing well. There are many suggested steps for all of us to take to do our part to help get the situation under control.. At About Beverages, we will be taking those steps and…
About Beverages posted its first podcast way back in 2009, but its origins go back farther than that. We had discussed doing a beverage-based podcast as far back as 2007, based on the fact that we loved talking about beverages of all kinds. The beverage that was the original source for these early discussions is…