A lot of people love attending wine tasting events, basically wine tasting is a type of social event whereas you get to meet people and indulge in discussions about the different makes of wines which are available. This type of alcohol tasting is not about getting drunk, it is essentially a skill which does take […]
All over the world beer is enjoyed, and not only commercial brands. Many people believe that home-brewed beer is the best. Although, home-made beer can be very unappealing if the proper ingredients to make beer aren’t used in making the actual beer.
It is very important to buy specific ingredients for the beer, and it is […]
The introduction of bottle coolers into drinking establishments reflects the increase in the consumption of alcopops and bottled beverages. Night clubs often only sell bottled beers, ciders and spirit mixers to avoid using glasses. This not only cuts costs by reducing monetary investment in glassware, it reduces the need to pay staff […]
Geography and topography have settled Marin County in a position where temperatures are lower than those in Sonoma and Napa Counties although they are mere minutes away. Furthermore, Marin County’s terrain and weather patterns are must more similar to those of the southern French wine country of Burgundy than of those in its own […]
Like any recipe, the key to brewing good beer is quality ingredients. There are four main ingredients in any beer brew and hundreds of specialty variations of most of the main ingredients. The main items in every beer are:
1. Yeast.
Yeast comes in two forms, liquid and dry.
Dry yeast, also […]
Beer is a favorite beverage of many people. While there are many people who have a decided preference for other more sophisticated alcoholic drinks, beer can be considered as a fun beverage. As beer can be drunk in many different styles and ways there is no correct method. The only important factor is that you […]
Napa Valley is probably one of the most well-known American Viticultural Areas in the world, and receives over five million visitors each year. Many of the wineries in Napa County have long rivaled those in Italy and France and have won prestigious acclaim, awards, and competitions including the “Judgment of Paris” and the “Grand […]
There is one drink that has been made and enjoyed by people all over the world for centuries. Its wine.
The different areas of the globe allow different types of grapes to be grown, which lets wineries create other blends of white and red wines that are exclusive to certain geographic areas. These wines are […]
There are certain mysteries in life that seem to defy anything more than a basic understanding. An array of subjects exists that can intimidate even the most capable, such as money and accounting, cars and driving, death and taxes, wine and drinking.
While we won’t attempt to unveil the mysteries of money, cars and taxes, we […]
Wine has a history of thousands of years and is now enjoyed worldwide. Most people store wine in racks in their kitchen, however if you have an expensive bottle of fine wine more care should be taken. Like food, wine is perishable and understanding how to store wine correctly is vital for it to age […]
