by Bob Lipinski | Nov 7, 2025 | Beer, Spirits, Wine
By Bob Lipinski Since 1789, our country has had 47 presidents—some well-known, others less so. While many enjoyed cocktails and alcoholic beverages, some chose not to drink. Here’s a quick look at the favorite drinks of our U.S. Presidents — and some may surprise you....
by Bob Lipinski | Jul 18, 2025 | Beer, Wine
Sake is NOT a rice wine. It is brewed like beer and not distilled nor fermented like wine. A symbolic interpretation of the word sake (sah-kay) means “the essence of the spirit of rice.” Sake is made in many countries including the United States, Australia, Brazil,...
by Bob Lipinski | Sep 1, 2024 | Beer
By Bob Lipinski Guinness Stout, founded in 1759 by Arthur Guinness, ran an interesting ad campaign for Guinness in Ireland, stating that… “Over seven million Guinnesses are drunk every day.” The popular reply was… “I didn’t know it was such a large family.” Porter and...
by Bob Lipinski | Feb 8, 2023 | Beer, Cooking & Food, Wine
By Bob Lipinski The Super Bowl, the ultimate battle between the best football team in the AFC and NFC, will take place this year on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Typically, a super bowl party consists of beer, dips, chips, salsa, hot dogs, and more beer. I have some...
by Bob Lipinski | Aug 25, 2022 | Beer
By Bob Lipinski Although there are dozens of styles of beer produced globally, the most commonly consumed are those labeled “lager” and “ale.” Within these two categories are many lesser-known styles, some hundreds of years old that are well worth searching out. Eight...
by Bob Lipinski | Mar 16, 2022 | Beer, Cheese, Cooking & Food, Wine
By Bob Lipinski The mention of Saint Patrick’s Day usually fills one with thoughts and visions of corned beef & cabbage, Irish soda bread, Irish whiskey, Guinness Stout, a parade along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, and mugs of piping hot Irish coffee. Before you...
Bob Lipinski, author of 10 books; writes, consults, and conducts training seminars on Wine, Spirits, and Food and is available for speaking engagements.
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