Drinks of American Presidents

Drinks of American Presidents

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....
Sake — Timeless as the Far East

Sake — Timeless as the Far East

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,...
Porter and Stout — Dark Beer At Its Best

Porter and Stout — Dark Beer At Its Best

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...
Throwing A Super Bowl Party

Throwing A Super Bowl Party

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...
Eight Lesser-Known Beer Styles

Eight Lesser-Known Beer Styles

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...
Saint Patrick’s Day Primer

Saint Patrick’s Day Primer

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...

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