Sep 20, 2026 | Beer & Sake
By Bob Lipinski The year was 1810 and the world was about to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen of Bavaria on Oct. 12. To celebrate the occasion, the crown prince’s father, King Max Joseph of Bavaria, hosted...
Jul 4, 2026 | Beer & Sake, Wine
By Bob Lipinski The Fourth of July is the quintessential American holiday: parades, flags, fireworks, great history, barbecues and wine, beer, and cocktails! Here are some fun facts and trivia… ✴ Independence Day commemorates the Continental Congress’s formal adoption...
Nov 7, 2025 | Beer & Sake, 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....
Aug 14, 2025 | Beer & Sake, Pairing (Wine, Spirits, Beer)
In last month’s column I covered the history, background, storage and service of sake. This month I cover pairing various types of sake with food. When pairing sake with food, keep in mind that sake is less acidic than wine but much richer in umami due to its higher...
Jul 18, 2025 | Beer & Sake
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,...
Sep 1, 2024 | Beer & Sake
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...
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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