Porter and Stout — Dark Beer At Its Best

Porter and Stout — Dark Beer At Its Best

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...
Homemade Cocktails for The Summer

Homemade Cocktails for The Summer

By Bob Lipinski “Drink because you are happy, but never because you are miserable.”  — G.K. Chesterton, 1874-1936, English Writer If you’re like me, you probably enjoy cocktails year-round and perhaps you may even have a favorite one or even two. When I entertain,...
Cool Wines For Hot Days

Cool Wines For Hot Days

By Bob Lipinski Although on the hottest summer days you’ll probably find me drinking a cold beer, I generally enjoy a chilled glass of white wine or champagne, which pairs with a multitude of food. Cheese, along with some cut-up vegetables and your favorite dipping...
Summertime is Rosé Time

Summertime is Rosé Time

By Bob Lipinski I just love the summer, spending lazy days by the pool or on a sun-drenched beach, leisurely dining on cold salads and raw seafood, while sipping glasses of chilled rosé wine. Rosé is not simply a go-in-between from white to red, but a wine that’s...
Vermouth…New Category and New Brands

Vermouth…New Category and New Brands

By Bob Lipinski Vermouth… the centuries-old, aromatized wine, mostly from Italy, has had a revival! The new category of Italian vermouths is “Vermouth di Torino,” from the northwest region of Piedmont. Although some of these vermouths made been for hundreds of years,...

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