Sparkle and Celebrate!
Sparkling wines cleanse the palate and work beautifully with an amazing variety of foods year ‘round. Here’s a sampling of some of our favorite sparkling gems...
Daily Dish the Fork Lift blog
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Merry Malt
When it comes to my favorite winter beers, Lost Coast Winterbraun is always right at the top of my list. A richer, stronger version of their Downtown Brown, Lost Coast Winterbraun is loaded with chocolatey, nutty, roasted malt flavors with a full creamy–smooth texture that really enhances the beer’s quality.
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Shrubs
I’ve got a great new product to introduce to you: Shrubs! No, I’m not talking about the low–growing plants around your house. What I’m referring to is the vinegar–based mixer that can be used in cocktails (among its many other uses). Although they are trendy now, shrubs date back to the colonial era in America and were popular before the advent of refrigeration.
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Hearty Hard Cider
With the turning of the seasons from summer to fall, apples are starting to ripen in the nearby orchards of Placer and El Dorado counties. This sweet, tart crop can be put to innumerable good uses, but one of our favorites for the season is cider.
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Pumpkin Beer
Although people all around the world have been brewing beer since the early days of civilization, pumpkin beer in particular is truly an American original. The first written recipe for pumpkin ale dates to February 1771, published by the American Philosophical Society. Today pumpkin beer is made in many different ways ...
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Oktoberfestivities
Oktoberfest is in full swing! Check out what our beer specialist, Mike recommends this year!
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¡Salud! September 2013
Recommendations for tasty deals on fall wines, spirits & beer
The September issue of ¡Salud! is now in our stores, and features recommendations from our wine stewards.
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Sour Beer
In the vast world of craft beers, sour beers are some of the most interesting and diverse. Known for their tart and sour taste, some styles can actually be fruity and slightly sweet.
What’s a sour beer?
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¡Salud! July 2013
WINE • SPIRITS • BEER
Look for the July issue of ¡Salud!, our guide to California State Fair gold medal winning wines. It’s Free.
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Martini Primer
As a mixologist, I’m frequently asked, “Why can’t I make a martini at home like the one you make for me?”