Thanksgiving provides the perfect opportunity to try new wines with your guests. This list from Allisun Groat provides the perfect way to do that, without breaking the bank.

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterNovember 28, 2019Allisun Groat, Pierre Sparr Riesling, Alsace, France, Volpaia Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy, Jeio Prosecco Superiore DOCG, RouteStock Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, CA, Royal Tokaji Late Harvest, Thanksgiving Wine Tips, Wilson Daniels, 5 Thanksgiving Wines Under $30Comment

Kiss My Glass

Marty explains why sometimes your beer just might not taste quite as yummy as usual. He’s been reading up on beer science, yes, really, our Marty wants to be a beer scientist. It’s all about the shape and size of the glass!

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterNovember 7, 2019Marty Nopper, Marty's Musings of Beer, Beer Glass Culture, The Ultimate Beer Glass Guide, Beer Glass Science, http://anewdomain.netComment

How to Select, Store, and Serve Wines

Whether you want a shortlist of French wines you cannot go wrong with, how to read wine labels, facts about champagne, or a quick tip to calculate how much wine you need to purchase for your dinner party: Lydie Stassart’s book The Art of Hosting provides your answers and so much more!

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterNovember 2, 2019Cindi Sutter, Lydie Stassart, The Art of Hosting and Decorating, How to Select, Store, and Serve Wines, Wine TipsComment

Stanley Steemer+Marty's Beer Musings

Please Congratulate Marty Nopper, as he’s a new GrandDad! Marty’s travels and of course, beer musing, took him to Memphis, where he found Meddlesome Brewing Company in Cordova. Let’s just say…the beer, as usual, was the best part of the evening: but it’s definitely worth your time to discover a new hotel option, at a few airports. Let’s just say, I’m guessing Marty slept with his eyes opened.

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterOctober 8, 2019Marty Nopper, Marty's Musings of Beer, Meddlesome Brewing Company, Cordova = Memphis Suburb, 201 Hoplar, Steamy Mugger Fugger, Jerry “The King” Lager, Airport Tips, microbreweryComment

Is Budweiser Back?

Bartender Robert Krueger of Brooklyn's Extra Fancy is demonstrating that Bud may indeed be back, and has a rightful place in cocktail culture. “Putting Bud in a drink has a 'huh?' factor,” says Krueger.

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterSeptember 25, 2019Lisa Elbert, Cocktail Culture, Budweiser, Bartender Robert Krueger, Brooklyn's Extra Fancy, Gringo Rojos, Beer CultureComment

On the US-Mexico Border, Craft Beer Diplomacy Is Bringing Brewers Together

I grew up 150 miles from the Texas-Mexico border + I love craft beer! So the fact US citizens are leading the charge for collaboration on more varietal Craft Beers with Mexico, makes me extremely happy!

Drink up! Craft Beers in Israel

Zehorit Heilicher’s beer tips from Israel beg the question? Is there anyone or any place in the world that hasn’t tried, devoured or enjoyed the Craft Beer trends?

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterJuly 31, 2019Zehorit Heilicher, Israeli Craft Beers, Beer Travels, Beer Tips, Start Up Nation, Beer Bazaar, Alexander Brewery, The 10 Best Craft Beers in Israel, Recanati WineryComment

(/ˈɡraʊlər/) 101

Marty’s beer musings include options for solving a problem you may have pondered? Man, I’d love to have this beer at home, you say to yourself as you lick the foam from your upper lip. Unfortunately, they don’t sell it in the local Piggly Wiggly. Crap. Well, engineers have been puzzled by this conundrum for centuries and have finally presented us neck oil lovers with a solution. The Growler.

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterJuly 27, 2019Marty Nopper, Marty's Musings of Beer, (/ˈɡraʊlər/) 101, The Growler, tin pails, glass jars or jugs, Bucket Boys, packleaderusa.com, Beer Tips Comments

Austin City Unlimited

Marty’s search for the best beer in Austin, Texas uncovered Lazarus; he was curious as to their background and the Biblical references adorning the joint. So, he asked.

Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterJuly 6, 2019Marty Nopper, Marty's Musings of Beer, Austin Texas, Corpus Christin, Lazarus, Waterloo, Moscow on the Colorado, Bat City, ATX, Brewmaster Matt Couch, craftbeeraustin.com, http://www.lazarusbrewing.com/, Texas State CapitolComment