by Jacob Craft breweries are constantly evolving and becoming increasingly collaborative. Many breweries are actively seeking innovative ingredients that would never have been considered for a beer in the past and brewing new beers with other craft breweries and non-breweryContinue readingFlying Dog Dead Rise Old Bay Summer Ale
by Jacob Wine is always a welcome gift, it gives us the opportunity to try something new and to learn more about wines that entice our family and friends. A bottle of the 2010 Hall Winery T Bar T Ranch Alexander Valley Sauvignon BlancContinue readingHall Winery T Bar T Ranch Alexander Valley Sauvignon Blanc
by Jacob Several years ago, I had the chance to review a sample box of Cameron Hughes wines from TastingRoom.com. Overall, those tastings were a positive experience and made me want to try more of Cameron Hughes’ wines. Cameron Hughes is an interesting winery. InsteadContinue readingCameron Hughes Lot 291 Lodi Zinfandel 2010
by Jacob Eating and drinking local products has become popular in recent years. In an effort to support some of our local producers, I recently sampled three beers from Port City Brewing Company, which is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Founded in 2011,Continue readingPort City Brewing Company’s Ales
by Jacob Over the summer, I took a trip to Rodman’s in Washington, DC to pick up some white wines. I mostly bought Sauvignon Blanc with the intention of drinking them within six months. The other night, we had a friend over forContinue readingLaChapelle De La Bastide Picpol de Pinet 2010
by Jacob On a business trip last year, I had the chance to sample one of the many microbreweries in Seattle. Located next to the famed Pike Place Market, the Pike Brewing Company is an cool space that overlooks the water and offers aContinue readingPike Brewing Company Monk’s Uncle Tripel Ale