Category: In the News
Will American Cider Be Defined By Its Diversity?
American hard cider has yet to come into its own, but that’s changing quickly, thanks to adventurous cider-makers inspired by a mix of European tradition and craft-beer ingenuity.
Heineken Revamps Bottle Design
Heineken is unveiling a new taller bottle that has a longer, narrower neck than the Dutch lager’s old bottle.
Couture Cocktails Raise the Bar to New Heights
Science-lab wizardry, cask-aged concoctions and house-made herbal tinctures dispensed from perfume atomizers are injecting fresh glamour and baroque opulence into the cocktail.
Ruth’s Chris Introduces Vintage-Inspired Cocktails
Ruth’s Chris Steak House has launched a vintage-inspired cocktail program. The hand-crafted cocktails focus on fresh juices and quality ingredients that have a foundation in the classics.
How Climate Change Could Hurt Oregon’s Pinot Noir
Oregon’s climate has turned it into a producer of some of the world’s most highly regarded pinot noir. But winemakers in the state fear global warming could be damaging to their pinot noir production.
Japanese Whiskeys Gaining Ground in the U.S.
Japanese whiskey is still the new kid on the block, but its popularity is on the rise in the U.S.–especially on the high end of the market.
Burger Chains Stand Out with Spirited Shakes
Red Robin is the latest restaurant to spice up its milkshakes by adding beverage alcohol.
Evaluating Both Grapes and Grain
A wine critic reports on his tasting of several Trappist and specialty beers.
A Top Beer Sommelier’s Take Obama’s Home-Brew Recipe
Ray Daniels, who heads the Cicerone Certification Program for beer sommeliers, weighs in on the taste of the President’s Honey Porter and Honey Ale home brews.
Greek Wines Grow Up
Greece is looking to capture some of the global wine market by planting more international varietals and promoting its best wines overseas.