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Perfect Gifts for Beer Connoisseurs
Finding the perfect gift for a beer connoisseur may be easier than you think if you shop online. After searching literally hundreds of websites, I’ve come up with a top ten list for gift ideas, along with my personal recommendations. I put them in order from sweet-and-simple to the lavish and generous, though there should be ideas here for all tastes and price ranges.
By Joseline Burns7 years ago in Proof
10 Surprising Historical Facts About Drinking
Ever since man first discovered how to brew some brewskis, alcohol has been a huge part of global culture. Traditions surround serving it. Historical figures are known for their love of specific drinks. Alcohol is even mentioned in the texts of almost every single major religion.
By Skunk Uzeki7 years ago in Proof
Top 10 Most Alcoholic Countries
Alcohol is a cultural thing. Some countries adore it, while others abhor it. A country's love of alcohol tends to run along a spectrum. Dry countries like Saudi Arabia exist, but so do countries that are notorious for their heavy drinking like Russia.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy7 years ago in Proof
10 New Jersey Distilleries You Need to Know
As a New Jersey native, I'm well aware that my state gets a reputation for being composed of mostly asphalt and rude drivers. Bad as my state's reputation may be, I can honestly say that it's not well-deserved. I truly love my state and wish more people would drop by!
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Proof
The 10 Best Dry White Wines to Pair With Fish
Many people find great pleasure in pairing wine with their meals, finding the best combination to enhance the entire experience either time food or drink comes to their lips. If you go out to high end restaurants, you'll probably notice that this is an especially popular idea with fish dinners. With each type of fish comes a specific taste, and different wines pair specifically well with different kinds to enhance their flavor. While there are red wines that go well with red meat fish like salmon, white wines are mostly known to be what you pair with fish because this food source is typically a leaner, white meat. Not all of us have the luxury of going out to eat at upscale restaurants though, and you shouldn't miss out on delectable dining, right? Luckily for you, if you want to take out the guesswork, we’ve got the perfect combinations of delicious dry white wines to pair with fish out there, so that you can turn dinner into a truly immersive experience.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Proof
10 Best Vineyards in New Jersey
Among hardcore wine lovers, nothing quite says awesome like going to a vineyard. A trip to a vineyard gives you spectacular views of grapevines, beautiful pathways to walk, education about how your favorite wines are made, and at times, even a nice little bottle to bring home with you.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Proof
Gin and Tonic
Sometimes the winter seems so long, cold, and brutal that the only drinks that keep me warm are a glass of cabernet sauvignon or a double shot of Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka, with a single ice cube melting slowly away in the glass. However, spring puts a fresh perspective on the cocktail shaker and new drinks are begging to be shaken and stirred. Tanqueray launched Rangpur Gin in the summer of 2006 to a couple of trial cities in the United States. Obviously, Tanqueray realized they had a success on their hands, because two years later Rangpur Gin is widely available throughout the US. This particular gin is aptly named for the essence of rangpur limes, ginger, and bay leaves that have been added during the final stages of the distillation process. This merging of flavor results in Rangpur being a slightly less edgy gin than one might associate with the higher end Tanqueray 10. Tanqueray 10 has the sharpness needed for a perfect straight up martini, while the Tanqueray Rangpur has a softer, fruitier lilt to it, which enables it to mingle well with less traditional gin drinks. It is this factor also that possibly opens gin up to an entirely new demographic of drinkers who may have never considered experimenting with gin before.
By Matthew Evans7 years ago in Proof
The 10 Best Sweet Red Wines to Have with Dessert
When it comes to wine, most people are either a "dry" person or a "sweet" person. I, personally, am usually placed squarely in the dry category. Most sweet wines are just a little too sweet for my taste—especially red and rosé varietals.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy7 years ago in Proof
5 Amazing Destinations to Take Your Wine
It is no doubt that every wine lover finds great joy in travelling to places to visit wineries as well as vineyards across the world. It adds to your collection of local wines. Visiting different vineyards abroad gives you a chance to learn a lot about the winemaking industry. Therefore, it is essential for you to visit vineyards and speak to viticulturists and vintners to know a wine area’s traditions and techniques.
By Ross Geller7 years ago in Proof
