Monthly Archives: April 2017

Hearing Tests May Miss Common Form of Loss

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Traditional clinical hearing tests often fail to diagnose patients with a common form of inner ear damage that might otherwise be detected by more challenging behavioral tests, according to the findings of a University at Buffalo-led study published in the … Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Home Brewing from Woman Behind ‘Beerland’

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

An estimated 1.2 million Americans make their own beer, according to a survey by the American Homebrewers Association. It’s a crafty, often cost-effective alternative that cable network Viceland is exploring in its six-episode docuseries Beerland (premiering Thursday, 10 ET/PT), which … Continue reading →

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Who & What –

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Sapporo U.S.A. named Yoshihito Kuzuhara as its President.  He’s a 27-year Sapporo Breweries Ltd. veteran, and succeeds Louis Orui, who held the position from 2012-2016.

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Cooper Spirits Turns 1978 Chevy Van into a Cocktail Lounge

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Cooper Spirits Co. and the Hochstadter’s brand are introducing the Slow & Low Rock and Rye “Whiskey Delivery Van”; a tricked-out 1978 Chevy G20 that has been fully customized as a rolling cocktail lounge. Complete with a custom walnut bar … Continue reading →

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Jim Beam Offers Hair, Beard Trims at Clermont Distillery

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Visitors to the Jim Beam American Stillhouse will be offered complimentary hair cuts and men’s beard trims from 5th generation Philadelphia-based barbershop, The Duke, from 9-5 p.m. May 4 and 5. The Jim Beam Black barbershop pop-up is the first … Continue reading →

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Perrier-Jouet Creates a New Chardonnay Cuvee

Posted on April 27, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Perrier-Jouët Blanc de Blancs showcases the unique freshness of the Maison’s emblematic grape, Pernod-Ricard says. To create it, Cellar Master Hervé Deschamps selected a blend of floral Chardonnays from the Champagne region’s best vineyards. The result is a wine that … Continue reading →

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