Author Archives: Donna Whitaker

Alesmith Adds a New Signature Beer

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Alesmith’s Luped In IPA (6.5% ABV) is a tribute to hops, deriving its name from the scientific name for this key ingredient, humulus lupulus. This brew features bright notes of apricots, citrus, tropical fruits, and berries. The light malt notes … Continue reading →

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Ballast Point Launches a 99 Calorie Craft Brew Lager

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

It also is 4.2% ABV and 3.5 gram of carbs.  The San Diego brewery’s research revealed 2/3 of drinkers want to moderate their everyday habits, including watching calories.

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New Belgium Brewing Debuts Passion Fruit Kolsch

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

New Belgium Brewing debuts Passion Fruit Kolsch, the second in its Up Next Series that taps into the brewery’s tradition of

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Gentleman Jack’s Contest for Black Filmmakers Returns for 3d Year

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Winners of the Gentleman Jack Real to Reel national competition will receive $10,000 and the opportunity to screen their short film

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Quintessential To Import Roses from Chateau Roubine

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Quintessential, the fine wine import, sales and marketing company owned by father and son, Stephen D. and Dennis Kreps, has added top-rated Côtes de Provence wineries Chateau Roubine and Chateau Sainte-Beatrice to the roster of family owned-and-operated wineries it represents … Continue reading →

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New Wine Institute Book Celebrates California’s Sustainable Harvest

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Donna Whitaker

Wine Country Table: With Recipes that Celebrate California’s Sustainable Harvest by Janet Fletcher offers a visual tour of 23

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