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What We’re Reading

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

“Milwaukee’s Beer Line,” a collection of 12 photographs with historical notes, is on display through Oct. 23 at Octopi Brewing in Waunakee. After that, the show moves to the upstairs pizzeria at Grumpy Troll Brewery in Mount Horeb, with a … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

It’s Viticulture, Not Climate, that’s Changing Champagne It is changes to viticulture, and not global warming, that is bringing riper flavours to Champagne, according to Gosset cellar master, Odilon de Varine.  Read more here, from Drinks Business of the U.K.

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Posted on October 16, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

The Most Popular Liquor Brand for Each NFL Team, According to Female Fans In a new survey made up of over 14,000 women, Influenster found that a majority of female fans prefer beer during NFL games, but a hefty portion (45%) … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 16, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Why You Won’t See Big Names at This Year’s Great American Beer Festival   Well-known names such as Wicked Weed, which has won four GABF awards since 2013, and Goose Island, with 29 total medals, won’t be pouring this year. … Continue reading →

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According to Female Fans

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

In a new survey made up of over 14,000 women, Influenster found that a majority of female fans prefer beer during NFL games, but a hefty portion (45%) are drinking liquor and cocktails. The​ ​product​ ​discovery​ ​and​ ​reviews​ ​platform also … Continue reading →

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How the Napa Fires Could Affect Taste, Price Of Wine

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Donna Whitaker

Smoky flavors in wine are a possibility in the aftermath of the fires charring Napa, Sonoma and other parts of Northern California wine country. The effect, called smoke taint, occurs when compounds in wildfire smoke are absorbed by vines and … Continue reading →

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