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By Jason Hunt, Certified Ciceron Some of the most renowned American Craft Breweries have finally made their way south. This trend, that began a few years ago and has been highlighted by the two giant exclamation points that are New Belgium and Founders, has also seen the rise of numerous craft beer bars, restaurants, ... Read more
By Jason Hunt, Certified Cicerone This Friday at The Blind Monk, we are having our second event with Due South Brewing Company and will again be featuring a specially prepared cask of one of their beers. This time, they are bringing an Old Fashioned Scotch Ale. This beer uses their Bridgeport Scotch Ale as ... Read more
By Reese Fisher Ever wonder what makes a wine popular or more obscure? One answer lies in this simple question: Where in the world are you sitting? Are you in Languedoc, France? North Bay, California? The Boberg region of South Africa? The answer means you may be more apt to have a Picpoul or ... Read more
For some wine drinkers, pink wine does not evoke an eagerness to take it from bottle, to glass, to palate. Despite that fact, this year celebrates 40 years of White Zinfandel. That’s right, I said it. White Zinfandel. Fret not, what follows is not a diatribe to the merits of White Zin (although I am ... Read more
The day has arrived. Four beers go head to head with four wines. The Blind Monk has chosen the beers, Virginia Philip Wine Shop has chosen the wine, and guests will decide which pairing they like better with a delicious four-course lunch prepared by City Cellar. We now present the beers… Ayinger “Brau-Weisse” – ... Read more
By Ben Lubin If you thought cheese was off limits because of lactose intolerance…you were wrong. For many, the consumption of cheese strikes fear in the heart. Most adults have varying levels of milk intolerance. The reason? The milk sugar, lactose, cannot be absorbed and used by the body. It must first be broken ... Read more
By Jason Hunt Certified Cicerone As we head into the heat of the Florida summer, many of us reach for lighter, more refreshing beers. But just because we might be craving something more easy-drinking, that shouldn’t mean we have to switch to flavorless diet lagers. “Light” should not mean “bland.” This week, we are rolling ... Read more
by Reese Fisher, Certified Sommelier As the weather warms and the days lengthen, you may find your palate changing. Instead of fuller wines, you start reaching for crisper, more acid driven ones. For me, Sauvignon Blanc is just that kind of wine. It brings to mind summer days–sitting outside enjoying the warm weather with friends, ... Read more
By Jason Hunt, Certified Cicerone One of the most sublime areas of food and beverage pairing is that of beer with cheese. In fact, many cheese aficionados will tell you that beer is actually a better pairing for many cheeses than wine. From sharp cheddars paired with IPAs to nutty manchegos paired with brown ales, ... Read more
The popularity of the IPA style has given rise to a number of hopped-up variations of other traditional beer styles. From hoppy brown ales to Belgian IPAs, the drinking choices for the hophead are ever expanding. Some new additions to our list showcase some of these new hybrid beer styles. Sam Adams Double Agent ... Read more
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