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• Eric Bordelet Poiré Authentique

  

  Eric Bordelet is one of the most admired orchardists and cider makers in France and the world. His unique perspective and vision is driving his brand to... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Lindemans Oude Kriek Cuvée René

  

  Lindemans has finally released their Oude Kriek Cuvée René in the United States. Lindemans, the largest Gueuze and Lambic producer in Belgium, has made their... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Boost Your Craft Beverage Brand With Point of Sale Items

  

  Today’s competition for share of mind and share of stomach is becoming more intense as more breweries and cideries open their doors for business. Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Christian Drouin Cidre Pays d’Auge

  

  In the scheme of European family owned alcohol producers, 3 generations is practically a brand new business. The Drouin family has only been at it for 56... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Trinity One Ear Naked Saison

  

  Trinity Brewing of Colorado Spring, Colorado just introduced its first flagship beer with their new One Ear Naked Saison. Jason Yester, Trinity’s owner and... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Q & Ale – What is Bottle Conditioning?

  

  Bottle conditioning is certainly not the sexiest of beer topics. In all the classes I’ve taught, I don’t think I’ve had one person ask about it. But it’s... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• EZ Orchards Cidre Semi Dry

  

  Kevin Zielinski of EZ Orchards is one of America’s most respected Orchardists and cider makers despite a short career on the cider scene. A 3rd generation... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• UPC Programs Boost Craft Beverage Sales

  

  As more and more chains look at craft beer and cider options, making your product accessible to the customer means more than just having enough volume to satisf... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Comte Louis De Lauriston Cidre Bouche Brut

  

  Comte Louis de Lauriston definitely has a fun and interesting past that lends flavor to this traditional Norman cidre. Located in the southwest of Normandy in... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Glassware: More Than Just a Beverage Holder

  

  Glassware is a vital link in your branding program. Not only does it provide an in-account advertisement with a logo on the side, but it can say a whole lot... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Gututzeta Sagardoa Naturala

  

  (Photograph from txotx.eus)Gurutzeta Sagardotegia has been producing artisanal Basque cider (sagardoa or sidra) since the end of the 19th Century and has... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Brux Domesticated Wild Ale (A Russian River & Sierra Nevada Brewing...

  

  This review is part of the ongoing “The Brux Project” at I think about beer. To read the details, follow this link: The Brux Project.Bottle no. Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Daufresne Poire

  

  Poires and Perries have became my new passion. I’ve had pear ciders and not generally been that fond of them. Pear ciders are apple cider based with pears,... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Etienne Dupont Cidre Triple

  

  American LabelDomaine Dupont is one of the leading names in French Calvados and cidre. Calvados is the famed northern French apple brandy. Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Verzet Oud Bruin 2013

  

  Brouwers Verzet formed out of three friends who’d graduated from Ghent’s prestigious brewing school in 2008. They all marched off to their various brewing jobs... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Sarasola Sagardoa Sidra Natural

  

  I’d like to start my entrance into the world of cider blogging with a review of one of my favorite ciders and one that, unfortunately, is leaving the world. Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• Ciderday’s Alright For Pressing

  

  Small Changes, New Content, Expanded Focus (slightly)!Over the first week of February, the United States Association of Cider Makers hosted their annual... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• St. Martin Brune

  

  Last year, 2015, Brasserie de Brunehaut celebrated their 125th anniversary. Although there as a brief interruption when the former owners declared bankruptcy... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• How To Choose The Right Beer Packaging

  

  Are you a professional brewer or brewery owner? Are you looking to expand from draft into packaged beer? My third article for The Equipped Brewer can help you... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK

• De Plukker Kiekoppen

  

  Brouwerij De Plukker was one of my more enjoyable finds on my 2014 fall trip. I’d heard good things about the family hop farm turned tiny brewery. Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2016 DRINK, FOOD & DRINK