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“The Best”
Everyone loves to complain about their job. Even if they love what they do, they’ll find something to gripe about around the water cooler. If you’ve ever seen the film “Clerks”( a favorite of retail workers everywhere), you’ll already know that those of us in the trade LOVE to complain about our customers…. Read More
Flash Sale!
For those who do not remember, flash sales are not advertised in the newspaper, only electronic media (web-site, e-mails, tweets). From now until 6 P.M. on Sunday, February 23rd, mix up 12 750 ml bottles of wine and receive 25% off. The only exclusions are Everyday Low Priced wines, Sale wines, and French Champagnes. All… Read More
We should all drink more Cru Beaujolais
We should all drink more Cru Beaujolais (I’m not talking about Beaujolais Village or Nouveau). Take tonight for example. I want to do a simple roast chicken. And of course I want to drink red wine. But I don’t want it to overpower the simple, unique flavors of the chicken. I want it to be… Read More
Moonshine
It’s here! Jr Johnson’s Midnight Moonshine in mason jars. Made from American corn and triple distilled for a smooth and clean finish. Choose from three kinds of shine, original, apple pie and strawberry. Use it to create and infuse your own cocktails or just drink it straight the way Jr Johnson intended. My favorite is moonshine… Read More
Information and Misinformation About Beer
When I first got into the beverage business I was told there were two kinds of beer; Lagers and Ales. I was told that the only difference between the two was the temperature at which the fermentation process took place. Ales were Top Fermented (at higher temperatures) and Lagers were Bottom Fermented (at lower… Read More
Why is the Spencer Abbey so special?
First off, as always, a little history lesson. The term Abbey is derived from the word Abbot which is the title given to the head of a Monastery. The term Abbey Ale simply refers to a beer made in a Monastic tradition. Some of these monasteries were of the Trappist order from La Trappe, France. … Read More
Arturo Fuente Opus X Cigars
If you are having a difficult time sourcing Opus X cigars by Arturo Fuente, stop in Acton or Marlboro Wine and Spirit Co. We recently received a shipment of the 3 pack tins. All three sizes are available in both stores. Opus X Robusto 5 1/4″ x 50 Ring Gauge$52.95+tax Opus X Perfexcion X 6… Read More
Hops:In a nutshell, why it’s in beer.
The first documented use of Hops(Humulus Lupulus) as a flavoring agent was in the 11th century in Europe. However, Hop cultivation can be traced back to the 8th century in China. Like gunpowder and pasta, Hop cultivation migrated west via missionaries and trade. Hops were not the primary bittering agent used to flavor beer in… Read More