Many know the names Adolphus Busch and Eberhard Anheuser and the monumental role they had on beer in America, but few know the pivotal roles that women played over the years. It is a well accepted fact that since brewing started thousands of years ago, it was considered a domestic duty to be performed by […]
This is a growing list, so check back with each publication to see your local shop featured. Bellevue Wine & Spirits, 181 Bellevue Ave., Newport. 401- 846-7993, bellevuewinespirits.com Food & Wine pairing classes* every Sunday, now through Labor Day; $5 per class, the fee applies to purchases Brickyard Wine & Spirits, 1 Waseca Ave., Barrington. […]
Once upon a time, a boozebag – er – cocktail-loving Motif writer stumbled upon shiny little purple pickled orbs placed in front of her in a magical spot otherwise known as the bar at New Rivers American Bistro. As she rapidly popped the herbed, sweet and sour grapes into her mouth, a talented barkeep nearby […]
Let’s look at the brief history of beer in this nation. Once upon a time, beer was only available in bars. If you wanted some to take home, you needed a bucket. Then beer became available in cans, bottles and kegs. Then came prohibition, and many breweries were slain. Prohibition came to an end, and […]
<h1>Wine Night Out</h1> This is a growing list, so check back with each publication to see your local shop featured. Bellevue Wine & Spirits 181 Bellevue Ave, Newport 401-846-7993 bellevuewinespirits.com/ Food & Wine pairing classes* every Sunday, now through Labor Day April 6, Perrin Family Tasting April 13, Easter Tasting featuring Wagner Family Vineyards ($5 […]
Beer on tap and in your hand The snow has finally subsided and given way to the rain that will nourish the earth from which hops and barley will burst forth. With it, public places are abuzz with people starting to come out of their months-long hibernation. Not me, though. I’ve always preferred a nice […]
Class Reunion, Family Reunion, Craft Beer Reunion New craft beer events pop up all the time, and while this one isn’t exactly a newborn, it’s still young enough to be fawned over by all of us like a pack of proud grandmothers at a family reunion. Attracting nearly a thousand people every year, the Third […]
Lust-Worthy Concoctions If beer is proof of God’s love for us, then beer cocktails (beertails) are proof of man’s ability to lust. And lust you will when you try these concoctions from my friend and the very well-schooled Scott Lefler, assistant manager of Eno Fine Wines. Scott’s command of all things beer-worthy can also be […]
Local fermentation is a beautiful thing Want to see what’s new at your local wine purveyor? We’re starting to list events related to wine (okay, okay, the occasional beer or spirits, too). This is a growing list, so check back with each publication to see your local shop featured. Bellevue Wine & Spirits 181 Bellevue […]