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An all-inclusive guide to wine, beer, and spiritsAs people ... Read more

An all-inclusive guide to wine, beer, and spiritsAs people develop more sophisticated tastes, a basic understanding of wine, beer, and distilled spirits is more important than ever for chefs, servers, bartenders, and restaurant managers. And for anyone who simply wants to get more out of enjoying wine, beer, and spirits, developing an appreciation for the history, production methods, and techniques for evaluating alcoholic beverages is an essential first step. For professionals and amateurs alike, Beverage Basics provides a thorough and accessible education in the fundamentals. Beverage Basics covers the art and science of winemaking from the vineyard to the table, takes a comprehensive look at the production methods, styles, and ideal food pairings for beer and spirits, and even covers the often-overlooked issues of health and the law. Written by wine and spirits expert and educator Robert W. Small, the book offers expansive coverage of everything you need to know about virtually all of the world's common alcoholic drinks. Offers a uniquely user-friendly approach to the subject of wine, organizing coverage by varietal rather than appellationWritten by Robert W. Small, former dean and emeritus professor of The Collins College of Hospitality Management at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and Chairman of the Los Angeles International Wine competitionHeavily illustrated with gorgeous full-color photographs, maps, and sample beverage labelsCovering everything from ancient origins to modern drinking habits, Beverage Basics is the perfect all-in-one guide for food and beverage professionals, students, and wine and drink lovers. Minimize

When spirits are high, there’s no better way to celebrate t ... Read more

When spirits are high, there’s no better way to celebrate than with spirits. Made of solid oak with a galvanized iron barrel strap, this whiskey-label-inspired sign lends old-school style and authenticity to the home bar. Personalized with a name, city, state and year. 20” diam. Exclusively from RedEnvelope. solid oak with galvanized iron strap personalized sign in the style of a whiskey barrelcustom graphic lasered into woodold-world feelnot from actual barrelhanging hardware attached20” diam.personalization details: for state field, please enter a period if you wish for it to appear for name field, please enter an apostrophe "s" if you wish for it to appear Minimize

Beer Mugs 10-Light String Features Add some sudsy spirit to ... Read more

Beer Mugs 10-Light String Features Add some sudsy spirit to your next soiree with these festive mug-shape lights Uses mini Christmas-type bulbs (included)54Lx4W"Cable/ Cord Length: 84.0 " L Bulb Count: 10 Bulb Color: Yellow Bulb Type: Mini Features: Outdoor, Indoor, Connects End to End Shape: Novelty Wire Color: Green Power Source: Electric Material: Plastic Finish: Glossy Product Length: 84.0 "Warranty Description: 90 Day Limited Manufacturer Warranty Details Dimensions: 0.84 x 0.04 x 0.04 inc Minimize

A Personal Creations Exclusive! Drink up or be doomed! Our ... Read more

A Personal Creations Exclusive! Drink up or be doomed! Our heavyweight 16-oz. glass mug features a creepy skull and a witty saying. We add any name, up to 10 characters. (‘s will always appear). Mug has a sturdy handle and attractive starburst design on the bottom. Hand wash. Set of 4. Minimize

When spirits are high, there’s no better way to celebrate t ... Read more

When spirits are high, there’s no better way to celebrate than with spirits. Made of solid oak with a galvanized iron barrel strap, this whiskey-label-inspired sign lends old-school style and authenticity to the home bar. Personalized with a name, city, state and year. 20” diam. Exclusively from RedEnvelope. solid oak with galvanized iron strap personalized sign in the style of a whiskey barrelcustom graphic lasered into woodold-world feelnot from actual barrelhanging hardware attached20” diam.personalization details: for state field, please enter a period if you wish for it to appear for name field, please enter an apostrophe "s" if you wish for it to appear Minimize

The Amazing Clubs Beer of the Month Club gift recipients re ... Read more

The Amazing Clubs Beer of the Month Club gift recipients receive 12 bottles of premium beers every month from award-winning breweries nationwide. Every beer club order will include four different varieties of hand-crafted beer carefully selected by our experts and brewed in limited quantities by master brewers. Minimize

This Christmas, it's easy to toast holiday tradition in cla ... Read more

This Christmas, it's easy to toast holiday tradition in classic Budweiser® style! Budweiser lovers have reason to celebrate with the Budweiser Beer Stein Christmas Ornament Collection, featuring the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. Your refreshing and spirited Christmas begins with Issue One, the FREE* Happy Holidays Ornament - a $16.95 value. Arriving in sets of two, your collection soon continues with Issue Two and additional Budweiser beer stein ornaments, each set of two ornaments a separate issue to follow.‡Available only from The Bradford Exchange, each set of Budweiser collectibles in this ornament collection is handcrafted of artist's resin in the shape of a classic beer stein, with festive seasonal artwork, vivid colors and gold-toned accents. Plus, atop each ornament is a fully-sculptural scene showcasing the Budweiser Clydesdales. Strong demand is expected for this exclusive Christmas ornament collection, so don't wait - order now! Minimize

Master the mysteries of wine. The study of wine and be ... Read more

Master the mysteries of wine. The study of wine and beverages has become integral to hospitality education. The Wine, Beer, and Spirits Handbook demystifies the wine and wine-making process, examining not only the making and flavor profiles of wine, beer, and spirits, but also the business of wine service as practiced by a chef or sommelier. Unique to this book, is the strong emphasis on food and wine pairings, as well as food and beverage interactions. An entire chapter uncovers this broad, often intimidating, topic with detailed information on table wines, sparkling wines, fortified wines, beer and spirits. More importantly, The Handbook explains the responsibilities of a sommelier from both service and managerial perspectives. Readers explore their wine-related duties including: the developing of wine lists, identifying faulty wines, ordering, receiving, and storing wines, conducting inventory control, pricing, product research, cellar management, and the health and legal implications of wine consumption. A comprehensive, one-stop resource to the character and best use of beverages, The Wine, Beer, and Spirits Handbook will help every student, chef, sommelier and wine enthusiast confidently master the mysteries of wine and other beverages. Minimize

From Belgian fruit beers to hoppy cask ales, small-producti ... Read more

From Belgian fruit beers to hoppy cask ales, small-production microbrews to Czech Republic lagers, this is a personal and comprehensive portfolio of international beers compiled by one of the world's leading beer writers. In this unique and beautifully illustrated collection, he has distilled decades of beer knowledge into an entertaining and indispensable guide to the ales that no beer lover should miss. The book divides beers by type, including bitters, best bitters, pilsners, brown and mild ales, pale ales, extra strong beers and bitters, old ales and barley wines, golden ales, porters and stouts, alt and amber ales, fruit beers, and beires de garde, each comprising an alphabetical listing of the beers. Many of the entries are fully illustrated, and each beer comes complete with a box panel for adding your own tasting notes. Information on the country of€origin, beer strength, brewery, and a detailed€description of the beer and its history are also given. Minimize

The Amazing Clubs Beer of the Month Club gift recipients re ... Read more

The Amazing Clubs Beer of the Month Club gift recipients receive 12 bottles of premium beers every month from award-winning breweries nationwide. Every beer club order will include four different varieties of hand-crafted beer carefully selected by our experts and brewed in limited quantities by master brewers. Minimize

Mansinthe was awarded a gold medal out of a group of 10 abs ... Read more

Mansinthe was awarded a gold medal out of a group of 10 absinthes entered into the largest and most important spirits competition in the USA. The results of the professional tasting event 'shocked' the amateur panel from an earlier attempt at judging the Mansinthe. The stark difference between the trained palette of a professional spirits taster and that of unqualified bloggers, demonstrates why consumers should be wary of accepting the tasting opinion of unskilled amateurs.The traditional herbal liqueur of absinthe is currently celebrating a huge renaissance. The international demand for the official Marilyn Manson absinthe, 'Mansinthe', has surprised even Markus Lion from ABSINTHE.DE. He developed the liqueur together with the American shock rocker and a well-known specialist Swiss distillery.Teningen, 20th August 2007. Absinthe was invented at the end of the 18th century, in Val-de-Travers in the Swiss province of Jura. It is traditionally made of vermouth, aniseed, fennel and a range of other herbs. In the mid 19th century, absinthe was the drink of Bohemia. Artists such as Ernest Hemingway, Edgar Allan Poe, Oscar Wilde, Charles Baudelaire, Paul Gauguin, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Vincent van Gogh regarded 'the green fairy' as a source of inspiration. The same is true for Marilyn Manson, who has been known as an absinthe lover for many years. In July 2007, together with Markus Lion from ABSINTHE.DE and multiple award-winning Swiss speciality distillery Matter-Luginbuhl AG, he launched his own absinthe, which is called 'Mansinthe'.Manson intensely involved in the development'Two years after the initial idea to do develop an absinthe together with Marilyn Manson, it was finished', Markus Lion looks back. 'Manson was intensely involved in the development, constantly tasting the samples, giving his opinion and providing suggestions for changes. When he was completely satisfied with a prototype, the final implementation was swift.' The artist, whose real name is Brian Hugh Warner, presented his 'Mansinthe' at the private viewing of his exhibition in Galerie Schenk in Cologne, on 27th June 2007. There, a limited special edition of Mansinthe was sold at prices of between 300 Euro and 500 Euro - all numbered and with a special label of a watercolour by Marilyn Manson. Just like prototype 35 (a previous version), this collectors' piece quickly sold out.In order to deliver orders from Germany, Australia, England, Italy, France, Austria, Spain and the Netherlands on time, the Matter-Luginbuhl family business has expanded its capacity. 'We had to interrupt our summer holidays - we have never known such a huge run on one drink', reported Nicole and Oliver Matter. Even the initiator, Markus Lion from ABSINTHE.DE in Teningen, who is looking after international sales, was surprised by the demand. 'Various factors are responsible: as an artist, Manson likes to be connected with absinthe and, at the same time, products developed Matter-Luginbuhl and myself are highly acclaimed internationally.Natural absinthe with no artificial colouringsMatter-Luginbuhl distillery specialises in the production of absinthe in accordance with 19th century recipes: in its class, Absinthe Duplais Verte was awarded the title of liqueur of the year in Switzerland and it won the gold medal and best in class rating at the oldest and most prestigious competition - IWSC in London.Mansinthe is a natural absinthe, distilled from vermouth, aniseed, fennel and other fine herbs. Naturally, pre-sweetening is avoided and artificial colourings are out of the question for reasons of quality. Oliver Matter characterises Mansinthe as a classic absinthe that absinthe lovers can appreciate, but which primarily appeals to novices.Since 16th July, production of the green herbal liqueur to Manson's specifications has been running in Switzerland at full speed.In many places, the drink is still associated with a dubious reputation, as absinthe was long considered to be a hallucin Minimize

Brew your own kombucha, an ancient fermented tea-based drin ... Read more

Brew your own kombucha, an ancient fermented tea-based drink that delivers a potent dose of probiotics and other healthful nutrients. This energizing, detoxifying beverage is easy to make at home with our kit from the experts at Kombucha Brooklyn. The first-ever kit for making flavored kombucha, ours includes everything you need to brew three 1-gal. batches in mango, raspberry and blueberry-ginger flavors. Brew your own kombucha, an ancient fermented tea-based drink prepared with a culture known as SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast). Kit contains everything you need to brew three 1-gal. batches: tea, sugar, SCOBY, liquid starter, glass jar with cover and thermometer. Kombucha Brooklyn's proprietary tea blend is a mix of fair-trade organic English Breakfast, gunpowder green and white tea from China and India (enough for three 1-gal. batches). Includes organic, fair-trade cane sugar from Brazil (enough for three 1-gal. batches). Kombucha Brooklyn's pristinely propagated SCOBY forms a new SCOBY each time you brew; use the original SCOBY to start new batches or share with another do-it-yourselfer. SCOBY comes with mother liquid starter for your first batch; use the new SCOBY and liquid from your first batch to make future batches. USDA-certified 1-gal. glass fermenting jar with organic cotton cover. Temperature indicator strip ensures the proper environment. Entire brewing process takes approximately 14 days. Jar cover and temperature strip can be reused to make more fresh kombucha. All kit components (except tea and sugar) are made in the USA. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive. Kit Includes: 0.56 oz. Kombucha Brooklyn proprietary tea blend. 2 packets of each flavor: mango, raspberry and blueberry-ginger. 1-gal. glass fermenting jar. Organic cotton jar cover. Rubber band. Temperature indicator strip. Kombucha Brooklyn SCOBY (culture) with mother liquid starter. Detailed brewing instructions. Minimize

A Personal Creations Exclusive! Santa's helper shouldn't ha ... Read more

A Personal Creations Exclusive! Santa's helper shouldn't have to settle for anything less than the best, right? Choose from Christmas Ale, Tinsel Town or North Pole Lodge designs. Our 16 ounce glass mug has a sturdy handle and an attractive star burst design on the bottom. We personalize with any name, up to 12 characters. Hand wash. Minimize

Brewers Best Dunkelweizen Munich and Chocolate malts combin ... Read more

Brewers Best Dunkelweizen Munich and Chocolate malts combine to create a darker maltier version than its lighter counterpart Hefeweizen. Dunkelweizen is amber brown in color yet medium bodied with a slightly sweet bready flavor. This ale produces the characteristic phenols and ester found in traditional Weizens with the addition of a speciality wheat yeast (included). Each Brewer s Best ingredient kit contains all the ingredients you ll need to produce five gallons of award winning beer. Kits include: *Liquid malt extract *Specialty grains *Hops *Dry yeast *One muslin grain bag *Priming sugar *60 bottle caps Minimize

Discover the Many Rewards of Homemade Spirits—Unique, Flavo ... Read more

Discover the Many Rewards of Homemade Spirits—Unique, Flavorful, Economical and Surprisingly Easy to Make!Today’s renewed interest in making wine and beer at home amounts to nothing less than a renaissance. No matter why you want to join the new generation of homebrewers—to complement your cooking, to save money, or simply for a truly rewarding hobby—Strong Waters will tell you how.In this do-it-yourself guide, Scott Mansfield makes a grand tradition accessible for today’s enthusiasts. Beginners will welcome his tips for getting started inexpensively with everyday materials, and experienced hobbyists will be inspired by recipes for longtime favorites and forgotten delights, including:Limoncello, the perfect aperitif to conclude an Italian dinnerPerry, apple cider’s sweeter cousin, made from pearsJalapeño Wine, a healthy drink that doubles as a marinadeRhodomel, an ancient Grecian mead flavored with roses and honeySpruce Beer, a North American classic since colonial timesWorried that making your own spirits is complicated? Don’t be! Strong Waters covers everything from the basics of bottling to the science of sweetening. It’s surprisingly easy, and as eight pages of color photos illustrate, the results are tantalizing. Cheers! Minimize

Bergner's® rolling entertainment utility cart is a perfect ... Read more

Bergner's® rolling entertainment utility cart is a perfect place to stow and serve wine, spirits, and snacks. This all-in-one unit features three roomy shelves with chrome bumper bars and a 2-bottle wine rack. The center shelf adds extra storage and workspace for other needed esentials. Designed with modern simplicity in mind, the beechwood cart has a natural finish that looks fresh and clean in any décor. The Bergner utility cart will display a contemporary compact design in your home or office. Tired of being on the move and ready to settle down? Simply remove the casters and this party station settles in to its permanent home. The cart measures 24 inches wide by 14 inches deep by 33 inches high Bergner the ultimate solution for your house and kitchen! Features: Heavy duty construction. Adds storage and workspace Heavy duty casters (2 lock) Contemporary compact design Assembly required Size: 24"W x 14"D x 33"H. Model No: BG-60000 Minimize

This Christmas, it's easy to toast holiday tradition in cla ... Read more

This Christmas, it's easy to toast holiday tradition in classic Budweiser® style! Budweiser lovers have reason to celebrate with the Budweiser Beer Stein Ornament Collection, featuring the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. Your refreshing and spirited Christmas begins with Issue One, Seasons Greetings, a set of 2 ornaments. Before long your collection will continue with Issue Two and additional sets of 2 Budweiser beer stein ornaments, each set a separate issue to follow.‡Available only from The Bradford Exchange, each set of Budweiser collectibles in this ornament collection is handcrafted of artist's resin in the shape of a classic beer stein, with festive seasonal artwork, vivid colors and gold-toned accents. Plus, atop each ornament is a fully-sculptural scene showcasing the Budweiser Clydesdales. Strong demand is expected for this exclusive collection, so don't wait - order now! Minimize

The Amazing Clubs Beer of the Month Club gift recipients re ... Read more

The Amazing Clubs Beer of the Month Club gift recipients receive 12 bottles of premium beers every month from award-winning breweries nationwide. Every beer club order will include four different varieties of hand-crafted beer carefully selected by our experts and brewed in limited quantities by master brewers. Minimize

François Voyer cognacs are selected by the finest restauran ... Read more

François Voyer cognacs are selected by the finest restaurants (Alain Ducasse, Lucas Carton, Laurent...) The XO François Voyer.Lightly spicy and sweet, both strong and delicate.Reddish brown, tints of mahogany.Origin: 100 % Grande Champagne, Premier Cru de Cognac.GOLD MEDAL at the International Wine & Spirit Competition London 2008, Mention « Best in Class ».GOLD MEDAL at Concours Mondial of Brussel 2008.Lightly spicy and sweet, both strong and delicate ...Origin: 100 % Grande Champagne, Premier Cru de Cognac.Colour: Reddish brown, tints of mahogany.Aromas: The flowery notes gently give way to aromas of vanilla, dried fruits (nuts, peanuts) mixed with spices and pepper. You will notice the deep woody flavour that characterises old maturation in oak barrels. All these aromas together have the characteristic old Cognac perfume of what we call the «Charentais Rancio».Taste: Strength and delicacy give this Cognac its fine character. Its length on the palate is exceptional. From the nobility of its origins it has kept the strength of the Grande Champagne and from its age it has passed on the gentleness of its aromas.How to enjoy it: you can enjoy its richness dry. Don’t hurry when tasting it : After 10 minutes resting in your glass, it will yield up new and sophisticated aromas in your mouth. Treat it with all the patience it deserves : It has spent many years waiting for you in its oak barrel …   It can as well go with a blue cheese, or a chocolate or vanilla dessert ...  The best Cognac Voyer to taste with a cigar ... Minimize

Become a Scotch Whisky expert! Let George Dodd world-famou ... Read more

Become a Scotch Whisky expert! Let George Dodd world-famous Aroma Scientist and spirits connoisseur turn you into a pro. Develop a nose that knows each of the 24 inherent aromas from ethereal to earthy. Includes 24 aroma vials (.33 oz. ea.); 30 aroma strips; nosing and tasting sheets; and a detailed 40-page instruction booklet all in a solid maple gift box with metal latch closure. Imported from Scotland. Aroma Vials Included: 1) Alcohol 2) Vanilla 3) New-Mown Hay 4) Buttery 5) Caramel 6) Citrus 7) Decay 8) Ethereal 9) Earthy 10) Floral (Rose Water) 11) Floral (Carnation) 12) Fruity 13) Cut Grass 14) Malty 15) Medicinal 16) Nutty 17) Peaty 18) Phenolic 19) Smoky 20) Solventy 21) Sherry 22) Spicy 23) Spirituous 24) Woody Minimize

Mix, Bake, Buzz!   Booze Cakes features step-by-step recipe ... Read more

Mix, Bake, Buzz!   Booze Cakes features step-by-step recipes for spiking delicious confections with spirits, wine, and beer. These delightfully tipsy desserts are perfect for dinner parties, potlucks, and pitch-ins! You’ll find recipes for:        •  Classic Booze Cakes: All the recipes your grandparents used to bake, including salty-sweet Honey Spice Beer Cake, bourbon-filled Lane Cake frosted with decadent bourbon buttercream, and teeny-tiny yet potent Tropical Fruitcake Cupcakes.      •  Cocktail Cakes: These brand-new recipes are based on classic cocktails and mixed drinks: A tropical Piña Colada Cake, Mint Julep Cupcakes made with Kentucky bourbon, and creamy, chocolatey Rum-and-Coke Whoopie Pies.      •  Cake Shots: For the perfect party snack, try bite-sized Long Island Iced Tea Cakes, decadent little Wine-Tastiing Cakes, and every imaginable flavor of Jelly Cake Shot.      •  Cakes With A Twist: These extraordinary cake recipes are made even better with alcohol. Enjoy a Jägermeister-powered Deutsch German Chocolate Cake, Shamelessly Rich Carrot Cake infused with 151-proof rum, and frosty, delicious Spiked Ice-Cream Cake.   Featured throughout are tips and tricks on baking with alcohol, serving suggestions for fun cocktail-cake parties, and yummy cocktail recipes to accompany your confections—plus a handy “Booze Meter” that tracks the total alcohol content in each of these decadent desserts Indulge yourself!  Minimize

Drink up the excitement of a big win with the Great America ... Read more

Drink up the excitement of a big win with the Great American 20-oz root beer-style logo mug! The clear glass design is accented with an NFL; team logo for a touch of colorful spirit. Minimize

Drink up the excitement of a big win with the Great America ... Read more

Drink up the excitement of a big win with the Great American 20-oz root beer-style logo mug! The clear glass design is accented with an NFL® team logo for a touch of colorful spirit. Minimize

Chill It - Wine Bag Beer Bottle Cooler & Ice Chiller Freeza ... Read more

Chill It - Wine Bag Beer Bottle Cooler & Ice Chiller Freezable Carrier (Yellow) Features Chills, wine champagne and spirits Sleek, contemporary and cool Great for on-the-go or gift Hexagonal design is filled with a non-toxic safe freezable liquid 4" x 3.75" x 12" (16"' with handles) Details Dimensions: 16 x 4 x 3.75 inches Color: Gold Manufacturer: Chill It Bags Minimize

Beefeater London Dry Gin is the world's leading brand of pr ... Read more

Beefeater London Dry Gin is the world's leading brand of premium imported gin, made today with thesame secret recipe that dates back to 1820. The only premium London Dry Gin still made in London,Beefeater's difference is defined by its complex recipe using high-quality, exotic botanicals from throughoutthe world, a skilful distilling process and the quality and consistency of production that determinesBeefeater's unique, exceptional taste. Beefeater uses only the finest botanicals to produce a distinctivelydry and aromatic gin. With its refreshingly crisp quality, and subtle citrus and fruit edge, this premium ginis worthy of its title as the world's number one premium imported gin.The making of Beefeater London Dry Gin begins with the production of the alcohol, made from only thechoicest maize, harvested at the height of its maturity, and carefully blended with selected strains of barleyto produce a pure grain spirit, which gives Beefeater its uniquely clean taste. Botanicals are thenadded -- juniper berries from Italy; coriander seeds from Romania, Russia and Bulgaria; orange andlemon peels from Spain; Angelica root and seed from Flanders; as well as other secret ingredients knownonly to the Burrough family.Beefeater steeps its gin longer than any other gin-maker, infusing the spirit and botanicals together toproduce a fully rounded flavour. During the distillation process each of the botanical flavours is releasedat a different stage. A distilled gin must, according to the law, be distilled in a gin still in the presence ofbotanicals or other natural ingredients, of which the dominant ingredient must be juniper berries.Beefeater has won the Gold Medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2003 and wasnamed #1 Gin by The New York Times.. Minimize