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16
Sep

Review: Alaskan Pumpkin Ale

Alaskan Pumpkin Ale - CopyAlaskan Pumpkin Ale was recently introduced and it is one of four seasonal beers brewed in Juneau Alaska by the Alaskan Brewing Company.  They also brew 7 year round beers.  Pumpkin Ale replaces a Pumpkin Porter they brewed the last two years.  Alaskan Pumpkin is a brown ale made with 5 1/2 pounds of organic pumpkin per barrel, brown sugar, clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Read more »

16
Sep

Review: Charbay Meyer Lemon Vodka

Charbay Meyer Lemon - CopyCharbay Meyer Lemon vodka is one of six flavored vodka’s the Karakasevic family crafts in Napa Valley with their unflavored vodka as a base.  Their clear vodka is created with Midwest grown corn and rye that is distilled to 192 proof in a 660 gallon still using a proprietary process.  Pure spring water that has been filtered to 3ppm purity is blended to reduce to proof.  Tree ripened Meyer lemons from Central California are shred whole.  The flavor and color is extracted and integrated with their clear vodka.  Meyer lemons are thought to be a cross between a lemon and Mandarin orange. Read more »

15
Sep

Review: Blue Moon Harvest Pumpkin Ale

Blue Moon Harvest PumpkinBlue Moon Harvest Pumpkin Ale was the first nationally distributed pumpkin ale when it was introduced in 1995.  It was originally called Blue Moon Pumpkin Ale and later Harvest Moon.  Harvest Pumpkin is crafted with cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, allspice, pumpkin and a touch of wheat.  It is one of 4 seasonal ales they brew in Golden Colorado.  The other seasonal flavors are First Peach, Summer Honey Wheat, and Mountain Abbey Ale. Read more »

15
Sep

Review: Perfect Vodka

Perfect Vodka - CopyPerfect Vodka was introduced in the US in 2006.  It is produced by Grandes Distilleries Peureux de Fougerolles of France.  Perfect is made with soft non GMO wheat grown exclusively in the Brie Champaign region of France.  The wheat is crushed, fermented and distilled five times.  Pure spring water from the Vosges Natural Preserve is blended to reduce to 80 proof. Read more »

14
Sep

Review: Pinnacle Citrus Vodka

Pinnacle Citrus Vodka - CopyPinnacle Citrus vodka was introduced in 2005 and it is one of nearly 50 flavored vodkas they currently produce.  Pinnacle Citrus is made with French grown wheat that is distilled five times.  Pure French spring water is added before it is shipped to Frankfort Kentucky where natural flavors are added. Read more »

13
Sep

Review: Don Fulano Blanco Tequila

Don fulano blanco - CopyDon Fulano Blanco tequila was introduced in 2001.  It is made with 100% blue agave, slow cooked in low pressure autoclave ovens.  Once extracted the agave juice is fermented for 5-8 days.  It is distilled in copper stills with some distilled through a continuous distillation tower. Read more »

12
Sep

Review: Tommy Knocker Small Batch Pumpkin Harvest Ale

Tommy Knocker Small Batch Pumpkin - CopyTommy Knocker Small Batch Pumpkin Harvest Ale in one of ten seasonal and specialty beers  brewed in Idaho Springs Colorado at the Tommy Knocker Brewing Company.  They also brew eight year round beers.  They craft their beers with Rocky Mountain snow melt, the finest malted barley, high quality hops and an exclusive strain of yeast.  Their Pumpkin Harvest Ale is brewed with real pumpkin, molasses and spice. Read more »

12
Sep

Review: Eristoff Vodka

Eristoff vodka image - CopyEristoff vodka is the other vodka in the Bacardi line of spirits.  Grey Goose is their lead brand.  Eristoff is made from an original family recipe dating back to Prince Eristoff in 1806.  It is made in France with all natural wheat that is triple distilled.  Demineralized water is blended with the vodka before it is charcoal filtered.  Eristoff also makes a Wildberry, Sloe Berry, Caramel, Lime, and Blood Orange flavored vodka. Read more »

11
Sep

Review: New Belgium Pumpkick Ale

Pumpkick Ale - CopyNew Belgium Pumpkick Ale was introduced in 2013.  New Belgium is the fourth largest craft brewery in the US.  All of their beer is currently brewed in Ft. Collins but they will be opening a second brewery in Asheville North Carolina in early 2016.  Husband and wife team Jeff Lebesch and Kim Jordan started selling beer first brewed in their basement in 1991.  Their first two beers Abbey and Fat Tire are still available today.  New Belgium is a 100% Employee owned company with employees receiving stock and a new cruiser bike after one year of employment.  Pumpkick Ale is brewed with pumpkin juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cranberries, and lemon grass, and is available August-October. Read more »

11
Sep

Review: Kinky Flame Cinnamon Whisky

Kinky Flame image - CopyKinky Flame Cinnamon Whisky is a cinnamon flavored Canadian Whisky that was just introduced.  It is the newest member of the Kinky family that also includes Kinky Pink, Blue, and Gold liqueurs, and Kinky Vodka.  Kinky Flame is the latest cinnamon flavored whiskey to enter the market with an eye on stealing market share from Fireball, the industry leader.  It is made with premium Canadian Whiskey infused with natural cinnamon flavor. Read more »