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  1. ...And now it is HERE! Should be hitting our warehouse tomorrow. Any questions, please direct to Rob.Ledroitbrands@gmail.com. Rob Rutledge
  2. Having a beer to Gene Upshaw, former Raider and Hall of Famer. Not only was he a good customer of ours, but really just a genuinely nice, down to earth guy, who was always good for a conversation. You will be missed, Gene. Cheers.
  3. We actually carried these, briefly, about a year ago. I will go on record as saying they are not awful, but certainly not worth the money asked. I remember upon release they came with entry forms on the bottle necks advertising a chance for you and your friends to "Party with Lulu B," or some such thing. An actual french model would come in character as Lulu to a catered party for you and like 50 friends. I can only imagine the likes of those who sent in those cards...
  4. I've had one of these Surge beers in, of all places, Poughkeepsie, NY! I thought the bartender was putting us on, but he put the special flat Guinness on a little platform like that, and it bubbled up like magic! Tasted just as good as draft, actually, and you never have to worry about dirty lines... though I wish the method wasn't so wasteful. So I guess the bar apparatuses are here; I imagine the home set ups will soon follow.
  5. I'm no fan of light beer in general, and my metabolism at this point is such that I don't have to be. However, when that inevitably goes south, I will likely go for either Sam Adams Light or Yuengling Light. These two are easily the most flavorful 'light' beers I have ever had-- they taste like just barely watered down versions of their respective big brothers. That being said, I think I'll go have another Hopslam
  6. Well, there is always www.ewinematch.com! They've a database of thousands of food pairings... and judging by their recommendations, its amazing how many things go with Beringer Founder's Estate Merlot! Okay, but seriously, this site is an obvious marketing ploy by Foster's Wine Estates; but I have to say, their mobile option advertised in the latest Spectator (Text 411511-- "#6", and Name the Dish) is a really savvy drive at the young wine drinker's market. I just hope that someone else takes advantage of this technology soon and makes a textable resource that is worth a damn!
  7. Hah! James, good to hear from you! Look forward to seeing you-- we have a few new things since last you've showed your face, and I actually hope to set up a sake tasting for sometime in February. Send me a PM when you think you might swing by. Sorry, everyone else. You guys are welcome, too-- once I have the tasting set it will be posted here. Carry on.
  8. If you are feeling adventerous, Kiuchi offers a distilled version of their classic white ale-- its kind of expensive at about $18 per 200ml bottle, but it is really interesting! You still get a bit of that grainy, spicy character, and the addition of coriander and orange peel make it come off as a sort of esoteric east Asian gin. We included it in a sake tasting not too long ago, and while I won't say it was a universal hit, it certainly made an impression.
  9. For my money, its hard to beat the wines of the south. Though a bit esoteric and misunderstood, the oft ignored regions of Campania, Puglia and Basilicata produce some of the most interesting wines in the country. In the $100 region my top pick would be Feudi di San Gregorio Serpico, any vintage. Made from some very, very old vine Aglianico (Campania's native gem, which I am convinced will become more and more fashionable with time) this wine typically exhibits a sour cherry/ tarry nose, a VERY full body, ample dark fruit and musk on the palate and a structure not unlike a well made Saint Emilion. Combine this with a decade long life span, brilliant labeling and inherent uniqueness and I think this makes a great gift for anyone who knows (or thinks he knows) Italian wine.
  10. We've got the Marston Pedigree at $4 a bottle. On a different note we also just got in a shipment of Three Floyds from Munster, Indiana. If there are any midwesterners jonesin' for something from back home then come by quick, as it will be gone soon. Incidentally, Birreria Paradiso will be offering some of the Three Floyds stuff on draft in the very near future, if they haven't tapped them already!
  11. We just brought it in a couple of weeks ago-- its on the shelf for about $34. I've been curious about it since its arrival, in that I've seen it in many drink recipes but had never actually seen a bottle. What is it like, exactly?
  12. There are some really great Pilsners out there; sad to say, the Macros give them a piss pour (ha!) reputation. If you like the Hacker-Pschorr, have you tried the Eggenberg Hopfenkonig Pils? It sounds similar, with just a bit less malt, a tad more hops and a whiff of that skunkiness that I actually kind of enjoy. It is widely available in bottle and on draft. The Bavik Pils also sounds quite similar given its smooth texture, lightly hopped nose, light carbonation and ample (for a pils) maltiness-- we've got this one by the sixer, and Brasserie Beck has it on draft. Victory's Prima Pils is awesome, too. Its got a texture like a more sturdy Stella Artois, but with a beautiful golden color, more balanced carbonation, and a perfectly balanced (but decidedly American) hoppy kick! One of my favorite day to day beers, easily.
  13. Every year my Mom makes on for Christmas Eve dinner: I'm pretty sure she pulled it straight from the Better Homes and Garden's Cookbook, and it has always been one of my favorite parts of the holiday. Not sure if it is available online, but I've found the book to be a great reference in general.
  14. Get it while its hot: I'm sorry to say that the distiller bottled Lagavulin 16 will soon cease to be-- apparently it has been just too popular these past few years and the distillers have run out of older whisky upon which to base the blend. A 12 year old, lower peated version will soon be released in it's stead. Not the same, lord knows, but having not yet tried it I am loath to cast aspersions.
  15. y girlfriend and I visited Big Buns about two weeks ago-- my burger was pretty good if overcooked, her fish was not so much... the sweet potato fries were poor, but the regular ones were crispy and good. The quality of the food notwithstanding, I think one of their "I Like Big Buns and I Cannot Lie" shirts is a fantastic Christmas gift idea! I know I want one. The wine bar next door is called Grand Cru-- pretty cool place, actually. I wandered in when they were doing a free wine tasting, which I imagine is a weekly occurence. There is a rather comprehensive little wine store associated with the restaurant-- the 150+ selections cover a wide range of styles and countries and the bottles are well priced. They even had a bottle of 2000 Chateau Margaux!(?)! You may select a bottle to have with dinner, and they will either charge you a small corkage fee or none at all. That is my major complaint about Grand Cru-- the staff were all eager to please, but there weren't nearly enough of them, and there wasn't any clear definition of policy and price. The food was hit or miss-- I sampled the rack of lamb (hit), my girlfriend had the fondu (big MISS). The food took forever to come out (miss), but we were given a healthy discount for our patience (hit). The cheeseboard is cheap (hit), but the descriptions were a bit innacurate... All in all, it seems as if Grand Cru has potential, but is experiencing all the pitfalls of a brand new establishment still getting its act together. I say give them a shot, as I will give them a few more. I have confidence that they will get their act together in the near future.
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