Viewing by month: October 2009

Founders Ponies up the Curmudgeon

Founders Brewing Company, a favorite among us beer lovers, has ponied up and given us Illinoisans a considerable amount of Curmudgeon. It is refreshing to see a beer stacked in our stores that we previously had to keep in the back room because of only receiving one case...

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0 comments - Posted by Kyle Fornek at 4:10 PM - Categories: Beer

Not Just Blending In

It was years ago – I might have even been working in a different state at the time – when this happened: I was helping a customer pick out a selection of wines, making recommendations for stuff she hadn't tried that she might like. She seemed to get more excited with each bottle...

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2 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 11:42 AM - Categories: Wine

Bell's Offers Up 5th, 6th Stouts in Illinois

When Bell’s reentered the Illinois market last year, beer lovers were ecstatic.  Even though Bell’s didn’t bring their full arsenal along with them, we still got to enjoy things like their Pale Ale and Porter, and eventually Two Hearted Ale even made its way back.  Bell’s cache of beers currently in Illinois just grew by two, as Java Stout and Rye Stout are now available on Binny’s shelves...

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6 comments - Posted by Kyle Fornek at 12:24 PM - Categories: Beer

Thanksgiving is coming...Load up on German Wines

Thanksgiving is coming!  Inside are some great German wines to pair with your special meal.   

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0 comments - Posted by Jon Bernardoni at 12:57 PM - Categories:

Malbec: On the Rise

  I bought a bottle of Coppola Diamond Label Malbec on my way home last night. I don't usually drink the varietal, but I had malbec on my mind, so I figured I'd pick up a bottle.

  Ten or fifteen years ago, everybody was drinking merlot. It was easy to pronounce, and it was widely produced in a fruit-forward style. Then, the hot thing was Australian shiraz ...

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2 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 1:25 PM - Categories: Wine

Port Brewing Unleashes Panzer Imperial Pilsner

Port Brewing has released Panzer Imperial Pilsner into Illinois.  This is the latest of their extreme beer line to hit Binny’s shelves, and it is a dandy.  Like their 3 Anniversary Ale and other beers that Port has recently unleashed upon us, Panzer Imperial Pilsner will be a limited offering. ..

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0 comments - Posted by Kyle Fornek at 12:57 PM - Categories: Beer

A New Belgian Brewer

Just because they haven’t been brewing for hundreds of years, doesn’t mean their beer isn’t top notch.  While so many Belgian breweries are rich in family history, there are some newer ones starting their own traditions.  The Musketeers Brewery fits this category...

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0 comments - Posted by Kyle Fornek at 2:58 PM - Categories: Beer