Insights for everything wine, spirits, beer and more!
 

Viewing by month: June 2009

Jun 17 2009

What's in the Glass?

The one gimmick -  at least considered a gimmick to most wine outsiders I've met - that I completley buy into is the role that well-designed glassware plays in the enjoyment of wine....

Read more...


2 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 4:46 PM - Categories: Wine

Jun 16 2009

Week 3: Hello France and Canada!

The United Kingdom craft beer sale and week two of the international craft beer extravaganza ends today (Tuesday, June 16th).  Binny’s beer deals will continue though as French and Canadian brews will see sharp price cuts and be on sale for a week starting on Wednesday, June 17th...

Read more...


2 comments - Posted by Kyle Fornek at 11:45 AM - Categories: Beer

Jun 12 2009

New and Notable

Keeping my eternal search for good values in mind, here are a few wines new to Binny's, plus one that we've had for a while, that are worth checking out....

Read more...


2 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 12:18 PM - Categories: Wine

Jun 11 2009

Flashbacks and Bitter Women

Flashbacks and Bitter Women:  No we are not talking about past college experiences; we are referring to some new must try limited edition beers that we have recently indulged in.  Flashback is Boulder Brewing Company’s latest offering, while Bitter Women in the Rye is the latest addition to Tyranena Brewing Company’s brewer’s gone wild series...

Read more...


0 comments - Posted by Kyle Fornek at 4:34 PM - Categories: Beer

Jun 9 2009

Week 2: United Kingdom "Must Haves"

With week one of the international craft beer extravaganza coming to an end, our focus on German and Austrian brews will shift to the beers of the United Kingdom. If you have been contemplating getting that Scottish, English, or Irish Ale, now is the ideal occasion as over a hundred beers from the United Kingdom will see colossal price cuts...

Read more...


1 comments - Posted by Kyle Fornek at 2:55 PM - Categories: Beer

Jun 8 2009

2009 Chicago Botanic Garden Wine Festival

I spent a chunk of my weekend at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Saturday as a taster and Sunday as a guy working the Binny's booth. The weather held out – Sunday especially – for a wonderful afternoon in the garden....

Read more...


0 comments - Posted by Greg Versch at 12:28 PM - Categories: Wine

Jun 6 2009

Barley Island Brewing Company Debuts

Barley Island Brewing Company is the latest brewery to hit our shelves, making its debut earlier this week. Barley Island Brewing Company hails from Noblesville, Indiana, which is about 10 miles north of Indianapolis. Featuring four tasty brews, the Barley Island beers are sure to be a success. Listed in no particular order are the beers from Barley Island that can now be found at Binny’s...

Read more...


1 comments - Posted by Kyle Fornek at 4:20 PM - Categories: Beer

BeerRSS
SpiritsRSS
WineRSS
March 2010 (8)
February 2010 (11)
January 2010 (11)
December 2009 (10)
November 2009 (12)
October 2009 (10)
September 2009 (17)
August 2009 (17)
July 2009 (17)
June 2009 (18)
May 2009 (21)
April 2009 (20)
March 2009 (23)
February 2009 (7)


Add to Google Reader or Homepage
Add to My AOL
Subscribe in NewsGator Online
Fine Wine |  Spirits |  Beer & Bev |  Cigars |  Blogs |  Gifts & More |  Retail Stores |  Contact Us |  Events
Weekly Specials |  Member Specials |  Binny's Card Membership |  FAQ | Policies | Mobile
© Copyright 1999-2010 Gold Standard Enterprises All rights reserved.