Binny's Blog

Back in 2014, the Binny’s Beer Team had the pleasure of attending Sierra Nevada’s Beer Camp #110 in Chico, designing a spicy IPA that came to be known as Ryeday the 13th. Fast forward to 2017, we were pumped to return to camp, this time in Mills River, North Carolina.

Our Cigar Team recently hit the road to Santiago to visit the La Aurora factory in the beautiful country that is the Dominican Republic.

Known as Napa Valley’s homecoming, Premiere Napa Valley is the annual tasting and futures auction that raises money for Napa Valley Vinters to invest in and support the Napa County community.

There is no better wine to take us through the holiday season than Champagne.

The Beer Buzz team hit the road to check out the 2016 Great American Beer Festival.

This isn't your every day Hot Toddy. Instead of tea Bartender Angie uses pimento dram for a chai like spicy character. We don't have a medical degree, but Angie's simple recipe for a Bourbon Hot Toddy Pimento is enlivened with honey-lemon syrup and allspice from an addition of Pimento Dram. A winter warmer that will cure all of your ills.

Prepare to leave your plain hot chocolate days in the past. The Aztec Hot Chocolate is a blend of Ancho Reyes and Cinnamon Tequila that adds bold spiciness to your hot chocolate. It's a whirlwind of sweet and spicy goodness that will warm you up instantly.

Festive cocktails are all the rage this time of year. Dress up your Champagne with some festive additions in this delightful cocktail your guests will love to sip. Party planning pro tip: Allow party goers to choose their own bittering flavor in the Holly Berry.

The Peppermint Grasshopper is a festive twist on the classic creamy cocktail, making it a perfect choice for holiday celebrations. With its smooth blend of crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and fresh cream, this indulgent drink balances cool mint with rich chocolate, creating a decadent holiday treat in a glass.

Everyone knows the classic cocktail Kir. It's a mix of sparkling wine and raspberry liquor such as Chambord. Use Champagne and you have a Kir Royale. We are taking it a step further with the inclusion of one of our favorite herbal liquors, St. Germain Elderflower.