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Kristen teaches Jeff to taste like a pro on this episode of Barrel to Bottle with Binny's Beverage Depot.

On the inaugural episode of Barrel to Bottle with Binny's Beverage Depot podcast, hosts Kristen Ellis and Jeff Carlin tackle one of the most common questions people have about wine: What should I drink and when?

This year, we accepted 40+ entries and the top 10 were judged by beer legend and Boston Beer co-founder, Jim Koch. We were blown away by the incredible homebrew entries and had a blast drinking some delicious Sam Adams beers with Jim Koch.

India Pale Ale - It's the beer that put American craft brewing on the map. West Coast, Imperial, New England, Black, White and Rye - the variations on this popular style are nearly endless.

Whether you?re lounging in a hammock, chilling by the pool, or just coolin' off in the shade - we have a bounty of delicious berry brews perfect for these dog days of summer

Check out these new releases from Ballast Point Brewing Company

For brewers, lagers are a labor of love. As much as brewing is an art, it is also a science, and producing a clean and satisfying lager is no easy task.

Each year the number of Christmas beers continues to grow. Cold winter weather and decadent dinner parties have inspired everything from rich roasty porters and stouts, to spicy winter warmers and barleywines.

Originally, the Sazerac cocktail was made with French brandy. In 1873, the recipe for the Sazerac Cocktail was altered to replace the French brandy with American Rye whiskey. We decided to recreate the original with Hennessy Cognac - plus ginger syrup, a few dashes of barrel aged bitters, and of course, a heavy absinthe rinse.

With all the amazing new beers on the market today it's easy to overlook some of the classics. We're delighted to announce the return of two classic German breweries.