Wednesday October 30th 2013
Liquor Industry News/Links
By: Mark C Lenzi CSW
Find out what's happening in Wrenthamwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
LETS GO SOX!!!!
Find out what's happening in Wrenthamwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
When is it necessary to decant wine?
Wine labels try to show more info
http://thetimes-tribune.com/lifestyles/wine-labels-try-to-show-more-info-1.1572433
Thoughts on the Inaugural Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak AVA Tasting
WORLD HAS NEW STRONGEST BEER
24th October, 2013 by Rupert Millar
A 67% beer has been created by a Scottish brewery, which already held the record for brewing the world’s strongest ale, after fans said the first was “too weak”.
The Healthy Girl's Guide To Buying Wine
Guide To “Green” wines. We have an expanded Green Wines Section!
http://www.refinery29.com/2013/10/55902/wine-health-benefits?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=atom
Here's How Alcohol Wrecks Your Skin... And How To Choose The Least Damaging Drink
Red Wine Bad for skin??
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/24/alcohol-skin_n_4146391.html
MW dissertation claims that screwcaps cause more wine damage than cork
Why Not All Vegan Wines are Vegan
Interesting never thought labels are not vegan
http://townhallbrands.com/why-not-all-vegan-wines-are-vegan/
Jack Daniel’s in legal fight with small distiller
Bottle issues
FOUR NEW AVAS APPROVED IN CALIFORNIA
The final rulings on four new California AVAs, which were delayed by the US government shutdown, have now been approved.
Dogfish Head is lining up a switch to its winter seasonal, replacing Chicory Stout with Piercing Pils, which was formerly exclusive to its brewpub. At 6% abv, Piercing Pils is billed as a Czech-style pilsner brewed with pear juice, pear tea and Saaz hops. It will be launching in 4-packs of 12-ounce bottles and on draft December 1. Dogfish Head Chicory Stout isn’t being phased out entirely, but will be available on draft in limited quantities
Do we really need all these wine certification programs?
As a CSW and currently In a Calf Wine Specialist program. I feel wine education can help personal growth and make for a great retail resource.