Browsing all posts from September, 2008.

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Averna Cocktail Competition Names Don Lee Winner

After a grueling competition in picturesque Taormina, Sicily, wounded New
York based mixologist takes home the grand prize with ‘La Cola Nostra’

Sept. 16, NEW YORK, NY – After months of anticipation, meticulous planning
and stiff competition amongst some of the best bartenders in the nation, Don
Lee was named the winner of the [...]

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October 10: Brewery Hosts Flying Dog, Brats and Gonzo Party

Denver, CO – September 9, 2008 – Flying Dog Brewery announces the Flying Dog, Brats and Gonzo, or “FBAG” Party to occur on October 10 at the Flying Dog Brewery Warehouse in Denver, Colorado from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The FBAG event will be the first opportunity for beer connoisseurs to sample some of Flying Dog’s latest [...]

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Everyday Drinkers Podcast 16: Brewing Beer

 
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This episode we tap into Doug’s knowledge and experiences from brewing beers; we’ll cover boiling wort, carbonation, top and bottom fermenting and all the ins and outs about beer brewing.
If you’ve always wondered what it’s like to brew your own beer or how long it takes to prepare and get the job done, this is [...]

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Worlds Largest Flip Cup Tournament Updates

It’s almost time for the worlds largest flip cup tournament! As we’ve mentioned before, you can never say you’ve mastered all the skills in flip cup until you’ve won a tournament or at least seen where you stand amongst your drinking peers.
Now that the Olympics have been folded into the record books, it’s time to [...]

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Averna Cocktail Contestants Prepare for Sicilian Competition

Imagine the pressures of being a top five finalist in a cocktail competition. Years of lifes experiences have finally paid off, probably much of those experiences were at the wrong end of a cocktail – drinking, not mixing. With experience comes power and with power comes the pressures of battling for the number one spot.
Averna [...]

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Brand Loyalties: Buying Your Favorite Beverage Brands

When it comes to gift giving and buying accessories for your beer, wine and general drinking needs, do you find you’ll purchase brands you know and love? Or, do you tend to buy brands that you want people to think you know and love.
For instance, I’m a big tequila fan but there are very few [...]