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Categorically speaking, a flip is a cocktail in which a whole egg is deployed, the reason being to impart a richness, body, and a silky texture to a drink. Because of how rich these drinks are, they are considered...

A simple blend of Byrrh (a fortified aromatized wine similar to a sweet vermouth with quinine), Crème de Cassis (a black currant liqueur), and soda water, the Byrrh Cassis was among a number of light aperitif style cocktails that...

After a long hard day of work, sometimes all you want is a beer and a smoke. Unfortunately it's no longer possible to enjoy those two pleasures simultaneously if you're in a bar (at least in most American...

This summer has been a whirl of social engagements, what with friends visiting, me visiting friends and everyone congregating in London. And to crown it all, my friends and I decided to go to Oktoberfest in Munich. Lucky for us, two...

I've traveled around most Central American countries over the past few years on surf trips and have tried pretty much all the local beers in each country I've visited. Right now I am in Panama and the...

If you are not convinced that beer pairings work with upscale dining, this post may change your mind. Recently I attended an amazing event put on by Stag Dining Group who partnered with Magnolia Brewery to create The Brewmasters Dinner. Stag Dining Group...

If you are getting tired of using beer kits or following other peoples recipes and are ready to start creating your own beers, this post is for you. When I first moved out to San Francisco I started putting Sierra Nevada Pale Ale in...

Let's end February with a heavily hungover BANG! and guzzle down as much as we can, while we can, of San Francisco's Strong Beer Month. Please join the Bay Area Umamimart crew (Yoko, CJ + myself) on Sunday...

As you might expect after seeing my last post on Strong Beer Month, I went on quite a bender last week and tried out all six strong beers at Magnolia and five out of six at 21st Amendment. Last night, I had...

February is upon us, and for those of us in the Bay Area it brings Strong Beer! If you have not heard, February is Strong Beer Month in San Francisco, a time when two of the local microbreweries Magnolia and 21st Amendment...

Every year a friend of mine hosts a "Receptacle Spectacle" party where a keg is provided and guests are encouraged to drink out of anything but a cup. One friend had the lovely idea of drinking beer from a...

2010 was an excellent year for beer! Here are my top five beer experiences of the year. Avec Les Bons Voeux (Brasserie Dupont) Avec Les Bons is French for, "With best wishes." This beer is a Saison (or...