by Bill Belkin, wine and spirits category manager
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Only a few short years ago, before the beer explosion that occurred in this country, I would have been musing about Guinness Stout as my quaff of choice for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Back then, we would’ve ordered Murphy’s Stout from our supplier or even some of the utterly delicious and positively hand-crafted Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout. That’s really all there was in the world of stouts.
Who could’ve possibly conceived that in the last 36 months alone, I would add more than three dozen stouts? That’s one a month folks! Who’s making all this “dark beer” noise anyway, and perhaps a better question: why?
Rob Zeaske, CEO, Second Harvest Heartland
Monday, February 4, 2013
Throughout the year, Second Harvest Heartland relies on the generosity and commitment of many groups and individuals to help transform the hunger relief system and provide more food for our neighbors in need. The Vintner Ball is an example of how people in our community come together to meaningfully improve the lives of those that rely on us for help.
Jason Newell, Byerly’s St. Louis Park wines and spirits manager
Thursday, December 20, 2012
It’s my favorite time of year. The world becomes a feast for the senses: neighborhoods sparkling with thousands of twinkly lights, holiday music (however corny) , the soft fuzzy feel of jackets and sweaters, sweet and rich flavors of holiday foods and of course, the comforting smells of the season.
by Bill Belkin, wine and spirits category manager
Monday, December 17, 2012
Who wants Four Calling Birds anyway?
For this year’s 12 days of Christmas, how about some great gift ideas that will have you and the recipients smiling all year round? Sure, stores will sell tons of Bailey’s and Crown Royal these next few weeks, but let’s add in a little creativity.
Get that host or hostess exactly what they like. Zero in on your boss’ favorite single malt Scotch. And that nosy neighbor? You know the ones. They always seem to know just what’s going on inside your home… well we’ve got something for them, too!
Nikki Erpelding, wines and spirits manager at Byerly’s Burnsville
Friday, November 2, 2012
What’s all the buzz about hard cider? Isn’t it just fermented apple juice? Technically it is, but there’s so much more to it than that. There’s a hard cider movement going on right now that rivals the craft beer phenomenon.
For those who just can’t swallow another beer, there’s a sweet upgrade in hard cider. Ciders range in style from dry to dessert “Ice wine” styles. They vary in alcohol content, ranging from 2 to 8.5 percent, depending on the fermentation process. Ciders pair great with most foods and are Celiac friendly (no gluten). Hard ciders are also being made with different fruits (pears, limes, raspberry) and other unique ingredients, like sake yeasts, to make super premium craft ciders.
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