The Whiskey Wash

JULY 3, 2025

Both rye whiskeys celebrate California’s status as a wine and beer producer. Credit: Old Potrero Old Potrero has added to its California Cellar Series, featuring two premium cask-finished rye whiskeys that showcase collaborations with Golden State artisan producers. Imperial Stout Oak Barrels (57.5%

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JANUARY 8, 2024

Not only is Octopi going to start brewing Asahi Ultra Dry for this continent, but per the press release they’ll also apparently be brewing beer for a Czech brand owned by Asahi called Kozel, at a time when Czech-style beers are still in their ascendancy. The Mad Tap , a self-pour beer bar in Tipton, is now open.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Or a possible infringement of another brewery’s very recognizable line of beers? Well, they posted a label for a beer called “Beer for brewers who make beers for things.” Hey Premium Subscribers — remember a few weeks ago when we showed you the new NA beer labels from Surly ?

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VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

craft beer has been around so long that it’s experienced several significant booms and several subsequent busts. If craft breweries were once started by people with a pure passion for drinking “better beer,” eventually they started to be seen as easy money by entrepreneurial types. Samuel Adams (Boston Beer Co.):

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I spent money on Bourbon County Stout. The tasting notes from Whiskey Raiders are pretty good too. Not only did they have a wide variety of variants available for purchase, they also had beers from last year available too. Extremely raisin-y and figgy with plenty of creamy stout body but a pretty faded bourbon presence.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

MARCH 15, 2024

So if you see me out and about with a green beer in my hand, no you didn’t. But I might pop up at a beer bar or a brewery or two around the north side over the next 48 hours or so. Here’s something unique: Tomorrow night, Whiner Beer is hosting a St. Lucky Dorr returns for a new season of beer drinking on March 23.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

APRIL 12, 2024

I know in my head that it was just last Friday because we have these poll results to look at…but it doesn’t feel like it: A majority of “I’ll get there at some point” kinda sums up a lot about craft beer at the current moment, doesn’t it? Say hi to their new sign while you’re there. Good work.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The fundamentals aren’t changing, though: There’s still 350+ barrel-aged beers at UIC’s Credit Union 1 arena, plus ciders, meads, perrys, etc. Attendees can nominate fans on Facebook, Instagram, or X by sharing the name and photo of their favorite beer, tagging @FoBAB, and including #FoBABFanFav. Old Bakery Beer Co.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you compiled all of the headlines covering craft beer over the past 12 months and gave your summation on the state of the industry, you might grumble something about a Bob Dylan song in between sips of your Flavortown spiked fruit punch. If you want great beer and good vibes, look no further: GOAL. What did I enjoy the most?

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Wolves Whiskey hit the scene in 2019 with both an unexpected mission and a surprising fanfare. Founded by two footwear magnates and leaning on the distilling prowess of Charbay ‘s Marko Karakasevic, the outfit drew a lot of its playbook from Charbay’s longtime program of making whiskey out of beer.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 10, 2024

For this series, Virginia Distillery enters whisky aged for at least 5 years into beer casks for 8 to 10 months of additional aging. The Fall 2024 releases feature two whiskies: one finished in Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout barrels and the other in Hardywood Gingerbread Stout barrels. Let’s find out!

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 5, 2024

New American whiskey and bourbon releases this week include a Bottled-In-Bond expression from Westward Whiskey and a new Experimental Batch bourbon from Chattanooga. The Bottled-In-Bond designation was introduced in 1897 and has since stood as a pillar of quality assurance for American whiskey.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

MAY 10, 2024

They started out in CDMX in 2015 and have had a couple collabs with Pilot Project’s Brewers Kitchen brand in the last year, but now they’re rolling out some beers stateside with the PP team. Do you know someone looking for an entry level job making sure that draft beer around the NWI region is pouring pristinely?

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 19, 2024

These barrels have normally been used to mature a different spirit, wine, or beer. This gives the whiskey ample time to interact with the wood and take on the characteristics of the liquid that was previously matured in the cask, unlocking new flavors and profiles. There is no minimum “finishing” period for a bourbon.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 25, 2024

image via Nino Kilgore-Marchetti/The Whiskey Wash) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. In its time on the Indiana whiskey scene, Hard Truth Distilling has established itself as one of the craft leaders in that state. It is available in 750 ml bottles and is bottled at 116.6

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 22, 2024

image via Nino Kilgore-Marchetti/The Whiskey Wash) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. In its time on the Indiana whiskey scene, Hard Truth Distilling has established itself as one of the craft leaders in that state. Available in 750 ml bottles, it is bottled at 113.4

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 21, 2024

image via Nino Kilgore-Marchetti/The Whiskey Wash) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. In its time on the Indiana whiskey scene, Hard Truth Distilling has established itself as one of the craft leaders in that state. Available in 750 ml bottles, it is bottled at 114.8

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 29, 2024

New Holland and its flagship Dragon’s Milk bourbon barrel-aged stout is, and was, a beer that always felt a step or two behind its pseudo-mass market, craft contemporaries in Founders’ KBS and Goose Island’s Bourbon County. Unlike their previous releases, the Origin series forgoes the beer barrel aging hook. 95 proof.

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 9, 2024

Northern California’s Griffo Distillery enticed us with its recent release of whiskey distilled from Lagunitas’ The Waldos beer, so we’re diving back into the distillery’s offerings with a deeper dive into some of its more mainstream, permanent releases. Reviewed: Batch #26. Reviewed: Batch #17.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

New scotch whisky releases this week include a Pedro Ximénez matured single malt from Eden Mill, a stout cask finish from Lochlea, and an extremely rare 33 Year Old from Rosebank. These casks were then loaned to Overtone to age their double mash stout before being returned to Lochlea, seasoned with rich stout flavors.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Since excessive drinking has been on the rise during the pandemic, we really want to focus on how to make delicious, spirit-free cocktails and enjoy other beverages such as nonalcoholic beer and wine. Monday : With whiskey and gin alternatives, you can recreate many classic cocktails with Monday’s non-alcoholic spirits.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

SENSES by Liath is a limited edition set of five 23-year-old Irish whiskies created by Rupert Grey and Egan’s Irish Whiskey. “Do Never again,” says Damien Grey, creator of SENSES whiskey as well as head chef and founder of the two Michelin Star Liath in Dublin. Do it once.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 27, 2024

The recent change in legislation by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, which states that American single malt whiskey does not need to be aged in virgin American white oak casks, has opened up many doors for producers. Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey The Stranahan’s range include multi-award-winning single malt whiskeys.

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PubClub

APRIL 7, 2025

If they dont, youve still got that glorious pint in front of you, and trust me, beer never judges. Observe the regular who polishes off their whiskey like its a race to the finish line. If they bite, great. Find Your Entertainment Going solo to the pub isnt just about cocktails and conversation.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 8, 2024

The craft whiskey producer remains rather unique among its peers, offering 100% grain mashbills and aging in small barrels (mostly 5-gallon). Reservoir Distillery Holland’s Ghost – Finished in an Ardent stout barrel for two and a half years. Milk stout isn’t the easiest finish to pull off, but this is a more than admirable effort.

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Advanced Mixology

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Craft beer is more than just a drink. For craft beer enthusiasts, tasting notes are a way of appreciating and sharing the complex and diverse experiences associated with different brews. Tasting notes are also useful for learning more about beer styles, ingredients, and brewing techniques.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

With its warming notes of baking spices, rich caramel, and herbs, it’s no wonder that rye whiskey is a popular choice for winter sipping. Though bourbon continues to be the darling of the American whiskey category, rye has also boomed in popularity over the past several years. Here are the seven best rye whiskeys to gift this year.

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Barina Craft

JANUARY 1, 2025

Repeat the process with the Canadian whiskey which forms the final of three layers to finish the drink. Carbomb - combines Guinness stout beer and Jameson Irish whiskey with the liqueurs. Start by adding the coffee liqueur to the bottom of an oversized or double shot glass. Quaff, then quack.

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Dry Atlas

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Beer, one of the oldest and most popular drinks in the world, has been around since as early as 9500 BC. The main ingredients in beer are water, malted barley, hops for flavor, and yeast for fermentation. Different cultures have created many types of beer by varying these ingredients and brewing methods.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

That said, most Apple Pie shooters will be made with apple cider and either vodka or whiskey and topped off with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon. Baby Guinness Despite what the name suggests, the Baby Guinness doesn’t actually contain any of the beloved stout — it just looks like it does.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Having observed American whiskey’s success, it didn’t take long for the duo to think up a whiskey brand of their own, which would riff on old bourbon-making traditions. After all, a whiskey’s flavor begins with fermentation, and brewers know fermentation. and nothing comes from a small barrel.

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Good Spirits News

AUGUST 9, 2024

Here, American whiskey blender Dixon Dedman inserts chains of charred French oak into bourbon barrels with a moderate amount of rye in the mash bill recipe. SRP $49.99) Westland Beer Cask Finish (Batch 1) This Beer Cask Finish is part of Westland’s Cask Exploration Series, a new member of the distillery’s core range.

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PubClub

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It is called the ShamROCK Music + Beer Festival and 2024 is its 28th year. It is comprised of live music, beer (duh!), Here are the bands, beer and food vendors, ticket prices and everything you need to know about San Diego’s St. San Diego ShamROCK Beer The lads are in the Irish spirt at ShamROCK. along Sixth Ave.,

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SevenRooms

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Paddy’s Drinks and Menu Ideas Guinness and Other Irish Beers The Guinness harp is almost as much of a symbol of St. Try an alternative such as Murphy’s Stout, Smithwick’s Irish Ale or Harp Lager. Irish Whiskeys Offering a promotion on Irish whiskey is another unique draw. Patrick’s Day as the shamrock. Patrick’s Day.

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The Bartender Company

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Nitrogen Bubbles add Thrills and Flavor Infusing your beer (i.e. The term refers to incorporate nitro gas into a beverage, including cocktails, beers, and even wine. Don’t Forget About Nitro Infused Beer Some of the most popular craft stouts on the market have incorporated nitrogen gas into the carbonation process.

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Dry Atlas

JANUARY 17, 2024

From bustling city centers to quiet neighborhood streets, we discovered a plethora of non-alc spirits, wines, and beers in unexpected places. Most prevalent were non-alcoholic beers from popular brands like Asahi , Kirin , and Suntory. We indulged in a few 0% ABV cocktails and sampled a flight of whiskeys at each ABV level.

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Dry Atlas

JANUARY 17, 2024

From bustling city centers to quiet neighborhood streets, we discovered a plethora of non-alc spirits, wines, and beers in unexpected places. Most prevalent were non-alcoholic beers from popular brands like Asahi , Kirin , and Suntory. We indulged in a few 0% ABV cocktails and sampled a flight of whiskeys at each ABV level.

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