Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Feb 9, 2012, 8:00 am
Friday, February 3 – Thursday, February 16 Pliny the Younger Beer Release Santa Rosa, CA – Russian River Brewing Co. Pliny the Younger Triple IPA, the bigger little brother to Russian River’s already massive Pliny The Elder, will be available for consumption for only two weeks at the...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Feb 8, 2012, 1:08 pm
I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say that wine, like love, means never having to say you’re sorry. That doesn’t mean, however, that too much of either can’t tickle your gag reflex. Until recently, I felt much the same way about sweet wines as I did about that couple pawing at each
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Feb 7, 2012, 2:22 pm
Photo by Ian Andreae/Mutineer Magazine Mutineer Magazine’s Editor in Chief was recently named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list for food and wine and was asked to put together an auction lot for Food Network’s South Beach Food & Wine Festival to benefit Florida International University....
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Feb 7, 2012, 8:00 am
Mutineer Magazine is pleased to announce that we are once again sponsoring Firestone Walker’s From The Barrel event held at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch in Santa Margarita, CA. The March 30th event, now in its second year, will feature the finest ports, bourbons and barrel aged beers beers i...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Feb 6, 2012, 1:16 pm
Napa’s Kitchen Door has teamed up with hometown brewery Napa Smith Brewery for a celebration of Northern California craft beer, great food and San Francisco Beer Week. Kitchen Door, recently honored as a Michelin Guide Recommended Restaurant as well as one of Bon Appetit’s 7 Best...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Feb 3, 2012, 11:40 am
Sean Z. Paxton adding the dulce de leche during the brewing process. Photo courtesy of Sean Z. Paxton Calling all Bay Area Readers! SF Beer Week is almost here and Chef Sean Z. Paxton, most commonly known as Homebrew Chef, is getting ready once again to strut his stuff. He is collaborating with...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Feb 2, 2012, 12:48 pm
Campo de Encanto Pisco is inviting every American bartender to join them in Peru this April to experience Vendimia, the harvest and fermentation of the Pisco grapes, to watch distillation and to roll up their sleeves and learn the craft of blending Campo de Encanto Pisco. Follow the simple rules...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Feb 1, 2012, 12:40 pm
DEERFIELD, Ill., Feb. 1, 2012 — Courvoisier, the cognac house of Beam Inc., announced today the addition of C by Courvoisier to its award-winning portfolio. A bold, revolutionary cognac, C by Courvoisier is full of attitude, boasting a daring, intense flavor profile that stands out from the...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Jan 31, 2012, 12:41 pm
(JAN 31, 2012)–A bi-coastal bet was made between two of the nation’s leading craft brewers before the NFL NFC Championship game, and now it’s time to pay up. John Dannerbeck, president of Anchor Brewing Company in San Francisco, and Steve Hindy, president of Brooklyn Brewery in New York, agree...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Jan 30, 2012, 1:21 pm
NAPA, Calif. — World-famous winemaker Michel Rolland built his reputation by working wonders in the cellar. Now he’s doing miracles of a different sort by turning his South African wine into water for Ethiopians in desperate need. A crisis of epic proportions is unfolding in Ethiopia,...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Jan 27, 2012, 2:54 pm
This photo comes to us from Mutineer Photography Henchman Phil Jimcosky and features Clear Creek Distillery Pear Eau De Vie from Portland, Oregon. To get the pear inside of the bottle, the pear is actually grown inside of the bottle in their orchards, before being filled with their pear eau de vie.....
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Jan 27, 2012, 1:14 pm
Cochon 555 – five chefs, five pigs, five winemakers – is a one-of-a-kind traveling culinary competition and tasting event to promote sustainable farming of heritage breed pigs. The Napa event challenges five local chefs to prepare a menu created from heritage breed pigs, nose-to-tail, for an...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Jan 26, 2012, 1:24 pm
Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., the country’s largest independent family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer, announces the release of Evan Williams Cinnamon Reserve Kentucky Liqueur, a new product that marries extra-aged Evan Williams Bourbon with natural hot cinnamon flavor. Bottled...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Jan 25, 2012, 2:00 pm
Full Sail Top Sail Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Porter The newest batch of Full Sail’s very limited bourbon barrel-aged beer is set for release on February 1st. Top Sail Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Porter has been aging in oak bourbon barrels deep in the brewery’s cellar for an entire year....
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Jan 24, 2012, 1:50 pm
Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name… And other times, you want to go to a smart gastropub with a crowd of well-dressed peers and a massive selection of really good beer. SmithHouse Tap & Grill opened in August 2011, by Curtis NySmith and Top Chef all-star Angelo...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Jan 23, 2012, 1:07 pm
Every year I make cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning. This year on a lark I decided to use 21st Amendment Fireside Chat in the recipe with delicious results. I tweeted a rather ugly photo of my yummy breakfast (it looked like Jabba the Hut) and the next thing I knew 21st Amendment, at 110F (do...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Jan 20, 2012, 8:00 am
I don’t think much needs to be said about this, but it’s great. The Passenger in DC took it a step further and crafted a few cocktails in its honor. Photo courtesy of Derek Brown $1 off if you bring your own ice.
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Jan 18, 2012, 12:56 pm
This photo comes to us from Mutineer Photography Henchman Phil Jimcosky and features 2008 Imagery Estate Winery Petite Sirah. This wine was recently awarded a gold medal in the San Francisco Chronicle wine competition and comes from the Paso Robles appellation. To view more of Phil’s...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Jan 17, 2012, 12:06 pm
After a roaring 2011, Mutineer Magazine and Second Glass have partnered on their 2012 US Tour, and it should be known that I’m very excited about this. In terms of fine beverage cultural badassery, Wine Riot ranks near the top for us due to it’s inspired nature and ambitious vision....
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Jan 16, 2012, 8:01 am
2012, Or, as we say on the glorious streets of fine beverage, the Year of the Mutineer, which should be noted is based on a proprietary calendar created by myself in which every year is inherently the “Year of the Mutineer”. Like always, the year begins with a two and a half day...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Jan 13, 2012, 2:49 pm
BOSTON, Jan. 13, 2012 — The brewers at Samuel Adams have crafted a brand new seasonal beer, Samuel Adams Alpine Spring. This beer has the balanced maltiness and hoppiness of a helles, the strength and smoothness of a bock, and the unfiltered haze of a kellerbier. Although it’s...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Jan 12, 2012, 12:08 pm
Photo Credits: Brian Huff Photography If you’ve been reading our absinthe connoisseur series of posts, and doing your homework (a.k.a. drinking!), you’ve probably developed a nice base of education, giving you some fluency in absinthe conversation.  You’re also probably yearning...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Jan 11, 2012, 12:55 pm
Nobody likes it when craft breweries attack other craft breweries. Most of the time, a simple phone call to the other brewery would resolve whatever minor issue there was. We saw this with Russian River Brewing and Avery Brewing who both had a beer called Salvation. Instead of fighting it, they...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Jan 10, 2012, 1:47 pm
The global water crisis is terrible. People in third world countries are left without clean drinking water and resort to drinking water that will make them sick or even kill them and even then, that contaminated water isn’t easy to get. But what about when it happens in our own country? What...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Jan 9, 2012, 2:39 pm
This photo comes to us from Mutineer Photography Henchman Phil Jimcosky and features Samuel Adams New World Tripel. Pale gold in color, this ale is big, flavorful and complex. A special Belgian yeast strain adds tropical fruit and spice notes to the crisp dry ale, while Saaz hops add a subtle...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Jan 6, 2012, 2:05 pm
Founders, one of my favorite midwest craft breweries, just announced that they will be releasing an IPA session ale a month from today which will remain in their year-round lineup. I’m really excited about this beer and can’t wait to try it. Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 6, 2012—...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Jan 6, 2012, 1:44 pm
No one is to say for sure if these online petitions actually make an impact, but this is a law that would be nice to see changed. In many states, one can get nearly any size or type of growler or container filled with beer. It can be brewery specific or a $4.99 non-marked growler.
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Nov 1, 2011, 2:53 pm
Want to win a free subscription to Mutineer Magazine? It’s never been easier thanks to No.3 Gin. There are two ways to win: On Twitter, follow them and tweet “I just entered to win a free subscription to @mutineermag thanks to @No3Gin – http://tinyurl.com/3cuux7d” or Visit...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Nov 1, 2011, 10:00 am
The 3rd Annual Mutineer Magazine Red Carpet Party presented by Chinaco Tequila and Luxardo on November 6 will play host to The King’s Ginger Holiday Cocktail Competition. Sponsored by The King’s Ginger, the competition will feature eight Napa Valley bartenders who must create an original cocktai...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 31, 2011, 5:00 pm
Wanting to make some Halloween inspired cocktails? Look no further. Ghoul-Aid 1 part Canadian Club Classic 12 3-4 parts Cranberry juice Splash of Grenadine Add ingredients to a tall glass filled with ice, stir and serve. DonQ Screamer 1 1/2 oz. DonQ Añejo rum 3/4 oz. orange curacao liqueur 2 oz....
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 31, 2011, 1:44 pm
The 3rd Annual Mutineer Magazine Red Carpet Party presented by Chinaco Tequila and Luxardo on November 6 will play host to The King’s Ginger Holiday Cocktail Competition. Sponsored by The King’s Ginger, the competition will feature eight Napa Valley bartenders who must create an original cocktai...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 30, 2011, 3:58 pm
The 3rd Annual Mutineer Magazine Red Carpet Party presented by Chinaco Tequila and Luxardo on November 6 will play host to The King’s Ginger Holiday Cocktail Competition. Sponsored by The King’s Ginger, the competition will feature eight Napa Valley bartenders who must create an original cocktai...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 29, 2011, 9:00 am
The 3rd Annual Mutineer Magazine Red Carpet Party presented by Chinaco Tequila and Luxardo on November 6 will play host to The King’s Ginger Holiday Cocktail Competition. Sponsored by The King’s Ginger, the competition will feature eight Napa Valley bartenders who must create an original cocktai...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 28, 2011, 9:00 am
The 3rd Annual Mutineer Magazine Red Carpet Party presented by Chinaco Tequila and Luxardo on November 6 will play host to The King’s Ginger Holiday Cocktail Competition. Sponsored by The King’s Ginger, the competition will feature eight Napa Valley bartenders who must create an original cocktai...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 27, 2011, 9:00 am
The 3rd Annual Mutineer Magazine Red Carpet Party presented by Chinaco Tequila and Luxardo on November 6 will play host to The King’s Ginger Holiday Cocktail Competition. Sponsored by The King’s Ginger, the competition will feature eight Napa Valley bartenders who must create an original cocktai...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 26, 2011, 2:53 pm
The 3rd Annual Mutineer Magazine Red Carpet Party presented by Chinaco Tequila and Luxardo on November 6 will play host to The King’s Ginger Holiday Cocktail Competition. Sponsored by The King’s Ginger, the competition will feature eight Napa Valley bartenders who must create an original cocktai...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 25, 2011, 2:21 pm
Some people seem to think so and researchers are finding that teens who drink more soda get into more fights and act more aggressively, that excess sugar may affect the brain and lead to violent acts, and that soda drinking may be a marker for poor nutrition, which can influence mood and behavior......
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 24, 2011, 5:35 pm
Beverage influencers from across the country will come together to celebrate drink culture and the exciting cocktail renaissance in Napa Valley on November 6, 2011 at the 3rd Annual Mutineer Magazine Red Carpet Party at the historic Napa Valley Opera House. After two years in Hollywood, this...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 21, 2011, 2:10 pm
With President Obama announcing today that all US Forces would be pulled out of Iraq by the end of the year, this post is all the more fitting. Glenmorangie has recently donated $10,000 to the PGA TOUR’s charity Birdies for the Brave which was presented at their TPC Sawgrass Golf...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 20, 2011, 2:03 pm
In an unlikely partnership, Banana Republic and Clos du Bois Winery have joined forces to create limited-edition holiday bottles for the Clos du Bois North Coast Chardonnay and North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon. Designed by Banana Republic Creative Director Simon Kneen, the festive hand-sketched...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 19, 2011, 1:44 pm
OpenTable recently released a Top 50 Wine List of restaurants in the United States. The list, which was compiled from feedback from over 10 million OpenTable users between October 2010 and September 2011, had California on top earning 11 spots on the list, followed by establishments in New York,...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 18, 2011, 4:00 pm
The Mutineer Magazine sponsored CANFEST is less than a month away. If canned craft beer is your thing, join us in Reno on November 12 for the largest gathering of canned craft beer in the world. Mutineer will be there, so be sure to stop by our booth and say hi. If you were lucky
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 17, 2011, 2:30 pm
Starting today, The Napa Valley Vintners non-profit trade association is bringing the 2011 Napa Valley harvest to people around the world with Harvest Live 2011. Each day throughout the week-long live webcast, follow the Harvest Live crew as they visit a different winery throughout the Napa Valley.....
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 14, 2011, 12:00 pm
The makers of Johnnie Walker announce the launch of Johnnie Walker Double Black, a new limited edition Scotch whisky debuting in the United States this month. Imagine your favorite song; now turn up the volume. Double Black amplifies the signature style of Black Label, including its hallmark smokey....
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 13, 2011, 6:35 pm
CellarPass, the leading online destination to explore, book and share wine country experiences has announced that it is partnering with TasteLive.com, the world’s premier online wine tasting community and social network, to produce live streaming broadcasts from the inaugural Napa Valley Film...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 12, 2011, 2:23 pm
Infographic by gustavkatz.com We found this infographic over on tastingtable.com and it was too cool not to share. It shows the lifespan of many bourbon barrels, starting with being filled with bourbon and wherever they may head to next. By law, bourbon barrels can only be used once, which creates.....
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 11, 2011, 2:41 pm
Sometimes my fellow food bloggers and I roll our eyes and bemoan having to attend yet another extravagant dinner or indulgent food festival. Even while recognizing the enormous calorie counts and coma-inducing properties of cream, bacon, butter and simple carbohydrates (frequently coexisting in the....
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 10, 2011, 4:08 pm
Today Mutineer Magazine’s Editor in Chief and Publisher Alan Kropf was named as one of FOLIO: 13 Under 30. FOLIO: 13 Under 30 looks at just a few of the emerging leaders in the publishing industry ranging from social media editors to publishers to CEOs. Kropf is in good company as Beer West...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 7, 2011, 1:32 pm
Photograph by: Fabian Bimmer, Reuters That’s what one person did anyway. Anke Domaske, a young fashion designer from Hanover, Germany has produced the first man-made fabric ever without the use of chemicals and has done it using an everyday staple – milk. Anke, a former microbiology...
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Jeff D. posted an article on Mutineer Magazine Blog - Oct 5, 2011, 1:12 pm
Norwalk, CT – Diageo, the world’s leading premium spirits, beer and wine company announced today that production of Red Stripe currently brewed in Jamaica for the US market will be relocated to the United States beginning in 2012. Pennsylvania-based City Brewing has been tapped to handle US...
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