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(ESCONDIDO, CA) – Each year, craft breweries across the nation roll out new limited release beers to entice beer drinkers through the seasons but few can tantalize fans with rebrews of recipes tried, true and back only by popular demand. Stone Brewing announces its lineup of Stone Fan Favorites, voted on by loyal fans of […]
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Old wines are like cocaine: I’ve only ever enjoyed someone else’s. I’ve never bought my own. Noblesse oblige and all that. It’s not that I’m not grateful – or appreciative. I very much am. Twenty years in the wine trade, doing everything from keeping tabs on auction sales, to helping vacuous Bon Chic Bon Genre […]
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I was honored to speak to Marcus Luttrell a while back. He’s an American hero, a man’s man. So it surprised me when he used the phrase “A happy wife, happy life.” We’ve all probably heard this at some point and have likely used it. But, is it true? Should it be? What did Marcus […]
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If you think the beer industry has cycled through every weird style trend or odd business acquisition, think again. Monster Beverage Corp, makers of Monster Energy Drinks has acquired CANarchy, the craft beer collective. CANarchy includes Oskar Blues, Cigar City Brewing, Perrin Brewing, Deep Ellum, and Squatters and Wasatch Brewing. It had been heavily rumored […]
Read moreWith over 25 years of brewing in Central Oregon, Bend Brewing Company has announced its 2022 Beer Release Calendar for its lineup in cans. This year will see the return of the brewery’s High Desert Hop Series and Pub Series while a new Sour Series will debut. Returning in 2022 the High Desert Hop Series […]
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This article was produced in partnership with Blu Atlas Finding the best birthday gift can be tricky. Finding the best birthday gift for men is even more tricky. Of course the guys in your life deserve something special on their special day, but finding that special thing isn’t as easy as it sounds, and sometimes, […]
Read moreBeards are so sexy. They are the sexiest accessory that a man can wear. But as you know, not all beards were created equal. Some are amazing, rough, & rugged, some are thick & sexy, while others are a little more sparse & less sexy. No matter the type of beard, there are some things […]
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(San Diego, CA) — The past year at Modern Times has been one of both challenge and change. Alongside the rest of the world’s independent businesses, we’ve experienced one of toughest periods imaginable. We’ve also had our own moment of reckoning as our industry was called to the long-overdue recognition of its—and our—shortcomings in critical […]
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I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format. They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of (mostly) currently available wines (click here for the skinny on how to read […]
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