Q Tonic bottle with rocks glass partially filled with ice and a small amount of gin. A lime wedge is on the rim of the glass and the black Q Tonic bottle cap is off the bottle, upside down, next to the rocks glass.

Q Tonic

October 2, 2010 · by · in bar essentials, recommendations, reviews

**Q Tonic** is an artisan tonic water. Let’s try it in a gin and tonic!

Samuel Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale

Samuel Adams Harvest Pumpkin Ale

September 18, 2010 · by · in recommendations, reviews

Sam Adams releases it’s former brewery-only pumpkin ale.

Trader Joe’s house-brand beers. Part Two: Go Austria!

Trader Joe’s house-brand beers. Part Two: Go Austria!

September 5, 2010 · by · in recommendations, reviews

Part two and the conclusion of the exciting series on **Trader Joe’s** beer. And, yes, there’s a surprise!

Trader Joe's house-brand beers. Part One: The drinkening of the first three

Trader Joe’s house-brand beers. Part One: The drinkening of the first three

August 28, 2010 · by · in recommendations, reviews

**Trader Joe’s** sells beer?! Since when? Let’s try some of this inexpensive brew.

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Frangelico

May 29, 2010 · by · in bar essentials, recommendations, reviews

There are a couple of liqueurs that I can not do without: triple sec; an almond liqueur; peach schnapps; and a coffee liqueur. Between these, and the five pillars, I can make dozens of drinks. But I like to keep…

Samuel Adams Noble Pils

Samuel Adams Noble Pils

February 28, 2010 · by · in recommendations, reviews

A new Sam Adams brew? An American pilsner? 2010 is shaping up to be a great year for beer!