After hearing about Belmont Brewing Company‘s celebrating their 25th anniversary, marking them as Southern California’s oldest brewpub, I knew I had to visit, especially since they’re one of the few breweries in Long Beach. Nestled amongst other shops by the...
On our trip to Israel earlier this year, one place that was recommended to me to try beer-wise was Beer Bazaar. Fortunately, it’s a very easy place to visit! Located in a very central location within Tel Aviv’s Shuk HaCarmel,...
Having visited Ditmas in the fall, I knew I wanted to return (and not just because of our very special treatment). So, last month, to celebrate my wife’s birthday, we returned to Ditmas.* I started off with getting a cocktail...
Upon my most recent visit to Israel (which has already been five months now), I was able to meet up with one of the most active homebrewers in Israel. Having heard from one of his brothers in Southern California that he...
This weekend, a new superstore for liquor-shopping opened up in Long Beach, greatly increasing options for consumers here. With 25,000 square feet, Total Wine & More opened up its thirteenth store in California in Long Beach. Yes, 25,000 square feet!...
Recently, I decided to try a couple of Trader Joe’s alcohol offerings. So, I got myself a beer and a whiskey. The beer was Trader Joe’s Providential Belgian-Style Golden Ale and the whiskey was Trader Joe’s Highland Single Malt Scotch...
While I was unable to make it to all of the booths set-up on the exhibition floor at this year’s World Tea Expo, held earlier this month in Long Beach, CA, I was still able to make my way around...
In stark contrast to the handful of single malt whiskies from Islay I discussed last week comes this week’s whiskey. Having gone on a cruise recently, there were three Johnnie Walker blended Scotch whiskies that seemed interesting to me, largely...
Earlier this month at the World Tea Expo, one of the more eye-catching set-ups was a really neatly-designed booth with six sleek tea-brewing machines. Featuring various of their Steampunk MOD models, Alpha Dominche set up a gorgeously minimalist arrangement with...
I’ve been to the tasting room at Bootlegger’s Brewery in Downtown Fullerton several times and have been surprised that I have not yet written about it. So, having visited recently, I realized it would be a good opportunity to finally...
