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Southern Hospitality and European Sophistication
Autumn is just now beginning to cast its spell on the Texas Hill Country, with burst of burnt orange and gold scattered among the evergreens. Cruising down Highway 290, also known as the Texas Wine Trail, on a busy Saturday afternoon I encountered party buses and limousines full of eager wine enthusiasts being ferried to their next tasting. With five million annual visitors, the Texas Hill Country wine region is the second most popular wine tasting destination in the United States, Napa Valley being the first. There are 52 wineries in the region, which stretches from Austin to Fredericksburg and Lampasas to New Braunfels. On this day, I visited two wineries each offering its visitors a distinctive tasting experience.
By Tiffany "Texas Wine Woman" Proske8 years ago in Proof
Best Gifts for Craft Beer Lovers. Top Story - November 2017.
Craft beer, along with other types of alcohol, is certainly looked at as a form of art. And those who are huge fans of craft beer can certainly agree with me here. There's a lot when it comes to craft beer from both taste to presentation. Those who are very articulate in the field know how to appreciate different types of craft beer. These type of people certainly deserve the best gifts to feed their passion about beer. I'm not talking about buying them a six pack, I'm talking about gifting them handy beer gadgets that they can always use.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Proof
Best Beer Growlers to Buy Right Now
Beer growlers not only look really cool, they also make you look cool. This is by no means in the sense of being a so-called 'rad dude,' but rather that you and your beer remain chilled at all times. No matter what type of brew your lugging back, these vacuum insulated stainless steel containers will keep your craft brews refreshingly cool and aired to the most tasteful percentage.
By George Herman8 years ago in Proof
Always Have a Drink Handy
Drinking was considered the number one cardinal sin in our home growing up. My father's first wife was an alcoholic, which caused him to start drinking, and by the time they divorced he had an issue with alcohol that he resolved by replacing drinks with milk. My paternal grandfather was quite the drinker, as were my uncles on my mother's side, just to name a few, so it is in my genetic makeup to want to drink.
By Denise Willis8 years ago in Proof
Best Home Bar Essentials Every Private Bartender Needs
A home bar is honestly one of the best things you can install in your house. You can store all of your best liquors, wines, and spirits for you and your friends to lounge and enjoy. Aside from using the bar as a storage for your bottles, you can learn a couple of recipes and make your own signature cocktails! Become a private bartender for your family and friends and whip up delicious and creative drinks for dinner parties or when friends are over.
By George Nekilan8 years ago in Proof
I Don't Remember, I Was Drunk
Weak ass excuses like this shouldn't work on anyone, but for some reason they do — not on me, but most people. That's not your get-out-of-jail free card for being stupid just because you were drinking. You were still an idiot sober. All alcohol does is intensify the person you really are. If you're angry, when you're drunk you are horrible to be around. You become even angrier at dumb stuff. If you're a pervert, you get drunk and become even more disgusting and weird. And if you are sad because you just got your heart broken... stay home and get drunk. Don't come around me with that. A drunk crier is the worst to deal with.
By Ian Massengale8 years ago in Proof
Best American Wheat Beers. Top Story - October 2017.
Comprised of 50 percent malted wheat, there are many different types of wheat beer. However, the decision for which wheat beer is best to your taste buds is left up to you. A tasting party is in your future with these top best American wheat beers. Which one ranks the number one spot for you? Rearrange the list for yourself.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Proof
The Weird Sh*t That Bartenders Have To Deal With
I’ve heard it said that, "at some point in life, everybody works behind a bar," and I for one think that everyone should. Some people love it, some hate it, some stick at it and others never go back. With low wages and typically unsocial working hours, the only real reason for anyone to be a bartender is either because they really do enjoy it, or because they don’t know how to do anything else…
By Juan Nisbet8 years ago in Proof
