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Absolut Vancouver Vodka is ‘Hottest of City Series Collectibles

“Pass it On” Bar Fact: The entire Absolut City Series is gaining popularity with spirits collectors and Absolut drinkers but Absolut Vancouver is the most valuable! Collectors are scrambling to find bottles of Absolut New Orleans, Absolut Los Angeles, Absolut Boston and Absolut Brooklyn Vodkas

Absolut ‘Boston’ Vodka to go International as Absolut ‘Wild Tea’

BEVERAGE UNDERGROUND NEWS: Pernod-Ricard has announced that Absolut Wild Tea is scheduled for 2010 release and ‘Absolut San Francisco Vodka’ will be the next flavor blend in the Absolut City Series. Thee success of the limited release of Absolut Boston inspired the distillation of their latest flavor Absolut Wild Tea which will launch later this year.

Sam Adams’ Seeks Help From Congress to Maintain Craft Status

Jim Koch, president of Boston Beer and founder of Sam Adams knows that whatever happens… his brews will always be considered ‘craft beers’. “If we’re not a craft brewer,” said Koch, “what else are we? “A craft beer you would not drink,” he said, “after you just mowed the lawn on a hot day.”We’re certainly not Budweiser.” Sam Adams, is on the verge of outgrowing its coveted craft status

Taste of Florida Bloody Mixes Win Awards and New Fans

f you are still mixing your own Bloody Mary Mix, you have been trumped again by Taste of Florida for consistency and quality. Try these great mixers on the Key West Express-Taste of Florida Booze Cruise Mona\day June 28

It’s Not ‘Wet’ but Beefeater Tries with ‘Seasonal’ Gin

It’s not ‘Beefeater Wet’ or ‘Beefeater 24′ instead this time they have tried a more direct approach as Beefeater Gin looks for added sales with the is release of its limited seasonal spirit called…Beefeater Summer Gin.

Hey Beer Man! What are IBU’s?

Got a question or comment about beer?…just call out for him anytime. Hey Beer Man!

Q: WTF? ..I saw the letters IBU on my IPA?
Bud in Bonita

A: Hey Bud…Lighten up. IBU stands for

Don’t Spill This Wine: La Crema Pinot Noir 2007

LaCrema Pinot Noir is Leader in Quality and Sales
Long before the movie, Sideways turned the nation off on Merlot and on to Pinot Noir there was La Crema. Since 1979 this family-owned estate nestled in the Russian River Valley has establish an unmatched reputation for quality with a benchmark of consistently fine wines. Lush Pinot Noir grown in a classic Burgundy style where La Crema’s cool climate vineyards in Sonoma and Mendocino offer an unusually long, cool and even growing season. The 2007 vintage is exceptional and Winemaker Melissa Stackhouse has produced another award-winning wine with mouth-watering juiciness.

Cool Weather Days and Cold Nights Prompt Spirited ‘Hot Toddy’ Options and Wide Back Bar Sales Opportunities

Popularity of Flavored Coffees, Exotic Teas and Vegetable Vodkas Create Endless Hot Elixir Options and Ideas

It’s cold everywhere…and bar sales of coffee, tea and even soup rise naturally as warmth equals comfort. On the homefronts, brandy and rum get poured into nogs and grogs and ciders get spiked with smokey scotches and hearty whiskeys this time of year. The medicinal benefits of the mix of alcohol and hot beverages

Beverage Underground Hook-Up: Planet Fitness Has Best Price…Best Deal for Hospitality Industry Pros

Hospitality Pros need a gym where they can work out at a place that is priced right all year long. Planet Fitness is the official gym of the Beverage Underground and it’s owner/partner is one of us. Ryan Rodina worked as a bartender and later owned clubs on Florida’s East Coast. It’s the time of year that we are bombarded with money back offers for diets and gadgets, pills and promises to live better,

ANOTHER REASON WE LOVE THE BEANS

The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease revealed statistics from a 21-year study that concluded that those who regularly drink three to five cups of coffee a day might beat the crazies. Once they you reach middle age, that amount of caffeinated…