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I love the change of seasons in the Northeast and especially our current transition from the cold and dark winter to the warmer and lighter Spring. Springtime invigorates me with the opportunities it presents such as: spending more time outside, enjoy flowers blooming (especially hops), trying new craft beers, losing weight (though the last two may be mutually exclusive..) Read more at The Lewisboro Times

The Thrillist has a great article on the best IPAs in America, many of which we stock…

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Craft beer bars in supermarkets, who would have thought? Have you been to any DeCicco & Sons’ super-bar-markets in the area? It is quite an improvement over just regular shopping for kale and garbanzo beans with no on-site hydration available. Read more at The Lewisboro Times

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You wine drinkers have probably heard or used the phrase, “rosé all day.” Well, with the first official day of summer only hours away, I would like to offer up my own phrase: “summer ale all day”. Read more at The Lewisboro Times

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Generally speaking, I keep my entertainment geographic radius “bridge-free.” Not for any kind of phobia, but rather there’s plenty of landlocked fun to be had.

However, whenever I’m motivated for some fun that involves a bit of travel, I am always pleased and make a vow to do so more often. Read more at The Lewisboro Times

You may know Firestone Walker for their traditional beers, but did you know that their roots began in wine making? They are now offering something pretty unique – beer brewed with hibiscus and wine grapes.

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Statistics show beer consumption per capita (aside from a small abode in Katonah) is down for the last few years.

However, do not despair for the craft beer industry, as statistics also show a rising trend in the purchase of craft beer! I credit the breadth of craft brew flavors for this trend—distinct flavors that actually come through with each sniff and sip! Read more at The Lewisboro Times

What is a sour beer you ask: “A sour beer is one that has been deliberately brewed to achieve high levels of acidity. This elevated acidity delivers a predominantly sour flavor to the beer as opposed to the bitter or sweet flavors found in standard ales and lagers.”