Playing on the Bud Light commercial that’s been loved and loathed recently as a cheap ploy to get your attention, I had my first Dale’s Pale Ale a couple of days ago. Dale’s is made by Oskar Blues, the first craft brewery to achieve great success with packaging craft beers exclusively in cans.

I like to think of myself as a pretty open minded beer drinker, so I wasn’t expecting the shock I got when I took my first sip. Sure, Guinness, Young’s Double Chocolate Stout, and Red Stripe all come in cans, but this was amazing. Continue Reading »

Just can’t get enough wine? Neither can we, so when I ran across Wine Sorbet Cafe at my local farmers market the sky opened up and the sun shone bright. Owners Mike and Cathy Kazmark were on site giving samples of this cool treat and I tried them all. Offering flavors such as Riesling, Rose, Sangria Rojo, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and my personal favorite Champagne. The ultimate dessert? For wine lovers very possible and for anyone that loves ice cream, sorbet, gelato or sherbet this may be your go to dessert. Check them out at winesorbetcafe.com

According to the LA Times, “The drugstore chain is remodeling. Stores will add liquor departments and more staples such as toilet paper and toothpaste, and will cut back on impulse items such as Chia Pets.”

I’m all for the addition of alcohol to the grand aisles of Walgreens, but I’m not sure I agree with the decision to make Chia Pets pay the price. Walgreens competitors are already in the alcohol game, and Walgreens actually used to sells alcohol in its stores, presumably stopping to boost its inventory of Chia Pets, wolf t-shirts, and “Big Mouth Billy Bass” that comes to life with the push of a button. Is Walgreens really willing to give all of this up to increase its alcohol inventory? Only time will tell…