Mutineer celebrates LGBT Pride in the fine beverage world aboard the Napa Valley's Big Gay Train.
Spirits writer Lance Mayhew travels to the lost islands of Madeira to rediscover some spectacular nearly forgotten wines.
In honor of Mother's and Father's Day, Mutineer takes an intimate look at beverage producers where sons and daughters and mothers and fathers work together to carry on their family legacy.
Shrubs have been the subject of much curiosity at Mutineer Central ever since we discovered the drinking vinegars put out by the popular restaurant Pok Pok Som in Portland. Mutineer Food Editor Erin Jimcosky shows you how to make your very own.
Salt + Fine Beverage = Boozey Salts. Mutineer Food Editor Erin Jimcosky shows you the ropes of how to infuse your own salts at home.
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The Bachelors of Envolve Winery | Three best friends start making wine in Sonoma then one of them becomes a reality-TV star. Meet the guys behind Envolve Winery.
Destination: Beverage | Dust off the passport; travel season has begun. Mutineer Magazine points you to some of the hottest tourism destinations.
Norway | Chris D'Amico is surprised when he unearths an up-and-coming beverage culture on a recent trip to Scandinavia.
Ribera Del Duero | Mutineer contributor, Megan Wiig, visits Ribera, a Spanish wine region steeped in tradition that also embraces cutting-edge modernity. The contrasts are startling.
Hungry Mutineer: Matcha R&D | East meets West in the Mutineer Kitchen when matcha, the powdered green tea used in Japanese tea ceremonies, meanders into a few Western-style recipes.
Inside The Barrel | Food and beverage artisans are catching on to what the wine and whiskey industries have known for centuries: barrel aging is amazing! Find out just what sorts of craft products are going into the barrel these days.
Napa Harvest | Winery tours skip several steps on the path from the vine to the bottle. Ward Kadel wanted to know more, so he put work gloves on and joined Chimney Rock Winery for their 2011 harvest.
World Wine Tour: Revisited | Two people with a passion for compassion and wine set off on a year long tour to raise money for kids in Laos. How'd they fare? Better than anyone could have imagined.
Mutineer Interview: Steve Smith | Tazo introduced the majority of Americans to high-quality tea. Mutineer chats with Steve Smith, co-founder of Tazo and the man behind the tea revolution.
Hungry Mutineer: The Winter Table | This winter, Food Editor Erin Jimcosky is cooking with Darroze Speciale Reserve Bas-Armagnac. What's on her winter table? Duck liver and prune pate with Armagnac, roasted chicken with oyster mushrooms and juniper gravy, and winter cake.
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Veterans in Beverage and Mutineer Ambassadors in Afghanistan | Mutineer salutes our men and women in uniform with a special Veterans Day featuring highlighting veterans now serving in the beverage industry. Plus, see how the Soldiers of the 24th Brigade Support Battalion (170th BCT) deployed at COP Whitehorse in Afghanistan unwind with Mutineer.
Mutineer Interview: Genesis | Mutineer looks back at some of the conversations we’ve had over the years with beverage industry leaders.
Holiday Spectacular | The halls are decked with fine food and beverage just in time for the holidays. Inside you’ll find a mutinous gift guide, moonshine infusions, how to cook Christmas breakfast with Atlantico Rum, holiday cocktails and mocktails and more.
Thirsty Children: A Clean Water Expedition to Kathmandu | Clean water is the pinnacle of fine beverage. We are proud to bring you an in-depth look at the people and organizations involved in bringing it to the world.
The King's Ginger Holiday Cocktail Competition Preview | Take a look at the Napa Valley competitors of The King's Ginger Holiday Cocktail Competition and their recipe submissions.
Behind the Peep Hole: Ken Burns' "Prohibition" | Mutineer gives you a first glimpse into Ken Burn's Prohibition, his three-part documentary film series that tells the story of the rise, rule and fall of the Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the entire era it encompassed. Flappers and fedoras are only part of the story of Prohibition. Ken Burns digs deeper in his new documentary.
Birreria | What happens when you take talented brewers from two continents and partner them with an Iron Chef? Amazing things... on a rooftop.
Gypsy Brewing | A band of brewers questioned the traditional brewery model and wrote their own rules. They're called gypsy brewers, and they’re challenging the craft beer world.
Mutineer Interview: Steve Heimoff | Part wine journo, part blogger, Steve Heimoff is a rare species. Mutineer tracked down the elusive hybrid to ask him a few burning questions.
Hungry Mutineer: Tailgating | Mutineer Food Editor Erin Jimcosky teaches you how to tailgate... Izakaya style. She prepares her favorite American tailgate fare with a Japanese Izakaya twist and pairs it with some great Japanese beer selections.
The Secret Lives of Brand Ambassadors | As three of the best can attest, spirit and spirits go hand-in-hand at these intense-but-rewarding jobs. Everybody has his or her favorite fine beverage, but only a handful of us are tasked to live and breathe the product 24/7. Such is life for a brand ambassador. No three brand ambassadors work harder than Juan Coronado, Craig Vaught and Charlotte Voisey, and contributor Matt Villano recently chatted with each of them to get the inside scoop. Interestingly, all three got their starts on the bottle side of the bar.
Spartacus Miximus: Behind the Scenes of a Global Cocktail Competition | After attending the regional and national rounds in Chicago and Miami, Mutineer Editor in Chief Alan Kropf heads to Barcelona, Spain for the Bacardi Global Legacy Cocktail Competition finals. Join Kropf as he takes you through the competition, the competitors and their world class cocktails.
Drinking and Drawing: The Artwork of Jill DeGroff | Jill DeGroff has spent more than a few hours inside every manner of saloon, speakeasy, bar and lounge while roaming until the wee hours of the morning. To most, the places would start to blend together, but DeGroff has found a muse in these dens of drink. The characters and stories have captivated her, and she has captured them in both word and portraiture. In the second book in her series, Lush Life: Portraits From The Bar, DeGroff features Bon Bivants, ne'er-do-wells and all manner of folks in between.
Teahouse Revolution! | In this article, Mutineer Food Editor Erin Jimcosky gives you an in-depth look at the incredible story behind Dobra Tea.
Cooking With HelloCello | Mutineer Food Editor Erin Jimcosky has done it again, this time with HelloCello's Limoncello di Sonoma! Limoncello icebox cakes, Limoncello ice cream sandwiches and more.
Mutineer Interview: Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson | Mutineer Editor in Chief and Sommelier Alan Kropf sits down with Master Sommelier, author and James Beard Award winner Andrea Robinson to discuss wine, culinary school, popcorn wine pairings and her signature stemware line.
Moonshine: Spirit of the South | From Junior Johnson to Popcorn Sutton, Mutineer Chris D'Amico takes you deep into the world of prohibition, moonshine running and NASCAR and gives you a glimpse of the modern moonshine revival.
Doi Chaang Coffee: The Elephant in the Roast | An incredible story of northern Thailand's Doi Chaang Coffee Company and their efforts to produce world class coffee and to more than fairly compensate the producers and workers. Meet the Akha hill tribe families and Wicha Promyong, a former entrepreneur from southern Thailand who "adopted" the Akha hill tribe families in the Chiang Rai region and helped them organize, improve, and market their coffee.
Absinthe Visions: The Photography of Damian Hevia – Inspired by the World of Absinthe | Follow Damian Hevia, photographer extraordinaire, as he shares with you his incredible original photos of how he sees absinthe and with his gifted "through the lens" photographic style of approach. No photoshop here!
Cooking With Tequila | Mutineer Food Editor Erin Jimcosky has done it again, this time with tequila! Watermelon lime salad, tequila spiked prawn coctel, and more... all made with tequila. Perfect dishes you won't want to miss and just in time for the start of summer.
Mutineer Interview: Kim Jordan of New Belgium Brewing | The Mutineers paid a visit to New Belgium Brewing on the eve of their 20th anniversary to speak with CEO Kim Jordan about their history, their beer, and their extraordinary efforts for a sustainable brewery.
Bordeaux: Le Wine Buff Odyssey | Mutineer Alan Kropf travels to Bordeaux, France with Le Wine Buffs, Bordeaux's wine ambassadors of the future recruited by the Bordeaux wine industry to connect with the younger generation of wine drinkers. Meet the Buffs and follow them on their adventure in beautiful Bordeaux.
Drink Green: Sustainability & Fine Beverage< | Sustainability Certifications, Six Sigma wine, Organic Liqueurs, Frey Vineyards, Kegged Wine, Canned Beer, etc. Everything you need to know about the steps beverage producers are taking to minimize and offset their effects on mother nature.
Cooking With Guinness | Mutineer Food Editor Erin Jimcosky shares three awesome recipes using Guinness beer and just in time for Saint Patrick's Day, as well as tips by The Homebrew Chef Sean Z. Paxton on how to cook with stout beer.
Legal Liquor: The Wonders of Spirits Aged 21+ Years | 23 Year Old Pappy Van Winkle, 25 year old English Harbour Rum, 27 year old Charbay Brandy; does it get any better than this? We take you at a look behind eight world class spirits, all aged at least 21 years and some aged as long as 40 years
Valentine's Day and Anti-Valentine's Day | Mutineer Food Editor Erin Jimcosky schools you on everything you need to know to plan for the most Mutinous of Valentine's Day. Want to be even MORE Mutinous? Follow her advice for planning your Anti-Valentine's Day, for those against the holiday. Recipes, aphrodisiacs, fine beverage gift giving guides, and much more.
A Sneak Peek of Living Loaded | We take you on a behind the scenes sneak peak of Dan Dunn's new book Living Loaded.
What People Drink: Chicago | The Mutineers made a surprise visit to Chicago and sat dow to speak with some of the biggest fine beverage players in the Chicago scene, to include Master Sommelier Alpana Singh, Adam Seger, Bradley Bolt, and Charles Joly.
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Mutineer Holiday Food & Beverage Extravaganza | Mutineer Food Editor Erin Jimcosky walks you through what it takes to throw the perfect holiday party: Party tips, hot cocoa recipes, holiday bubbles, designated drinks, and recipes -- this is the article you need to read before throwing your next holiday themed party!
Mutineer Interview: Ken Grossman of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. | Celebrating their 30th year of creating amazing beer and paving the way for American brewers to follow, Mutineer takes you on a behind the scenes tour of the Sierra Nevada brewery and we sit down to talk with founder Ken Grossman.
The Cava Diaries | Mutineer husband and wife duo Phil and Erin Jimcosky head to Spain on a food and fine beverage adventure to get the inside scoop on Cava. Follow them on their journey as they eat and drink their way around Spain and seek out all things deliciously mutinous.
A Cup of GI JOE | Mutineer introduces you to the story of Coffee Strong, a coffee shop inspired by the resistance coffee shops of the 1960s. Located near Fort Lewis in Washington State, the controversial Coffee Strong seeks to support and empower Soldiers and veterans.
Special Report: Great American Beer Festival | The Mutineers were on hand in Denver, Colorado at the 2010 Great American Beer Festival where beer geeks from across the country turned The Mile-High City into craft beer mecca. We covered it all, including the Mutineer Magazine and New Holland Brewing collaboration beer Mutinous Battle Chai Release Party, benefiting A Child's Right.
Mutineer Interview: James Watt of BrewDog | Woodland creatures. Nuclear penguins. Trashy blondes. An in-depth look into the brilliant mind behind Brewdog's revolutionary brand and eccentric beers.
Special Report: Tales of the Cocktail | Bartending feats of Olympic proportions, pool parties with bathrobes, bar room brawls, and five days of endless parties, seminars and tastings - things got epic at Tales of the Cocktail. Mutineer presents its report of this year's legendary event in New Orleans, LA.
Of Vines and Violence: Israel's Rise to the Top | Mutineer Magazine traveled to Israel to get an inside look at one of the fastest growing regions in the wine industry. "Vines, when stressed, produce their best efforts, and it seems that the same can be said of Israel, a country that has flourish under inhospitable circumstances and remains under siege."
Wayne B. Wheeler's War | The controversial story about how one of the most masterful and influential men in U.S. history used his power to ignite and fuel the Prohibition.
Mutineer Collaboration Series: Mutinous Battle Chai Ale | An intimate look into the recipe development and brewing process of Mutineer's first collaboration beer, featuring New Holland Brewing Company.
ABCs of Spirits & Cocktail Culture | From Absinthe to Zane Lamprey, Mutineer Magazine provides an alphabetical breakdown of the most exciting things in the constantly evolving and expanding spirits and cocktail scene in the United States today.
Mutineer Interview: Dale DeGroff | An interview with the "King Cocktail" - a spirits and mixology revolutionary, acclaimed fine beverage author, and winner of some of the most prestigious awards in the fine beverage realm.
New Orleans Drink Scene | Mutineer travels to New Orleans in search of the soul of the mixology and cocktail culture in the town that has given rise to some of the most inspired mixologists and cocktail enthusiasts in the world.
Heathen Gods & the Devil's Water | Revolution. Voodoo. Pirates. Bitters. The story of Antoine Peychaud.
Mutineer Interview: Jonathan Goldsmith | An interview with the cultural beverage icon that brought "The Most Interesting Man In The World" to life.
Amarula Cream | Mutineer travels to South Africa in search of the mysterious marula fruit that is the unique and integral ingredient in Amarula Cream liqueur.
Calaveras County | Skull Country: A Fine Beverage Expedition to California's Calaveras County wine region.
Art of Mutineer | Photography By: Ian Andreae | A behind the scenes look at the art and photography that makes up Mutineer Magazine, along with an interview with Mutineer Photographer Ian Andreae.
Mutineer Poster | Created By: Chris D'Amico & Julie Hadjinian | This issue includes Mutineer's first ever fine beverage poster featuring Jonathan Goldsmith and the World Cup of Beverage.
Mutineer Interview: Kenna | Grammy Nominated artist Kenna brings together a star-studded cast of A-listers to climb Africa's highest peak, Kilimanjaro, to bring clean water awareness to the masses.
Patron and the Quest for Tequila Perfection | Editor Alan Kropf finds that tequila's growing up fast and that Patron is leading the charge out of the frat house and into the penthouse.
Deschutes: An Evening of Beer Pairing in the Rose City | Deschutes Brewery pairs up with Portland's most talented chefs for a decadent meal to remember.
Mutineer's Guide to Spring Break in Beverage | We immerse you in the essence of spring break and tell you everything you need to know to have a Mutinous spring break, including; tiki recipes, airline beverage programs, everything you need to know about margaritas, and more!
Cooking with Absinthe | La Fee Verte visits the Mutineer kitchen and inspires Food Editor, Erin Jimcosky, to turn the green libation into sustenance.
Mutineer Interview: Maynard James Keenan | The Mutineer RV made it's way to the unforgiving Arizona Desert for an exclusive interview with Caduceus Cellars winemaker Maynard James Keenan, who has already rocked the world several times over as the frontman of bands including Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer.
Epic Ales | Brewer Cody Lee Morris of the Seattle start-up brewery Epic Ales tells his underdog story bringing his dream brewery to life.
The Pharmacie | Burnt Lumpia blogger Marvin Gapultos offers a rare look at the secret underground cocktail culture of Los Angeles, featuring original paintings by Brent Estabrook.
Rebel Spirit | Mutineer veteran scribe Jesse Porter of the Young Winos of LA goes Gonzo in this piece that explores the exploding craft spirits scene in the United States, featuring Finger Lakes Distilling, Tuthilltown Spirits, Philadelphia Distilling, and Dry Fly Distilling.
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Thirsty For Words | The star of Hot For Words takes the Mutineer cover to another dimension and explains the origins of some words from the world of fine beverage.
Limited Release Beers | Mutineer Beer Editor Brian Kropf explores the world of limited release beers, highlighting nineteen beers to be on the lookout for.
Mutineer Interview: Randall Grahm | The legendary Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon tells all, from jungle animals hunting his staff in the vineyard to reinventing his approach to winemaking.
Sparkle Potion: Sparkling Cocktails that Sparkle | Brooke Smith compiles a stellar list of sparkling cocktail recipes from some of the country's top bartenders for you to make during your holiday celebrations.
Gastropub Holiday at Home | Mutineer Food Editor Erin Jimcosky offers five killer recipes to spice up your holiday gatherings, with beverage pairings by Michael Scaffidi of The Jefferson, Washington DC, Drew Langley of Providence, Los Angeles, and Joe Roberts of 1winedude.com.
Cover Story - Bartenders Mecca | The Edison in Los Angeles has established itself as one of American's top bars, with bartenders flying in from around the country to participate in the incredible Radio Room. Discover the passions behind the creators of the Radio Room and get the skinny on who these star mixologists are.
Special Report: Funny People's Pub | Comedians and alcohol can't seem to get enough of each other, which Ben Morrison makes clear as he tells his cross country, alcohol-fueled story of becoming a stand-up comedian.
Top 10 Wine Issues | Award winning blogger Jeff Lefevere presents both sides to the top ten controversies in wine, including restaurant prices, the 100 point scale and just how relevant Parker's palate really is.
The Minimalist Drinker | Rick Stutz of Kaiser Penguin shows you how a few citrus fruits, simple syrup, and basic distilled spirits can be all you need to be a respectable mixologist.
Absinthe Spectacular Spectacular | This massive story on absinthe is spectacular indeed. We got the Wormwood Society involved to get the gospel on all things absinthe, including enjoyment, culture, history, and which absinthes you absolutely need to try.
Fine Beverage Profile: Mutineer Meets Its Maker | The Mutiny spread to Kentucky for the Thoroughbreds and Redheads Weekend. Hunter Lea tells his tale of international rivalries, karmic judgment, and legendary Maker's Mark Bourbon.
Mutineer Interview: Maximilian Riedel | Riedel's Maximilian Riedel talked to us about everything from how living in America has changed his approach to glass design to his favorite mountain in the world to ski.
A Blueprint For Wine: Napa Valley Architecture | A journey to some of the epic winery architecture in Napa Valley. With stops at the “inverted jewel box” Opus One to the pillars and columns of Darioush and a special preview of the hospitality center at Hall St. Helena that is being designed by legendary architect Frank Gehry.
Special Report: Drinking My Way Around the World | Three Sheets host Zane Lamprey opens his personal photo archives to take readers from Las Vegas to Croatia and everywhere in between. We're talking automatic weapons, black eyes, and Star Trek. Things get crazy.
Drugstore Winemaker | Chess tells his own story of leaving behind a dark life of drug dealing to pursue a career as a wine horticulturist. With illustrations by Seattle artist Hunter Lea, this piece will be unlike anything you've ever read in a wine magazine.
Special Report: 2009 American Wine Blog Awards | For the first time ever, the American Wine Blog Awards results were published in print. Check to see if any of your favorite blogs won.
Mutineer Interview: Jim Koch | Jim Koch of Sam Adams gives a no-holds-barred interview about the rise of Sam Adams, the craft beer scene and Koch's signature hangover cure.
Jones Soda: Welcome to Flavor Country | Alan Kropf infiltrates Jones Soda Co. HQ to learn more about the soda that has become an institution in the Pacific Northwest.
Sierra Nevada | JJ Bagley voyages to Chico, California to visit Sierra Nevada Brewery and it's many sustainable innovations.
Mutineer Interview: Zane Lamprey | Alan Kropf interviews the host of the popular beverage travel show "Three Sheets" while filming in Whistler, Canada.
Energyology: What's In This Stuff? | Energyologist Jeff Dorenbush takes a closer look at the ingredients in popular energy drinks. How does your favorite stack up?
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Mutineer Interview: Gary Vaynerchuk | Alan Kropf interviews the host of Wine Library TV and wine personality Gary Vaynerchuk.
Merlove: The Accidental Masterpiece | Alan Kropf interviews Merlove Director Rudy N. McClain to get the low down of this brand new film.
The Great American Beer Festival | JJ Bagley gives a full report on the massive American institution also known as the Great American Beer Festival.
2008 Wine Bloggers Conference | Alan Kropf gets the inside story at the WBC '08 - exploring the festival and interviewing the brilliant minds behind some of today's best blogs.