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Narragansett Beer debuts summer seasonal

 June 6, 2011

Narragansett Beer has introduced a summer seasonal for the first time.

Narragansett Summer Ale is on the shelves now in the brewery’s signature Tallboy cans, or available on draught. The light session ale, at 4.2%...

Cottrell offers summer tours, tastings and sales

 June 6, 2011

Cottrell Brewing is offering summer tours, tastings and sales for the first time since opening in 1996.

New tavern offers great beer and beer-infused dishes

 April 22, 2011

Mystic— At a recent happy hour, patrons inside the lively Shipyard Tavern at Latitude 41° were sipping their favorite Shipyard beers from personalized mugs and munching on beer-infused dishes.

Spice up your Sundays

 April 13, 2011

To spice up your Sundays, try a Pickle Mary or a B&T at Mohegan Sun Casino’s Bar Americain.

Bobby Flay’s popular restaurant at the casino is launching Sunday brunches starting this Sunday and running until...

Shipyard Tavern opens Tuesday

 April 10, 2011

Mystic— The Shipyard Tavern at Latitude 41° next to the Mystic Seaport opens Tuesday.

The Shipyard Tavern will feature Shipyard Brewing Company craft beers on tap, as well as a new tavern menu to compliment the beer...

Beer giant buys craft brewer

 March 28, 2011

Anheuser-Busch is buying Chicago’s popular craft brewery, Goose Island Brewery.

Goose Island announced the consolidation today on its website, citing the fact that demand for their beers has outgrown the capacity of the...

60-minute, 90-minute, 120-minute IPA? Not in Rhode Island.

 March 11, 2011

Dogfish Head fans in Rhode Island will have to cross the border to enjoy their favorite brews.

The brewery just announced that it is pulling out of Rhode Island, Tennessee, Indiana and Wisconsin, along with the U.K. and...

Mix this, mix that

 March 4, 2011

My husband, the chemical engineer in the family, is intrigued with the new trend in the craft beer world of mixing beers. So we went to the store, made up a mixed six-pack, and got to work. I’ll let him take it from here:

A Hoppy Valentine’s Day

 February 11, 2011

Looking for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift for the beer lover in your life?

Samuel Adams teamed up with FromYouFlowers.com to come up with a unique gift, the Samuel Adams Hoppy Valentine’s Day gift basket.

Valentine’s Day Menu: dessert

 February 11, 2011

Here is the final installment of Bobby Flay’s suggested Valentine’s Day menu, a chocolate mousse for two.

The general manager at one of Flay’s restaurants, Bar Americain at the Mohegan Sun Casino, suggests...

Valentine’s Day Menu: entrée

 February 10, 2011

Here is the second part of Bobby Flay’s suggested Valentine’s Day menu, a Spanish spiced pan-roasted chicken entrée perfect for anyone staying in for the holiday. The celebrity chef owns several restaurants including...

Valentine's Day Menu: appetizer

 February 9, 2011

If you can't get a reservation for Valentine's Day, or you don't want to splurge on an expensive meal, Bobby Flay has come to the rescue. The celebrity chef owns several restaurants including Bar Americain and Bobby's Burger Palace at Mohegan Sun.

The Connecticut Beer Trail

 February 8, 2011

Move over wine, there's a new trail in town.

State Sen. Andrew Maynard and Rep. Diana Urban have introduced a bill to establish a "Connecticut Beer Trail" in order to promote the manufacturing and sale of beer made in the...

Better than candy and cards

 February 7, 2011

North Stonington— This Valentine's Day, skip the chalky candy hearts and the cutesy cards.

To really impress, give your Valentine DARK, a port-style wine from the local Jonathan Edwards Winery.

A blend of...

Jennifer McDermott picked out many bottles of fine wine in Napa, and a husband. The daring duo loves discovering unique beverages so join in their adventures as they explore the beer and wine scene here.

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