At Drink Me we always like to unearth the upside of things. Case in point: this past summer in Japan (2018) was unbearably hot, but there was a valuable upside to that sweltering fact. In a mission to stay cool, we were even more motivated to try out the country’s …

  Skip the “I’m-too-stuffed” feeling this year by pairing your turkey and mashed potatoes with lighter, crisper and more aromatic craft beer from Japan. This year, Japanese Craft Beer invites you to pair your favorite carb-heavy holiday dishes with a lighter, craftier and more balanced type of beer that won’t …

Get your bottle openers out for a sensory trip to the Land of the Rising Sun this fall as Japanese Craft Beer launches its first marketing and visibility campaign in the US. With “Drink in a New Language,” the industry association of 23 craft beer producers invites Americans to discover …

To gain more visibility and influence, 23 Japanese craft breweries have banded together to form “Japanese Craft Beer,” an industry association devoted to increasing awareness and promotion of Japanese craft beer in the U.S. Japanese craft beer does not fit a single archetype, which is part of what makes the …

It’s true. Beer goes down easier than wine or spirits, for most people. Then why shouldn’t it be the obvious choice for your holiday dinner? Pairing food and beer is no longer taboo, and it’s more than respectable to serve beer with your holiday spread in lieu of other alcohol …

The term Japanophile goes as far back the late 18th century. The West’s fixation with Japan was perpetuated, and even fueled, during the early 20th century by English economist and sociologist, Beatrice Webb, who stated Japan was the “rising star of human self-control and enlightenment”. It was Webb who coined …

Ultimate Wine Selection That Covers All Holiday Pairings Holiday meals traditionally feature a wide range of flavors being brought to a modern table. That means hosts must choose wisely when it comes to finding the perfect wine for pairing. Combining the best of Rioja tradition and innovative winemaking, Bodegas LAN’s …

I’ve been writing for alcohol publications for over two decades, now. One of my findings is: if it tastes great, and works well, I love it. My Drink Bomb does exactly that. I’m not sure if it’s because it comes in solid form and dissolves when placed in liquid that …

When magazines write about wines for holidays, it makes us over here at Drink Me beg the question: which holidays exactly? The crazy running around holidays? The endless papercuts from wrapping unshapely gifts holidays? The celebrate with work friends holidays? Or the sit at home and watch movies with the …

What kind of whisky drinker are you? Whichever kind you are, Texas-based Balcones Distillery probably has a bottle for you. With more than a dozen highly-varied expressions in its portfolio this distillery, founded in 2008, comprises independent minds and passions from a team of industry pros who set out to …

Do you remember as a child saying “But why?” and “Why do I have to?” Sometimes your inquiry was met with a sensible response like “Because if you don’t sleep, you won’t be able to get up for school in the morning.” Other times however, and far too often perhaps, …

Heaven’s Door Spirits, created in partnership with Nobel Laureate and cultural icon Bob Dylan, launches its 10 Year Tennessee Straight Bourbon. Heaven’s Door 10 Year Tennessee Straight Bourbon is mellowed using charcoal columns made from Tennessee sugar maple trees, a method traditionally known as the “Lincoln County Process.” The low …

The Labatt Brew House, Labatt’s first innovation brewery in the U.S., will open November 17th with the task of creating new beers for the beloved import brand. Labatt Blue was first introduced to the U.S. market in 1951 and soon became the top-selling Canadian import beer. “The Labatt Brew House …