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CRUSH bin #074 - May 2009

TEQUILA: Beyond The Label

By Laurie Gilchrist

[Excerpt] "The last edition of the World Series drew nearly 600 participants from all over the U.S. and Canada and offered cash prizes totaling $50,000, the biggest payout for a drinking game since Richard Branson beat Bill Gates in a game of flip cup."

HONEY: Nature's Sweet Elixer

By Laurie Gilchrist

[Excerpt] "The usage of honey by mankind can be found documented in history’s oldest written documents, dating to 2100 B.C. The Sumerians, Babylonians, Hittites, and early cultures of India and Egypt all recorded the many ways honey was utilized. These included not only multiple ways to consume it, but also its medicinal benefits, substitution for currency, and even its application in the embalming process."

FEATURE: 15 Under 15

[Excerpt] "When it comes to wine, finding something you like has almost limitless possibilities. Red, white, pink, bubbles, France, California, Australia, oak, non-oak… you get the point. At CRUSH, we stick with the philosophy “If you like it, it’s good.” While not everyone will agree with the other’s definition of “good,” I think we can all concur that during times of economic slow-down, finding a good value at the wine shop is very appealing. With that thought in mind, we set about the task of compiling our list of “Favorite 15 under $15.” There is no rating system involved or mad wine-science dictating the results. We simply asked a panel of wine-loving CRUSH readers from around the Southwest Florida area for their recommendations. What you will find is an incredibly eclectic mix of juice from all over the world, with the one common thread being value. All of these wine selections can be purchased (retail) for under $15. Some are easy to find, some might require a little digging."

I WANT BEER

Incidentally, if you are looking for a great beer consider these offerings. These are Draft Magazine's 25 (1-13 shown here) "must haves" for 2008 (View Complete List)

  • Isabelle Proximus by Lost Abbey Brewing (Wood-aged beer)
  • Orchard White by The Bruery (Witbier)
  • DarkLord by Three Floyds Brewing (Russian Imperial stout)
  • Ola Dubh Special Reserve 16 by Harviestoun Brewery (Old ale)
  • Blasphemy by Weyerbacher Brewing Co. (Belgian specialty ale)
  • Hopslam by Bell’s Brewing Co. (American IPA) Special review on this beer by Sir Lucky Day
  • The Abyss, by Deschutes Brewery (Russian imperial stout)
  • XII by Firestone Walker Brewing Co. (Belgian dark strong ale)
  • Blabaer Lambik by Brasserie Cantillon (Lambic)
  • The Angel’s Share by Lost Abbey (American Barleywine)
  • Kiwanda Cream Ale by Pelican Pub and Brewery (Cream ale)
  • Tripel by Abdij Trappisten van Westmalle (Belgian tripel)
  • Pliny the Elder by Russian River Brewing Co. (imperial IPA)

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

  • Wine Region: Rhone Valley, France
  • Winery Spotlight: Cooper Burns
  • Retail Wine Selections
  • Sweet Recipes
  • The Cigar Bar's Cigar of the Month: Gurkha Cigars
  • The Songs of Tequila
  • Calendar of Events