Last month, news broke out that an employee of Melvin Brewing, a Wyoming-based brewery with a cult following for its dank and drinkable IPAs, had inappropriately groped a server at a neighboring brewery near Melvin’s brewpub Bellingham, Wash.
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Heitz Cellars, Storied Napa Winery, Sells to Billionaire Investor
After three generations of family ownership, Heitz Cellars, a winery based in St. Helena in California’s Napa Valley, has been sold to billionaire investor, Gaylon M. Lawrence, Jr., the Napa Valley Register reports. Included in the sale are the Heitz winery and trademark, as well as its more than 1,000 acres of Napa Valley land, the […]
This Waffle House is Serving Beer, And We Are Losing Our Minds
While many of us have headed to Waffle House after having a few beers, lucky Atlanta residents can now enjoy a pint alongside their All Star Special. The restaurant is located inside the SunTrust Park stadium, and is the only franchise currently serving alcohol. Fans and visitors can enjoy a beer with the scaled-down menu […]
‘Breaking Bad’-Inspired Beer Is Getting Sued by ‘Breaking Bad’
Sony recently told Knee Deep Brewing to “stay out of my territory,” claiming copyright infringement on one of its most popular beers, Breaking Bud. The media company claims the brewery’s Breaking Bad-inspired beer intentionally capitalizes on the hit TV show’s fame.
Champion Multitasker Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is Launching A Tequila
Because calming giant gorillas, promoting a new UnderArmour collection and opening up about mental illness doesn’t keep him busy enough, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is launching a tequila brand. According to documents obtained by TMZ, Johnson recently filed the paperwork to secure the rights to the brand, which he will call “Mana.” The name refers […]
The Only 420 Event We Need is this Cannabis-Infused Beer Festival
420 is fast approaching, meaning stoner-friendly activities will abound on Friday, April 20. Recreational marijuana is still not legal here in New York, but one thing that caught our eye for Friday is a beer festival in Portland, Ore. featuring CBD-infused beers. The festival is called Two Flowers CBD Beer Fest, named for festival organizer, […]
Ayesha Curry to Launch Her Own Wine Label, Domaine Curry
Ayesha Curry, a Canadian-American actress, celebrity cook, cookbook author, mommy blogger, and Food Network star, has recently announced the launch of her own wine brand: Domaine Curry. The famed kitchen queen announced the news on her Instagram account on Monday. The Domaine Curry label will debut with FEMME 31 Cabernet Sauvignon, produced by Coup de Foudre, a […]
Pope Francis Declares Pappy Van Winkle ‘Very Good Bourbon’
We already dug Pope Francis for saying wine is necessary for celebration, and for ridiculing the Church for its anti-abortion and gay marriage beliefs. But thanks to Father Jim Sichko, a Kentucky priest, author, and motivational speaker, we now have another reason to love the Pope: The Pope loves Pappy. During a private event at […]
24 Adorable Mini Rosé Bottles Delivered to Your Door Will Make You Everyone’s BFF This Summer
Get your wallet out. Summer Water Societé, a wine club by Winc, has an offering this summer that’s making us blush: rosé in miniature sized bottles. The mini rosé bottles, called “droplets,” are the June delivery from Winc this summer, bringing a 24 pack of cute-’n’-compact pink wines to your doorstep. In both May and […]
