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Zach Blair of the Whiteface Lodge Talks Bespoke Cocktails and More

If I am being honest, I had no idea what a bespoke cocktail was the first time that I met the renowned mixologist Zachary Blair. I usually drink beer or bourbon, straight. However, despite my shortcomings, I had heard of the head bartender of the Kanu Lounge at the Whiteface Lodge who has made quite a name for himself in the cocktail world with his creative cocktail concoctions. Bespoke, or made to order, means that there is no standard cocktail to speak of on the menu at Kanu. Zach simply asks you a few questions and then magically stirs (or shakes)...

Our Favorite Après Ski Beers in the West

When it comes to après ski, it has been well documented here on this blog that there is no other choice but an ice cold beer. Yeah, I like whiskey and an Old Fashioned does go a long way towards warming your heart on a cold day. However, there is something about a beer that just does a body good when the lifts stop spinning. It's tasty, refreshing and there is an abundance of really good ones across the country to choose from. That's why we break our top ten après ski beers list into East and West and, more importantly,...

Vermont Distiller and Brewer Combine to Produce New Malt Whiskey

Mad River Distillers To Release Second Edition of Hopscotch Vermont Single Malt Whiskey It is common knowledge that many skiers and riders like to carry a flask of their favorite spirit with them in the hopes that a swig will warm the heart on a cold winter's day. So much so that I recently saw a newly released product on Kickstarter called Whiski Poles where your ski pole actually doubles as a flask. I mean, why wait until après ski if you don't have to? This ingenious and efficient item is a must for any whiskey drinking skier this holiday season...

New Belgium Brewing Group Acquires San Francisco’s Magnolia Brewing Company

Press Release Elysian Founder Dick Cantwell is Back in the Brewing Biz, and Belgium’s Oud Beersel Plans to Help Establish World’s First Dedicated Lambic Blendery Outside Belgium (SAN FRANCISCO/FORT COLLINS) A group led by New Belgium Brewing Company has entered into an agreement to purchase the assets of San Francisco’s iconic Magnolia Brewing as part of a bankruptcy proceeding. The newly-formed partnership will be a majority-owned subsidiary of New Belgium, with Elysian Founder Dick Cantwell and Belgian lambic producer Oud Beersel as minority partners. The partnership will continue to operate both Magnolia locations with existing staff and brands. Cantwell will head...

Lawrence Beer Company Set to Host an Epic Grand Opening

It's All About the Community for Ska Brewing Last winter someone asked me what I enjoy most about my life in the ski media, to which I responded, "I love being outdoors hanging with fun, happy people all day long and then doing it all over the next day." Seriously, no one is ever angry when they are skiing or, more importantly, at après ski. It's all about being a part of a community who enjoys having fun during the winter months when others are stuck indoors. Community is what brings people together, that and a few good beers to...

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