posted on 14 June 2009 by maggie
Dan & Jeff will unleash the secrets behind regional craft beers, in this special tasting series held in conjunction with Citysearch Boston. Hops away!
Can what you drink be part of the sustainable continuum? Absolutely! Discover, sample and discuss a locally crafted beer, wine or spirit at these special tastings, held every other Tuesday at Downtown.
RSVP to reserve your spot; spaces are limited to 20 for maximal boozeducation.
Tues. 6/16/09 7-8PM
Tags: craft beer, hops, local, new england, regional
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posted on 8 June 2009 by maggie
Coming up on 10 years of distribution in the US, Magners Cider defines the category for imported hard cider. Served on draft over ice, or sipped out of the varying bottle sizes, Ireland’s best is sure to please in any scenario. If you haven’t given cider a shot yet, come in and try some! We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Thurs. 6/11/09 5-7 PM
Tags: beer tasting, cider, ireland, magners
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posted on 28 May 2009 by maggie
Tortoise Creek Wines Friday, 6/5/09 6-8 PM
Tortoise Creek’s wines epitomize the value-oriented wine making of their home: the Languedoc, Southern France’s laid-back answer to Bordelais stodginess.
David Butanis from Boston Wines will be pouring a variety of Tortoise Creek offerings. At around $12 a bottle, these wines are already killer values, but during the tasting a case purchase of Tortoise Creek wines comes with a 20% discount.
Narragansett Beer Friday, 6/5/09 5-7 PM
Rhode Island’s’ finest, Narragansett Beer, will be here for you to sample the ‘Gansett goodness on Friday. Come try the living legend, and see why this stuff has such a loyal and dedicated following, from old geysers to hipsters alike. Snag yourself a 6 pack to take home and we may even throw in a tie for good measure.
Tags: beer, beer tasting, boston wines, california, massachusetts, narragansett, tortoise creek, wine, wine tasting
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posted on 27 May 2009 by maggie
Emeri de Bertoli Thursday, 6/4/09 6-8 PM
Stop by Downtown Wine & Spirits this Thursday, June 4 to taste three new sparkling wines by South Eastern Australia’s de Bortoli winery. Handsome Kurt Gunkel from Masciarelli will be pouring the Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc, Pink Moscato, and Moscato. These are awesome wines that are self-proclaimed “one glass is the perfect reason to have another”!
Mercury Brewing Co. Thursday, 6/4/09 5-7 PM
Also happening on Thursday, we’ve got some local brews in store for your sampling pleasures. Stone Cat Wheat Beer, a Hefeweizen, as well as a variety of Ipswitch Ales will be poured in the early evening. Taste through some of Massachusetts’ finest and find your self a solid 6 pack to take home with you.
Tags: Australia, ipswitch, Masciarelli, massachusetts, moscato, sauvignon blanc, sparkling, stone cat
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