Yesterday, I mentioned the Black Velvet cocktail – now I notice that it came up in The New York Times recently, as well. Apparently it’s the anchor of the cocktail menu at James, a new restaurant in Brooklyn:
This is an old drink. Traditionally a 50-5…
It’s too hot outside.
I think I’ll just stay inside
And have a few beers.
Written by Dave Undis.
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A Sour Ale brewed by
Brouwerij Van Steenberge
Ertvelde, Belgium
ABV: 5.5%
Purchased this one under the label Monk’s Cafe. Pours a dark ruby color with…
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