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What does "micro brewed" beer mean?
These are specialty beers with more flavor than the mass-produced type. They are made in very small quantities and only available in the local town where they are brewed. They are all-natural and contain no additives or preservatives.

How should I store the beer?
We recommend refrigerating the beer once you receive it to preserve optimal freshness. If refrigerated, the shelf life is 8 to 12 months. If you do not refrigerate the beer, the shelf life is 4 to 6 months. Always store beer in a cool, dark place away from light.

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Serving Microbrewed Beer:
Pour beer into a room temperature glass-Do not drink out of the bottle.  The carbonation of the beer will not be releases properly and you wont get the frothy head to savor and admire. Do not chill the glass.



What Types of Beer are served in Great Britain?

Pilsner or Lager-Usually on tap and are the lightest of beers.  The brands are Foster's and Kronenburg.

Ale- Not quite as light.. A couple of brands are John Courage Best Bitter and Theakkston's Cook Cask.

Porter-A Dark Beer.  A couple of  brands are Fuller's Lemon Porter and  Sam Smith's Taddy Porter.

Stout- The Darkest of British Beers.  A couple brands are Guinness  and Beamish. 

Lager Top- This is a lager beer with a splash of lemonade!

Lager and Lime- A Lager with a shot of lime juice.



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Cabernet Sauvignon
Pronounced cab-air-nay-SOH-vin-yon



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Sherry is a wine which has been fortified with Brandy. Thre are three types of Sherries: Dry, Medium and Sweet. You can serve dry sherries over ice.
Sherry is usually served straight.


Red wine should be served at room
temperature 62 Degrees..This is why
we use wine cellars, since an average room in a home is never 62 degrees!

The rule of serving wine at room temperature came about before the modern heating system or air conditioning.  100 years ago, 62 degrees was the average room temperature in a home in the winter, if not a bit cooler.




Easy Home Entertaining

Keep your party simple yet chic with these hostess hints

(Family Features) - Hosting get-togethers at home can often be stressful with all of the elements to consider - the invitation, the decor, and most importantly, the food and beverages. Planning the perfect party can overwhelm even the most seasoned hostess, but there are easy solutions for making your event memorable without becoming inundated. Jen Isham, entertaining expert and finalist on "The Next Food Network Star," offers her suggestions for hosting a hassle-free social gathering.

  • Chances are that your guests won't recall the design of your invitations or the color of your cocktail napkins, so use an eco-friendly electronic invitation with an appropriate theme and stick with matching monochrome plates and flatware. That leaves you time to focus on the factors that will stick in their minds most - the cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.


  • If you're not exactly a master mixologist but still want to wow your guests with drinks, try serving Godiva Liqueur on the rocks. Isham notes, "This simple drink can be pre-poured before guests arrive so that they have a beverage in hand within minutes of arriving. Try chilling the bottle beforehand, then just add ice when they enter the party." Your visitors will undoubtedly be grateful for the warm (or cool) welcome.
  • Once guests have arrived and mingling has commenced, you'll have a bit of time to use your creativity behind the bar. Your arrival drink can easily become the beverage du jour with some festive garnishes.

    "Try using melted chocolate or different colored sugars to rim glasses of Godiva Liqueur over ice," suggests Isham.


    • Moisten the rim of the glass and fill a shallow bowl or plate with your garnish of choice.
    • Hold the glass sideways and dab the rim into the garnish while slowly turning so that only the outer edge is covered.
    • Then simply add ice, using tongs, and pour Godiva Liqueur into the glass for a tempting and festive drink!

    Consider stocking up on all varieties so your guests can have their pick of Chocolate, White Chocolate, Mocha and Caramel flavors. For those who are looking to go above and beyond in delivering the perfect cocktail presentation, use different forms of ice and glassware to provide variety.

    When it comes to planning party food, the trick is to keep it simple.





  • No-cook appetizers are a perfect no-fuss option for entertaining, which leaves more time for socializing with guests. Isham says, "Assorted nuts, cheeses, olives and preserved fruits in silver or gold bowls make for a lovely and chic appetizer spread with no time wasted slaving away in the kitchen." For an upscale hors d'oeuvre that still saves time, try Isham's Bruschetta Bar with Toppings Trio recipes.
  • Rather than serving buffet-style in your dining room, Isham suggests utilizing all areas of the house with food and beverage stations. This will lead to your guests mingling and moving about so no one has the chance to be a wallflower.
  • Another way to encourage guests to get to know each other is to organize carpools according to neighborhood. This not only will forge new friendships but also promotes having designated drivers so everyone will get home safely.
  • It is, in fact, possible to entertain with ease and still keep it chic - just remember to focus your energy and creativity where it matters and keep the rest simple.


    Bruschetta Bar with Toppings Trio By Jen Isham
    Toast slices of baguette in the oven. Toppings can be added to bruschetta before serving or can be displayed in bowls for guests to top themselves.


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    Kalamata Tapenade Topping Recipe

    Ingredients

    1 jar kalamata olives (drained and pitted)
  • 1 jar capers (drained)
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 3 anchovies
  • Preparation

    1. Blend to a rough paste.
    2. Top toasted baguette slices with mixture and serve on decorative plate.





    Herbed Mushroom Topping Recipe


    Ingredients

    • 1/2 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 cups sliced mushrooms (any variety will work, mix varieties if you choose)
    • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
    • 1 small shallot, chopped
    • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
    • Crumbled goat cheese
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Preparation

    1. Heat butter and olive oil in sauté pan and sear sliced mushroom, garlic, shallots and thyme sprigs until browned on each side.
    2. Top toasted baguette slices with warm mushrooms and crumble goat cheese on top.




    Balsamic Red Onion Topping Recipe


    Ingredients
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 red onions, sliced thinly
    • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • Coarse black pepper

    Preparation
    1. Heat olive oil in sauté pan and cook onions down over medium high heat until soft.
    2. Turn down heat to medium, add balsamic vinegar and sugar.
    3. Stir constantly until vinegar is thickened.
    4. Top toasted baguettes with onion mixture and garnish with coarse ground black pepper.


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