-
How to Taste (and Drink) Beer
Read more: How to Taste (and Drink) BeerTasting beer is about much more than a simple “open up and swallow.” In order to fully understand and enjoy the beer you’re tasting (and drinking), there are a number of simple strategies to employ, as well as some general tips and tricks for getting the most out of your brew.
-
Raise a Glass 22nd February For Margarita Day: The Ultimate Guide to Margaritas and Agave Spirits
Read more: Raise a Glass 22nd February For Margarita Day: The Ultimate Guide to Margaritas and Agave SpiritsNational Margarita Day, celebrated on February 22nd, honors the beloved cocktail known for its refreshing taste and versatility. While its exact origins are debated, it is commonly believed to have been created in the 1930s or 1940s, with stories attributed to figures like Carlos “Danny” Herrera and Margarita Sames. The classic Margarita, a blend of…
-
Amaretto: What To Know
Amaretto is an Italian sweet liqueur that is used in classic cocktails and desserts. What Is Amaretto Liqueur? Amaretto is an Italian liqueur made from apricot kernels, which impart a distinct bitter almond flavour to the liquor. It gets its name from the Italian word for “bitter,” amaro. Brown sugar’s sweeter notes balance out the…
-
Chardonnay: What To Know
Chardonnay is the world’s most popular white wine. The green-skinned grape originated in Burgundy, France, but is now grown in almost every major wine region around the world, from Chile to New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. The chardonnay grape is a winemaker’s dream to work with because it is strong, easy to grow, and…
-
Amaro Bitters: What To Know
Amaro is a herbal liqueur from Italy that is both complex on the nose and easy to drink. It is a great way to finish a meal. Amaro offers a glimpse into the infinite flavour combinations of the botanical world, with notes ranging from biting menthol to fragrant cardamom, citrusy orange peel to woodsy chamomile.…
-
Liqueur: What To Know
Liqueurs are distilled spirits with flavourings like fruits, herbs, and spices. These sweet alcoholic beverages can be used to make cocktails or served on their own as aperitifs or digestifs. What Is Liqueur? Liqueurs are sweet, heavy drinks with complex flavours. At a distillery, liqueurs are made by adding fruits, sugar, cream, spices, herbs, nuts,…
-
Tannins in Wine: What To Know
If you’re new to the wine world, you may be unfamiliar with one of the most commonly used terms: tannins. Tannins are essential components of what makes wine special and distinct—what makes wine taste like wine—and understanding and appreciating wine requires knowledge of them. Tannins are one of the least understood and most difficult aspects…
-
Rosé Wine: What To Know
Rosé has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, thanks to its trendy millennial pink hue and recent rebranding as a day drinking staple. Despite the fact that this pink wine has become the go-to summertime drink for social media influencers, it is one of the oldest types of wines ever made. What Is…
TheCru.ie 