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Aug 01

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A Toast to IPA Day – Ten Hoppy Facts

This is by far my favorite holiday of all time. No matter the season, there is an IPA for any day of the year, and I’m drinking it.

One of the most popular styles of beer, the IPA or India Pale Ale is a hoppy style pale ale that comes in many different varieties. Once known to only have high ABVs, IPAs now range from about 4% all the way up to 12% for alcohol by volume. From a session IPA to the Triple IPA, the vast production of this beer lends itself to just about any craft beer lover. This summer my favorite IPAs to drink have been the Slightly Mighty by Dogfish, my go-to Founders All Day IPA, and Other Half Forever Ever.

Jul 23

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Top 5 Tequila Drinks – National Tequila Day

Wednesday, July 24^th, 2019

Happy Tequila Day!

One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor! Enjoy this national holiday with some refreshing tequila cocktails concocted with fresh ingredients instead of that awful margarita mix. Because, you’re better than that! My favorite? The Jalapeño Pineapple Margarita – the perfect amount of sweet and spicy! Here are my top 5 favorites. Enjoy!

Jul 19

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Game of Thrones Brunch

Saturday July 20th & Sunday July 21st
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 North 3rd Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211

The Radegast Hall & Biergarten will be hosting a Game of Thrones Brunch this weekend – An immersive medieval banquet where you can eat alongside knights, wenches, lords and lasses. There will be a brunch buffet as well as an open bar. The open bar consists of 2 hour unlimited beer, wine, Mimosas, and Bloody Marys. There is also a dinner package serving a buffet dinner and the option to purchase an alcohol package that consists of beer, wine, and one cocktail. Although, it’s not required, you should definitely show up in your best medieval costume. There will be music, dancing, and a lot of ale drinking.

Jul 19

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Daiquiri Day!

July 19th, 2019

It’s National Daiquiri Day!

If you have been smashing Daiquiris at your local beach bar, you are probably used to the popular frozen cocktail mixed with limeades, sweeteners, and other mixers. A refreshing cocktail, packed with sugar that is NOT a true Daiquiri. The Classic Daiquiri is actually a simple rum-based cocktail that has been altered in so many ways over the past years that most people don’t even know what the true recipe actually contains – rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.

Jul 18

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Corona Refresca – My Favorite Poolside Beverage

The Corona Refresca has been a game changer for me this summer because no matter where I go, it’s all I ask for! I typically lean towards Session IPAs or WitBiers, but this summer, the Refresca is my drink of choice. You can pick them up in any liquor store and also at the bar!

Jul 17

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Pinknic

July 19^th & 20^th, Randall’s Island Park, NY

Pinknic is a two-day summer tradition that brings thousands of people dressed in pink and white to eat, drink, and dance the day away in Randall’s Island Park. There will be two stages at Pinknic this year featuring world renowned DJs and bands, lots of wine, (especially the crowd favorite Rosé) complemented by delicious food prepared by local artisan chefs, and cocktails and cider!