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Sierra Nevada Beer Camp “Fade to White” Stout Tapping begins January 30

29 Thursday Jan 2015

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Beer Camp, Craft Beer, growler, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

This past fall, twelve Total Wine & More store team members from eleven states traveled to Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Chico, California for a special Sierra Nevada Beer Camp. Beer Camp is an intense two-day immersion in craft beer and brewing, during which attendees select a style of beer to brew and the beer’s ingredients, and work with brewing experts in Sierra Nevada’s state-of-the-art pilot brewhouse to brew the beer.

Total Wine & More Beer Camp Team

The Total Wine & More Beer Camp Team

Working as a team, our group zeroed in on brewing a beer that would be unique, flavorful, intriguing, appealing, sellable, and memorable. Pale Stout, a.k.a. White Stout, is a nearly extinct beer style rooted in 18th and 19th century English history. Our Beer Camp version includes some modern craft brewing twists. Named Fade to White, this pale stout is golden in color with a creamy texture, displaying a rich aroma of baker’s cocoa and roast coffee, akin to a chocolate-covered espresso bean.

Fade to White measures 7.1% ABV and 43 IBUs. The grain bill comprises Two-Row pale, smoked malt, acidulated malt, wheat and oats. Aurora hops provide bittering, with Aurora, Celia, and Australian Cascade hops for finishing. Additional ingredients include star anise, coffee and cocoa powder. Fermentation was with ale yeast.

Rob Hill adding the malt

Rob Hill, adding the malt

“We’re incredibly excited to share Fade to White with our customers,” says Rob Hill, Certified Cicerone at Total Wine’s home office. Hill, who attended Beer Camp with his Total Wine colleagues, added, “Our Beer Camp experience was incredible. Sierra Nevada’s dedication to quality, process innovation, sustainability, product consistency, and all things craft beer is evident in everything they do. Beer Camp is expertly run and a great education.”

Fade to White Pale Stout is draught only and will be available for sale in growlers beginning 5:00 P.M. local time on Friday, January 30 in all of Total Wine’s 36 stores with growler stations. Check www.totalwine.com/whatsontap for store locations and growler tap listings.

Total Mixology Series: Moscow Mule Cocktail Recipe

28 Wednesday Jan 2015

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Cocktails, mixology, Vodka

Starting January 29, we’re kicking off our #TotalMixology series at select stores in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, and Washington state.

Attendees will learn how to mix classic cocktails, enjoy a sampling of tasty mixed drinks and save with the best spirit prices in town. Then you can take your new mixology skills and show them off at your next get-together with friends and family!

Learn more on our mixology cocktail event page.

Here’s a taste of what you can expect, check out our Instagram video below to learn how to make a Moscow Mule featuring Tobaritch Vodka, Ginger Beer, and lime juice.

Be sure to join us in-store for these mixology events each Thursday-Sunday through February 8 to learn other great recipes!

http://instagram.com/p/yLNiTcI64v/?modal=true

An Exclusive Bordeaux Event: Tickets Going Fast!

01 Thursday Jan 2015

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One Evening, 100 Bordeaux

Experience the unveiling of 2012 Bordeaux vintage in the U.S.

Taste more than 100 top Bordeaux wines from more than 80 producers, poured by chateau owners, winemakers and wine experts.

This rare opportunity to taste the finest wines that Bordeaux has to offer is presented in partnership with the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux. The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux, founded in 1973 by a group of Bordeaux winegrowers, comprises 133 member estates located exclusively in the most prestigious Bordeaux appellations

Experience the unveiling of the 2012 Bordeaux vintage in the U.S., at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Liv NightClub.
January 22, 2015 from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m.

Tickets: $150/person
You can purchase online: http://www.totalwine.com/bordeauxtasting

 

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