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In this month’s brewery spotlight, we’re checking out 10 Barrel Brewing which was founded in 2006 by three natives of Bend, Oregon. Since then, they’ve expanded their operation with pubs open in Boise, Portland, Denver, and San Diego—but they’ve kept things tightknit, with the ‘team’ feeling more like an extended family of beer-loving adventurers.Thirsty for craft beer? Check out what we’ve got for sale at the Liquor Barn online store.16 BarrelsBilled as an American Strong Ale, this beer pours w …

If you’re not particularly immersed in Jewish culture, you might have heard of kosher wine but always wondered what exactly it is. Most people’s first question is, “Well, does it taste any different?” The answer here is that good wine is good wine, kosher or otherwise. The exception here is mevushal wines - but more on that later.If you're feeling tempted, we’ve got plenty of great kosher wines in our online store that you should check out.Following the RulesSo, if it doesn’t taste magically dif …

Pinot Noir is a wine that most people don’t fully understand but reflexively order when it’s on the menu because it seems sophisticated. And you should, because it’s indeed a great wine with a romantic charm and a cult-like following.Young Pinot Noir wines tend to have red fruit flavors, with hints of cherries, raspberries, and strawberries all present. Aged Pinot Noirs, on the other hand, tend to develop more vegetal and ‘barnyard’ aromas with more complex flavor profiles.We sell a great select …

Tailgate parties: a sacred American tradition for which we should all be proud. It also happens to be one of the best things to do with friends on Thanksgiving—after all, you need something to look forward to before the awkward dinner with the in-laws.The trick to a successful Thanksgiving tailgate party is to pick some reliable, tasty beers that aren’t going to knock you on you ass—and that’s what we’re here to help you with. Find these beers and more great tailgating drinks at Liquor Barn. Sam …

Who doesn’t love to let their culinary creative juices flow after a few to drink? Risks suddenly seem worth taking and everything tends to be a lot less hassle. And, why not make things really interesting by preparing a few recipes that involve booze themselves and inviting some friends over to taste your creations.If that sounds like fun, we’ve got a few delicious things you can cook up.Beer BreadBeer and carbs—two of humanity’s finer inventions—brought together in a tasty snack that’s sure to …