Blue Moon

Heinken

Peroni

Yuengling

Miller Lite

Michelob Ultra

Charles & Charles Post NO. 35, Red Blend, Benton City, Washington, Catena Vista Flores, Mendoza, Argentina (Malbec)

ALTERNATIVE REDS

Hess select, Monterey, California, Carmel Road Winery, Monterey, California, La Crema, Sonoma, California

CHARDONNAY

Seven Falls, Wahluke Slope, Washington, Charles Krug, Napa Valley, California, Emmolo, Napa Valley, California

MERLOT

A to Z Wineworks, Oregon, Hahn S.L.H., Santa Lucia Highlands, California, Belle Glos 'Las Alturas', Santa Lucia Highlands, California

PINOT NOIR

William Hill Estate Winery, Central Coast California, J. Lohr 'Seven Oaks', Central Coast, California, Louis M. Martini, Sonoma, California

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Salted Carmel Cheesecake

Chocolate Bottom Crème Brûlée

Carrot Cake

Tiramisu

Chocolate Toffee Mousse

White Chocolate Bread Pudding

Chicken Parma-Style

Chocolate Chip Cannoli

A white mild flakey fish topped with shrimp and crabmeat in a brown butter white wine lemon sauce

Pan-Seared Unicorn

in a tomato sauce with sun dried tomatoes, spinach, and topped with fresh mozzarella and pesto

Homemade Sausage Rigatoni

in a lemon butter, pesto, caramelized onions & pinot grigio sauce

Shrimp & Scallop Genoese

Veal Picatta

7oz. Filet

Start by chilling a cocktail glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and letting it sit while you prepare the drink.

Prepare the Glass

In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of blue curacao, 0.5 oz of lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.

Mix the Ingredients

Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the top. This will help chill and dilute the drink as you shake it.

Add Ice

Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds. You want the mixture to be well chilled and combined.

Shake the Cocktail

Discard the ice water from the chilled cocktail glass. Using a strainer, pour the cocktail mixture into the glass.

Strain into Glass

Finish the drink by twisting a lemon peel over the cocktail to release its oils, then place it in the glass as a garnish. Serve immediately.

Garnish and Serve

Blue Curacao

Lemon Juice

Simple Syrup

Ice Cubes

Lemon Twist (for garnish)

Place the bottle of Heineken Lager Beer in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to ensure it is properly chilled.

Chill the Beer

Take a clean glass and fill it with ice cubes to keep the beer cold while drinking.

Open the bottle of Heineken Lager Beer using a bottle opener. Pour the beer slowly into the glass over the ice, allowing for a small amount of foam to form on top.

Serve the Beer

Add a lemon wedge to the rim of the glass for an extra touch of flavor.

Garnish

Heineken Lager Beer

Lemon Wedge

Place the Peroni Lager Beer in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to ensure it is perfectly chilled.

Take a tall beer glass and fill it with ice cubes. This will keep the beer cold while drinking.

Cut the fresh lemon in half and squeeze the juice from one half into the glass over the ice. Reserve the other half for garnish.

Squeeze the Lemon

Slowly pour the chilled Peroni Lager Beer over the ice and lemon juice in the glass, filling it to the top.

Pour the Beer

Take the reserved half of the lemon and place it on the rim of the glass as a garnish.

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Peroni drink!

Serve

Peroni Lager Beer

Fresh Lemon

Start by heating 200 ml of water in a brewing kettle until it reaches about 70°C.

Prepare the Water

Add 50 g of malted barley to the heated water, stirring gently to combine. Let it steep for about 30 minutes.

Malt the Barley

After steeping, add 30 g of corn to the mixture. Stir well and maintain the temperature for another 15 minutes.

Add Corn

Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and add 5 g of hop pellets. Boil for 60 minutes.

Boil the Mixture

During the last 10 minutes of boiling, add 10 g of caramel malt and 3 g of cascade hops to enhance flavor.

Add Flavoring

Once boiling is complete, cool the mixture quickly using an immersion chiller or an ice bath.

Cool the Mixture

Transfer the cooled mixture to a fermentation vessel and add 1 tablespoon of yeast. Seal the vessel with an airlock.

Add Yeast

Allow the mixture to ferment at room temperature for about 7-14 days, or until fermentation is complete.

Ferment

Once fermentation is complete, bottle the beer using sanitized bottles and caps. Allow it to carbonate for 1-2 weeks.

Bottle the Beer

After carbonation, chill the bottles and enjoy your homemade Yuengling beer!

Enjoy

Water

Malted Barley

Hop Pellets

Corn

Yeast

Caramel Malt

Cascade Hops

In a large mash tun, combine the barley malt and corn with 20 liters of water. Heat the mixture to 65°C (149°F) and maintain this temperature for 60 minutes to allow the enzymes to convert starches into sugars.

Mashing the Grains

After mashing, transfer the mash to a lauter tun to separate the liquid wort from the solid grain. Rinse the grains with additional hot water to extract as much sugar as possible. Collect the wort for boiling.

Lautering

Bring the collected wort to a boil in a brew kettle. Once boiling, add the hops and continue to boil for 60 minutes. This process will add bitterness and flavor to the beer.

Boiling the Wort

After boiling, use a wort chiller to cool the wort quickly to around 20°C (68°F). This step is crucial to prevent any unwanted bacteria from contaminating the beer.

Cooling the Wort

Transfer the cooled wort to a fermentation vessel and pitch the yeast. Seal the vessel and allow it to ferment at around 18-22°C (64-72°F) for 1-2 weeks, or until fermentation is complete.

Fermentation

Once fermentation is complete, siphon the beer into clean bottles or kegs, leaving sediment behind. Allow the beer to condition for an additional 1-2 weeks to develop carbonation and flavors.

Conditioning

After conditioning, chill the beer and serve it cold. Enjoy your homemade Miller Lite with friends!

Enjoying Your Miller Lite

Barley Malt

Hops

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add 1 cup of malted barley and 0.5 cup of corn. Stir the mixture well and let it steep for about 30 minutes at a temperature between 150°F to 160°F (65°C to 71°C).

Step 1: Prepare the Mash

After steeping, strain the liquid into another pot, leaving the solids behind. Bring the strained liquid to a boil again and add 0.1 cup of hops. Boil for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2: Boil the Mixture

Once the boiling time is complete, remove the pot from heat and cool the wort (unfermented beer) quickly using an immersion chiller or by placing the pot in an ice bath. Aim to cool it down to about 70°F (21°C).

Step 3: Cool the Wort

Transfer the cooled wort into a fermentation vessel. Add 0.25 cup of yeast and stir gently to combine. Seal the vessel with an airlock and let it ferment for 1 to 2 weeks at a stable temperature of around 68°F (20°C).

Step 4: Fermentation

After fermentation is complete, prepare bottles by sanitizing them. In a separate container, dissolve 0.5 cup of priming sugar in a small amount of water and add it to the beer. Bottle the beer, leaving some space at the top, and cap securely.

Step 5: Bottling

Store the bottled beer at room temperature for another 1 to 2 weeks to allow carbonation to develop. After this period, refrigerate the bottles before serving.

Step 6: Carbonation

Chill the beer in the refrigerator before serving. Pour into a glass and enjoy your homemade Michelob Ultra!

Step 7: Serve

Priming Sugar

Place both bottles of wine in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor and aroma.

Chill the Wines

Season the ribeye steaks with salt and pepper to taste. Let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling.

Prepare the Ribeye Steak

Preheat your grill to high heat. Grill the steaks for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is achieved.

Grill the Steaks

Boil peeled potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with roasted garlic, butter, cream, salt, and pepper to taste.

Make the Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add trimmed green beans and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper.

Sauté the Green Beans

Break the dark chocolate into pieces and serve on a platter to enjoy alongside the wines.

Prepare the Dark Chocolate

Charles & Charles Post NO. 35 Red Blend

Catena Vista Flores Malbec

Grilled Ribeye Steak

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Sautéed Green Beans

Dark Chocolate (70% cocoa or more)

Place the bottles of Hess Select, Carmel Road, and La Crema Chardonnay in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to ensure they are at the ideal temperature of 45-50°F.

Select appropriate wine glasses for serving Chardonnay. A standard white wine glass will enhance the flavors and aromas. Rinse them with cold water before serving.

Prepare the Glasses

Once the wines are chilled, open each bottle and carefully pour about 5 ounces (150 ml) of each Chardonnay into the glasses, filling them to about one-third full to allow for proper aeration.

Pour the Wine

Gather your guests and enjoy the tasting of the three Chardonnays side by side. Discuss the differences in aroma, flavor, and finish among the Hess Select, Carmel Road, and La Crema Chardonnays.

Enjoy the Tasting

Hess Select Chardonnay

Carmel Road Winery Chardonnay

La Crema Chardonnay

Place each bottle of Merlot in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to chill before serving.

Chill the Wine

Choose appropriate wine glasses and ensure they are clean and dry. You may also want to pre-warm the glasses by rinsing them with warm water and then drying them.

Prepare Wine Glasses

Carefully open each bottle of Merlot using a corkscrew. Ensure the cork is removed cleanly to avoid any cork pieces in the wine.

Open the Bottles

Pour each Merlot into the glasses, filling them to about one-third full to allow for aeration.

Begin with the Seven Falls Merlot, noting its flavor profile, then proceed with the Wahluke Slope, followed by Charles Krug, and finish with Emmolo. Take time to appreciate the aroma and taste of each wine.

Taste and Enjoy

Seven Falls Merlot

Wahluke Slope Merlot

Charles Krug Merlot

Emmolo Merlot

Prior to serving, make sure each bottle of Pinot Noir is properly chilled. Place the bottles in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or in an ice bucket with ice and water for 15 minutes.

Select appropriate wine glasses designed for red wines. Make sure they are clean and dry. You may want to use larger bowl-shaped glasses to enhance the aroma.

Prepare Glassware

Open each bottle of Pinot Noir and gently pour approximately 5 ounces into each glass, allowing enough space to swirl the wine without spilling.

Invite your guests to savor the wine. Encourage them to take a moment to smell the aromas before taking a sip, and enjoy the flavors that each wine offers.

Savor the Wine

Pinot Noir from A to Z Wineworks

Pinot Noir from Hahn S.L.H.

Pinot Noir from Belle Glos 'Las Alturas'

Choose one or more of the Cabernet Sauvignon bottles: William Hill Estate, J. Lohr 'Seven Oaks', or Louis M. Martini. Each offers unique flavor profiles that complement a variety of dishes.

Select Your Wine

Season the steak with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the steak for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Let it rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.

Prepare the Grilled Steak

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Chop seasonal vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots into bite-sized pieces. Toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.

Roast the Vegetables

Crumbly blue cheese pairs beautifully with Cabernet Sauvignon. Serve alongside the grilled steak or as a topping on the steak.

Serve with Blue Cheese

For dessert, serve a small piece of dark chocolate with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. The rich flavors of the chocolate enhance the wine's notes.

Finish with Dark Chocolate

William Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

J. Lohr 'Seven Oaks' Cabernet Sauvignon

Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon

Grilled Steak

Roasted Vegetables

Blue Cheese

Dark Chocolate

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Place the filled cheesecake in a water bath for baking.

Prepare for Baking

Bake the cheesecake for 60-70 minutes or until the center is slightly jiggly but set.

Bake Cheesecake

Turn off the oven and crack the door, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.

Cool in Oven

Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.