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Bud Light Golden Wheat
wins 2010 Gold BevStar Award
Beverage World, a national trade publication, has awarded Bud Light Golden Wheat its 2010 Gold BevStar Award for large brewers. The unfiltered wheat brew with citrus and a hint of coriander was just launched last October to rave reviews and strong sales. Anheuser-Busch's Select 55 received the Bronze Award.
Signature Wines by Jack Nicklaus
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus brings his pursuit of excellence to a new world-class collections of Napa Valley wines produced by the Terlato family. Now available on a limited basis in Ohio and Florida only are the 2007 Private Reserve and 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine were unveiled at Jack's recent Memorial Tournament in Columbus.
Mt. Carmel in Cincinnati
and Dayton
Husband-wife team Mike and Kathleen Dewey launched Mt. Carmel Brewing Company five years ago when friends kept demanding Mike's home-brewed ales. The demand has grown at retail, too, so the Deweys have appointed Ohio Valley and Dayton Heidelberg's wine division to market and deliver the brand. Try the year-round Nut Brown Ale, India Pale Ale (IPA) and Blond Ale, or one of the Mt. Carmel seasonal ales. Available in both six-pack bottles and draft.
Local Events
In Toledo
Smoke on the Water
July 30-August 1
It's a whole lot of ribs, live music, food and cold beer at the annual "Ribs for the Red Cross" at Promenade Park, downtown Toledo. Enjoy Labatt Blue, Heineken or Mike's Hard Lemonade.
In Dayton
Great American Beer Tasting
July 31
Sample over 60 beers while enjoying the Dayton Dragons 5/3 Field on a Saturday afternoon (2 p.m. - 6 p.m.) Ticket includes souvenir sample glass and a chance to win a trip for two on the Bud Light Port Paradise Party Cruise.
In Columbus
The Dublin Irish Festival
August 6, 7 & 8
Enjoy seven stages of music and dance, activities for the whole family, cultural wonders and some of the best shopping, food and drink outside the Emerald Isle. Mike's Hard Lemonade is always a refreshing choice.
In Dayton
Festival of the Vine
August 14
Stroll through the "vineyards" of Lincoln Park on a leisurely Saturday afternoon and learn about wines from around the world as "cool jazz" fills the air. Stay for the 7 p.m. Fraze Pavilion concert headlined by Guitars & Saxes.
In Dayton
Summer Block Party
at the Greene
August 20 & Sept. 24
Live music, raffle prizes and cold beer - what could be better on a Friday evening? Michelob Ultra is the featured brew in August and it's Budweiser.
In Cincinnati
Cold Bud and live music every Wednesday evening on the banks of the Ohio River! Check the Web sites for dates and times.
Bud Select/Q102 Party on the River AND Party in the Park at Yeatman's Cove presented by Bud Light
In Dayton
First Fridays
Year-round
Start off every month with a bang at downtown Dayton's First Friday, a free event held from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. throughout downtown. Enjoy arts and entertainment along with good food and drink!
Mike's Hard Lemonade
named Small Company
of the Year
In competition with hundreds of small companies in the alcohol and non-alcohol beverage industry, Mike's Hard Lemonade recently won the 2010 Small Company of the Year Award by The Beverage Forum, an organization that convenes a national conference to examine the state of the industry once a year.
Taste the fruit in new
San Giulio sparklers
Ohio and Kentucky lovers of sparkling wine can now enjoy two light, slightly-sweet Italian wines from San Giulio. Named after a beautiful island near Milan, San Giulio introduces us to its Moscato D'Asti (white) and Malvasia de Castelnuovo Don Bosco (red), both bursting with rich, ripe fruit. Refreshing for summer!
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Drink more Sauvignon Blanc
Mike Monnin, CSW (Certified Specialist of Wine) Corporate Wine Educator, Cincinnati
As hot as it's been lately, I think...read more
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Sam Adams Tasting
Kathryn Oakes, Marketing Manager Anheuser-Busch InBev Division, Dayton
I recently had a chance to sample several Sam Adams beer, and here is what I found....read more