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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.
Local Events
In Columbus
Columbus Food & Wine Affair
September 24, 2010
Don't miss the Grand Tasting at beautiful Frank Park Conservatory with new restaurants, artists, world-class wines and chef demonstrations. Benefiting Columbus-area charities and the Central Ohio Restaurant Association Foundation.
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 Columbus
Columbus Oktoberfest
September 24-26, 2010
Famous potato pancakes, sauerkraut balls, bratwurst, jumbo cream puffs and more from Schmidt's German menu . . . is your mouth watering yet? Oh yes, and Bier Gartens! The Columbus Oktoberfest is conveniently located at Ohio Expo Center & State FairGrounds.
In Cleveland
Cleveland Beer Week
October 15-23
Choose from hundreds of events and activities at local restaurants, pubs and grocers during the second annual Cleveland Beer Week! New this year: ALES ON RAILS Friday, October 22 on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad with beer experts throughout the train.
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!
Heidelblog
Wine Blog
Drink more Sauvignon Blanc
Mike Monnin, CSW (Certified Specialist of Wine) Corporate Wine Educator, Cincinnati
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Beer Blog
21st Amendment Hell or Highwatermelon
Kathryn Oakes, Marketing Manager Anheuser-Busch InBev Division, Dayton
Take a tour to the 21st Amendment Brewery...read more