The Blog on Ponce

Holiday shopping can be completely exhilarating or exhausting. What do you get the neighbor who gets your mail when you’re out of town? How about the hosts and hostesses at the five holiday parties you’re going to in the next two weeks? And then there’s your beau’s dad.

Mulled wine is one of our favorites over the holidays. It's the term for red wine infused with spices and served warm. Some folks like to add vodka, others brandy. Mulled wine is actually an example of how heap wine can really shine with the help of friends like cinnamon, cloves, and orange skins.

The world-favorite German fall festival is already underway in Munich this year. As for the Americans, we continue to celebrate Oktoberfest in major cities from coast to coast until the end of the month!

So, what does session beer mean? How is it defined? You guessed it – the answer is debatable. Let's talk about what it's not, what folks agree and disagree on, and where we think the name came from.

Have you heard of gravity? Not the kind that keeps your beer from floating off into the oblivion. We’re talking about beer gravity. We’ll discuss what it means and why you should care.

It’s that time of year. Backyard barbeques, pool days, and family vacations fill the calendar. Everyone’s trying to beat the heat, stay refreshed, and savor the summer. All of this is much easier with a beer in hand, so we’re giving you our tips on picking the best summer beer.

Is everyone you know drinking hazy beer? Let's dissect the haze craze. By now you're probably well aware of India pale ales (IPAs), the hoppy beer style that exploded in the craft beer scene circa 2010. Now there's a new, hazy IPA star – best known as the New England IPA. These IPAs have been around for years, but their distribution has broadened significantly in the last year.

Discover why this Portuguese varietal is so popular with summer wine-lovers.

Ever wondered how you could reduce your environmental impact and still pack your fridge with the best craft beers around? At the Tap, we've got you covered. Our growlers and crowlers can be reused endlessly and never become waste in a landfill.