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Beer of the Month
Stone Brewing

Stone Brewing Co. is a craft brewery headquartered in Escondido, California. It was founded in 1996 in San Marcos, San Diego County, California.

Stone Brewing is known for the aggressive Arrogant Bastard Ale, although the brewery considers Stone Pale Ale and Stone IPA to be its flagship beers. Most of their beers are characteristic of west-coast craft brews; that is to say, most beers have a traditionally ‘hoppy’ flavor. Stone uses 22oz bottles to feature their “bigger character” beers and Stone Special Releases. Stone Brewing is consistently rated as one of the best brewers in the US and world by the two largest beer enthusiast websites, RateBeer.com and BeerAdvocate.com.

Ruination IPA $4.79/22 oz.
Smoked Porter $4.19/22 oz.
Arrogant Bastard $4.19/22 oz.

Wine of the Month
Ninet De Pena Viognier

In addition to producing wines for the Cuvée de Peña and Château de Pena brands, the cooperative winery in Cases de Pene offers a full selection of red, white and rosé wines under the Ninet de Pena label. These young, fruit-forward wines are loaded with personality and have a long track record of delivering outstanding value.

This Viognier is straw in color. On the nose, youthful, medium intensity, slate, lilac, dandelion, honeysuckle, frisee and endive. Not oaky, with lots of earthy elements. On the palate, off-dry, medium intensity, body and acidity. Nectarine, peach, intense floral element, mineral, with a moderate finish. Serve with spicy food. Pair with goat or blue cheese.

Today's Featured Pairing

Merlot, Pale Ale or Whiskey
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Dubliner: Vintage

This cheese combines the sharpness of mature cheddar, the nuttiness of Swiss, and the piquant bite of Parmesan, a tasty and unique combination of flavors. Serve with fruits or bread.

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