Planter's Punch is a popular drink in the southern states that combines rum with some kind of concoction of lemon juice, pineapple juice, lime juice, orange juice, grenadine, soda water, and whatever else you want to spice it up with.

Peter's Planter's Punch is a mix takes the guess work out of making a great tasting Planter's Punch. All you have to do is add the rum.

The mix is a product of SDS Enterprises, LLC, which appears to stand for Steven D. Shaw, the guy who created it. He named it for his buddy Peter Jones, who built a reputation for creating awesome planter's punches. According to Shaw...

Whether it's a family gathering like 4th of July, weekends in Quogue or Ft Lauderdale, as well as on vacations to the islands, everyone always raves about "Peter's planter's punches". Peter has lived "the good life" full of travel to St Tropez & the Caribbean, enjoying good food & wine, living well each and every day, and has a penchant for the finer things in life.

And so from that description of a life lived at the top, Shaw blessed his new drink mix.

Shaw goes on to say that his product is the first commercially "branded" planter's punch mix on the market.

At this time, you can only find Peter's Planter's Punch at retail outlets in south Florida.

You can contact Shaw at (917) 716-3611.

1800 Select Silver is the newest member of the 1800 family of Tequilas and the first 100 proof offering. In some 100 proof alcohols there is an overpowering aroma of grain alcohol, this is not true of 1800 Select Silver. The bouquet that greets your nose when you first open the bottle is one of pure Agave and one that is sure to please the Tequila connoisseurs.

The flavor is more akin to a Reposado than a Blanco, with hints of a peppery spiciness reminiscent of the days when Mescal was the drink of choice by both Cowboys and Vaqueros alike. While this latest member of the 1800 family could easily be served as a sipping selection, it is sure to be a hit with the more adventurous types as well.

1800 Select Silver is already selling in stores across the United States.

To learn more about 1800 Select Silver, visit online...

http://www.1800tequila.com

Miller Brewing Co. is launching the Miller Lite Brewers Beer Collection in the USA. The "craft-style light" beers are available in Wheat Beer, Amber Beer and Blonde Ale varieties that are said to contain significantly fewer calories and carbs than typical beers of that style.

Literature reads, "It provides the ideal balance of real beer taste and refreshment. Miller said the three new beers will target mainstream drinkers." The Beers are presented in glass bottles.

Labels: Miller-Lite

Produced in Costa Rica by La Florida S.A., new Imperial Beer is imported and distributed in the USA by High Falls Brewing Co., Inc. of Rochester, NY.

With an alcohol content of 4.6 percent, it is sold in a 6 pack containing single-serve, brown colored, 12 fl. oz., glass bottles. The suggested retail price is $6.99.

Labels: Costa-Rican-Beer, High-Falls-Brewing

Abita Brewing, of Abita Springs, LA, announced today their newest beer, Jockamo IPA.

Jockamo IPA is described as a traditional India Pale Ale made with the best British pale and light crystal malts that give the beer a bright color and malty flavor.

This full-flavored beer is hopped and dry hopped liberally with Willamette and Columbus hops from the Pacific Northwest and has a 6.5% A.B.V. The spicy and bitter aroma of the hops contrasts nicely with the pleasant sweetness of the malts. Jockamo has a strong flavor that entices and excites the palette.

The newest Abita brew takes its name and inspiration from the Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans. Mardi Gras Indians are mostly African-American Carnival revelers who dress in elaborate hand-made costumes influenced by Native American ceremonial apparel. Collectively, their organizations are called "tribes".

Joc-a-mo-fee-no-ah-nah-nay

Jockamo is one of the chants heard as the Tribes march, dance and sing through the streets of New Orleans as they have done for over 250 years. Beautiful costumes of feathers, beads and sequins mark their secret parades and competitions between the tribes. Ancient Afro-Creole rituals and language celebrate their cultural traditions.

The literal translation of Jockamo is no longer clear, but the meaning is understood among the Indians. Loosely translated it signifies "we mean business" or "don't mess with us". Originally it would have been Cajun (a liberal mix of French and English) and literally translates to "the fool we will not play today".

Visit Abita Brewing online at...
http://www.abita.com

Labels: Abita-Brewing, American-Beer, Jockamo IPA

Magic Hat Brewing Co. of So. Burlington, VT is offering a new "limited edition" dark wheat ale called, "Odd Notion Winter 07".

Wiht a 7.5 percent alcohol by volume content, it's said to have the aroma of roasted malts with a fruity estery aroma, and the flavor is said to be a biscuit caramel with toffee flavors with roasted malty sweetness.

It brewed with Munich Hops; Pale Malt; Wheat Malt; Crystal Malt; and Chocolate Malt.

Visit Magic Hat Brewing online...
http://www.magichat.net/

Labels: American-Beer, Magic-Hat-Brewing, Odd-Notion-Ale

Heartland Brewery, the innovative craft brewing restaurant group with five locations in Manhattan, announced today they have a handsome new gift pack for the holidays: a 750ml bottling of a 2007 Special Edition Old Red Nose Ale and two festive pint glasses decorated with the Old Red Nose art, conveniently packed in a black carry
box with a comfortable, easy-to-carry handle.

"Our Old Red Nose Ale is a delightful winter warmer. It's a deep mahogany ale, with tones of orange and ginger, a malty nose and full-roasted chestnut flavor. For each gift pack, our brewers lovingly fill each foil-wrapped bottle by hand. We're excited to offer this very Special Edition beer," said Master Brewer Kelly Taylor. "That's our holiday cheer this season - Old Red Nose Ale - to go and give."

The 2007 Edition of Old Red Nose is bottle conditioned (it gets its bubbles in the bottle like champagne) and will be ready to drink on Nov. 22 - Thanksgiving. This 'little bit of Blitzen' is 8% alc vol & will be available at any of the Heartland outlets - South Street Seaport, Union Square, the Empire State Building, Times Square & Radio City. Because it's made by hand the Old Red Nose Black Pack will be available in very limited quantities.

"We're thrilled or the first time in Heartland's history to offer a gift set to our customers" says owner & CEO Jon Bloostein. "Heartland makes award- winning beers and Old Red Nose Ale is a personal favorite of mine. For the beer lover in one's life this is perfect: a bottle of great Heartland seasonal craft beer and collectible glassware presented in sleek, sophisticated style." ORN goes on sale 11/22 (Thanksgiving) 2007.

Visit Heartland Brewing online at...
http://www.heartlandbrewery.com

Labels: American-Beer, Heartland-Brewing, Old-Red-Nose-Ale

New Beligium Brewing, well known for their Fat Tire beer, has brought back its winter seasonal, 2° Below Winter Ale.

Offering drinkers a warming blast of Sterling and Liberty hops with tawny-roasted malts, 2° Below is only available through the beginning of the New Year.

The ale goes through dry-hopping during fermentation, which creates a rosy, floral nose with a hint of pepper spice and estery undertones. Brewers and beer drinkers alike enjoy its bright, hoppy palate and cherry warm afterglow.

"2° Below is brewed through a special process that makes it different from all other New Belgium brews," says Assistant Brewmaster Grady Hull. "We use a hop that isn't typically used for dry-hopping and we also push it into a near-freezing state. The results are fantastic aromas, brilliant clarity and a delightful ale that warms the spirit."

2° Below Winter Ale is available on draft and in bottles in the following New Belgium markets: Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Montana, Idaho, Illinois, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arkansas and parts of California.

Visit New Belgium Brewing online at...
http://www.newbelgium.com

Labels: 2 Below Winter Ale, American-Beer, New Belgium Brewing

Hosts and hostesses who are beginning to plan their menus for holiday meals and get-togethers will want to include two special seasonal beers from Anheuser-Busch -- Michelob Celebrate Cherry and Michelob Celebrate Chocolate, a duo of richly
aromatic, smooth, complex and balanced lagers now available in most states
through the end of the year.


New this year, Michelob Celebrate Cherry is made with natural cherry juice and aged on dark cherries, giving it a deep garnet color and the flavor of black cherries. Michelob Celebrate Cherry is brewed with Munich, carapils caramel malts and European aroma hops.

Michelob Celebrate Chocolate, introduced in 2006, is brewed with caramel and roasted malts, and a variety of Hallertau/Tettnang and Alsace hops, and aged on real cocoa beans, giving it a chocolate aroma and complex dark cocoa taste.

Both lagers are 8.5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV).

"These are truly special beers that look gorgeous and are sinfully delicious," said Eric Beck, brewmaster, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. "Serve them at room temperature, in crystal snifters, to highlight each beer's elegant color and aroma."

Available in limited-edition, 24-ounce platinum bottles as well as a gift pack, Michelob Celebrate Cherry and Chocolate make terrific gifts for adults. The gift pack contains one bottle of each flavor and two crystal snifters.

"Serve these beers alongside a selection of desserts," Beck suggested. "Michelob Celebrate Cherry pairs wonderfully with a rich, fudgy chocolate cake while Michelob Celebrate Chocolate tastes terrific with turtle cheesecake."

For information on availability of these brands or any Anheuser-Busch product, call 1-800-DIAL-BUD.

Labels: American-Beer, Anheuser-Busch, Michelob