by evansfox | May 5, 2014
Senator Schumer seeks to have FDA drop proposal that prevents reusing spent grain. Rochester distiller Jason Barrett of Black Button Distillery and John Urlbach owner and brewmaster of Rohrbach’s recently hosted Senator Chuck Schumer in a public announcement seeking...
by evansfox | Mar 10, 2014
Hard cider can be manufactured in New York State by licensed cider producers, farm wineries, and farm brewers. All retail licensees (bars, restaurants, grocery, liquor stores, etc) have the right, without the need for any additional permit or license, to sell hard...
by evansfox | Mar 10, 2014
At a New York Restaurant Association fundraiser, I discovered a tasting table for Bellangelo and FLX wines by Bellangelo. These are quality New York table wine products. I am a red wine lover and Finger Lakes wineries primarily excel at German white wine viniferas and...
by evansfox | Jan 7, 2014
The growing craft beer industry in New York can benefit from a series of laws favoring use of New York ingredients. The art of craft brewing has brought so much sophistication and variety, brew masters seek premium ingredients sourced from around the world. Using...
by evansfox | Dec 19, 2013
New York Wine Spotting is a social media promotional effort that rates local restaurants on the portion of their wine list that features New York wines. Michael Warren Thomas is radio host of “Savor Life” and has started the New York Wine Spotting project. His goal...
