Drinking Up Podcast

Drinking Up Podcast

A spirited discussion about wine, beer, and booze with hosts Shelley, Mary and Lily. At Drinking Up, we aim to educate our audience on how to drink adult beverages with a cultured and knowledgeable palette, without the pretension. Shelley is our resident beer enthusiast, Mary is our wine expert and Lily whips up some of the tastiest cocktails to wow your guests. Join us each week as we taste something new and follow us on our social channels so that you can drink along!

Episodes

July 30, 2020 37 mins

Prepare to salivate in this episode, with the ladies' chocolate & coffee pairings for beer, wine and booze.

WHAT WE'VE BEEN DRINKING:

Mary: Puma Road Winery
Shelly: Allagash Barrel & Bean
Lily: Gordon Biersch Kenny Yule-Loggins from Hopsy

SHELLY pairs the Allagash Barrel & Bean with Theo Ghost Chili Dark Chocolate
Endangered Species Chocolate - Natural Dark Chocolate w/ ...

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Stuck at home in quarantine? Try making one of these delicious boozy treats to satiate your sweet tooth. (Please note that this episode was recorded before legal restrictions and distancing guidelines were put in place).

Shelley made beer cupcakes using Deschutes Brewery, Black Butte Porter She used a cookbook called "Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World"
Mary made red wine poached pears using Rioja. Recipe usi...

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March 12, 2020 40 mins

We're celebrating women this month, Women's History Month with some drinks made by females and/or from establishments owned by females. Because y'all...the future is female!

Shelley: Three Weavers Seafarer Kolsch 

Mary: Darcie Kent Chardonnay

Lily: Uncle Nearest 1884  


Mary has been revisiting her favorites from Trader Joe's, including Grifone. 

Lily visited The Ordinarie Tavern in Long Beach

Hop Merchants in NoH...

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February 27, 2020 37 mins

Cooking with Booze

WHAT WE HAD ON THE SHOW:

Shelley made beer bread with Lincoln Beer Company - Double Smirk Juicy IPA
Mary made a vegan-friendly version of Julia Child's beurre blanc sauce using Pine Ridge Vineyards' Chenin Blanc + Viognier white wine blend and Miyoko's Organic Vegan Butter
Lily made vodka sauce

WHAT WE'VE BEEN DRINKING:

Lily visited the Long Beach Be...

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Drinking for Two

WHAT WE HAD ON THE SHOW:

Shelley: Prairie Artisan Ales - Consider Yourself Hugged
Also mentioned, PAA's Deconstructed Bomb
Mary: Gloria Ferrer White Brut sparkling white wine from Sonoma, CA
Also mentioned: Barnivore, a vegan beer, wine and liquor guide
Lily: "Chorus Girl Milk" - champagne cocktail & French 75

WHAT WE'VE BEEN DRINKING:

Shelley has b...

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Is your January and possibly beyond dry? We explored some non-alcoholic alternatives to your favorite beverages so that you can still enjoy having a cocktail (or five since you don't have to worry about driving!) while staying on the wagon.

WHAT WE HAD ON THE SHOW:

Shelley: Surreal Brewing - Chandelier Red IPA & 17 Mile Porter
Also mentioned:
O’Doul’s by Anheuser-Busch
Kaliber by Guinness

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December 29, 2019 31 mins

New year, new you, amirite? Except you're not planning to go dry anytime soon. We got you. Join us as we explore a few healthy-ish-er options so that you can still satiate that craving for a pint, glass or cocktail at the end of your day. Cheers to 2020!

WHAT WE DRANK:

Shelley: Black Dog Sour Cider from 101 Cider House, purchased at Hop Merchants Bottle Shop & Taproom in North Hollywood, CA.
Mary: Old...

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December 17, 2019 29 mins

'Tis the season to drink merrily and we have some more suggestions on how to stay warm and jolly!

WINTER BEER:
Einstock Doppelbock

WINTER WINE:
Quady Starboard Batch 88 port style dessert wine

WINTER COCKTAIL:
Hot chocolate with Bailey's Alamande


SHOUTOUTS:
Old Town Roasting Coffee | Orange, CA

Cat and Fiddle Pub | Los Angeles, CA

Bon and Viv Spiked Seltzer 

Terasse du Moulinas rosé wine

Hop Merchan...

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December 5, 2019 40 mins

Warm wishes for a cozy yuletide! The gals are back with some suggestions on cozy winter drinks to enjoy this holiday season.

SHOUTOUTS:

Dr L Riesling
Untitled Art & Cerebral Brewing Collaboration Chocolate Macaroon Imperial Stout 

WINTER BEER:
Samuel Smith's - Christmas Ale
Prairie Artisan Ales - Christmas Bomb
Epic Brewing - Son of a Baptist

WINTER WINE:
Mulled wine (see recipe below)

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November 19, 2019 32 mins

Holiday season is just around the corner and the ladies have some suggestions of what to bring to your parties this year!

BEER:
Epic Brewery - Pumpkin Porter

WINE:
White: Chateau Ste Michelle Dry Riesling
Red: Hahn Pinot Noir

COCKTAIL:
Aperitif: Lillet blanc tonic

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October 14, 2019 30 mins

We all have them. Our little guilty pleasures. We're bringing ours to the podcast today and we'd love to have you drink along with us!

BEER: 
Hurricane High Gravity Malt Liquor

WINE:
Schloss Biebrich Sparkling Rose (not vegan)
Freixenet Cordon Negro Rosé sparkling wine (vegan)

COCKTAIL:
Gin & tonic: London Dry Tanqueray

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October 14, 2019 35 mins

Cheap date, frugal companion, or economic partner -- call it whatever you may. This episode is all about finding good stuff to drink when on a budget. So grab yourself one (or all) of these drinks and follow along with our tasting!

Beer:
Karl Strauss IPA

Wine:
Tobin James Chateau Le Cacheflo Red Blend

Cocktail:
Vodka Spritzes.

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October 9, 2019 45 mins

In our inaugural episode, Shelley, Mary and Lily teach us what to pay attention to when tasting beer, wine and vodka. Mentioned in this episode are the following drinks:

BEER:
Guinness on nitro

WINE:
Le P'tit Paysan 'Le P'tit Pape'

SPIRITS: 
Vodka

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