Sip and Puff

"Sip and Puff" is the personal blog of food & beverage writer James Liska. That's me! Since 2012, I've written about wine, beer, spirits, food, and restaurants. I focus on fundamental information, tasting notes, and overall thoughts rather than scores, harsh criticism, or arbitrary ratings. This supplements my other work such as writing for District Fray Magazine, creating cocktails, and posting more "everyday" stuff through my Instagram, @baconesque. Enjoy!

Friday, April 24, 2020

3 Stars Brewing Co. - "Starsky and Brunch" stout

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I love coffee, and bacon, and maple, so naturally when we got this at D'Vines I had to give it a shot. As you may recall, during my 2016...
Sunday, April 12, 2020

Rutherford Ranch Winery / Four Virtues Wines - 2016 Lodi Zinfandel, bourbon barrel aged

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Here's something I grabbed at Trader Joe's a few years back, and it's about time to discuss it. TJ's was doing a wine tastin...
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Saturday, April 4, 2020

Andalou Efes Brewery - "Efes" lager

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In many places outside of the US, the craft beer movement either does not exist or is in its infancy. That doesn't mean there isn't ...
Sunday, March 29, 2020

Astro Lab Brewing - "Fresh As" IPA

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Friend and fellow beer aficionado Keenan C. was kind enough to drop off a pint of this beer to me today. Garnered from his most recent trip ...
Sunday, March 22, 2020

Stone Brewing Co. - 2013 "Imperial Russian Stout"

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Just a quick snapshot today, on a very special day - this is the last of my stock of Stone Brewing Co .'s "Imperial Russian Stout....
Saturday, March 7, 2020

Founders Brewing Co. - 2018 "Curmudgeon's Better Half" English old ale

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Although we're almost to spring, it still can be pretty chilly, so here's something to warm up with! I grabbed this last year, when ...
Thursday, February 27, 2020

Confluence Brewing Co. - arguably the biggest taplist in Des Moines

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So on my first trip to Iowa, I drove past Confluence Brewing Co. on my way downtown from the airport. I dutifully filed away this informatio...
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