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!

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Black Tooth Brewing Co. - "Saddle Bronc" brown ale

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Courtesy of former D'Vines colleague Austin, I came across a can or two of this libation, a 4.80% ABV English-style brown ale from Sheri...
Sunday, May 10, 2020

Stillwater Artisanal / Tired Hands - "Smoking Buddies" smoked DIPA

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I'm a big fan of savory, smoky beers, so naturally I had to pick up this four-pack of IPAs from the shop. It's called "Smoking ...
Sunday, May 3, 2020

Mora Estate - 2014 "Valpo" red blend

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Today's wine has come to me all the way from California, shipped special as part of my membership in the Sonoma Wine Club. During my tri...
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 ...
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