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!

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Keller Estate Winery - 2016 Pinot Gris

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Today's wine comes to me from Keller Estate , located in Petaluma, Sonoma County, California, only twenty miles from the Pacific Oc...
Thursday, September 3, 2020

Crooked Run Brewing Co.'s Socially-Distanced Seventh Anniversary Bash

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For my first foray to an actual in-person bar since the pandemic began, I decamped to Sterling, VA to attend Crooked Run Brewing Co .'s...
Thursday, August 20, 2020

Drew Estate - Herrera Esteli "Miami"

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It's been a while since my last cigar post, so time to pick out and review a fancy smoke. Today's cigar is an offshoot of La Gran Fa...
Monday, July 27, 2020

Cervecería de Colima - "Colimita" lager

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Hot, humid weather calls for light, refreshing beverages, and recently the market has trended towards two types of such libations - hard sel...
Sunday, July 12, 2020

A (Virtual) Belgian Beer Tasting with Gert Christiaens

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A while back, I had the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A and beer tasting with Gert Christiaens, head brewer of  Oud Beersel  in...
Saturday, July 4, 2020

Evil Twin Brewing - Cinnamon Baked Pear Sour IPA

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I believe we have reached the peak of absurdity - today's beer is a sour IPA that is, unbelievably, $34.99 for four pints. This is exces...
Thursday, June 18, 2020

Einstök Ölgerð - Icelandic wee heavy

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Here's something neat - an Icelandic beer, and perhaps my first review from the Nordic island nation. It's a 9.00% ABV Scottish-styl...
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