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!

Monday, November 30, 2020

Kizakura Brewery - Matcha IPA

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I came across today's beer at Irving Wine & Spirits, and it's not something I've ever seen before - a "Japanese-style...
Sunday, November 15, 2020

Upland Brewing Co. - 2018 "Latitude Adjustment" pale ale

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Today I'd like to comment on perhaps one my favorite refreshing beers, a winter seasonal called "Latitude Adjustment" from Blo...
Sunday, October 4, 2020

Elder Pine Brewing & Blending Co. - "Kankitsu" lager

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This pint caught my eye at the Whole Foods in Tenleytown, and for $3.50 I bought it on spec without looking too much into it. It's from ...
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...
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