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Made for Mollie Stone’s: Purity Pils

September 27, 2019 by Dani Toriumi

Introducing… Purity Pils, a Mollie Stone’s and Palo Alto Brewing Company creation!

Mollie Stone’s Markets second collaboration with Palo Alto Brewing Co. are proud to bring you our refreshing golden German-style Pilsner Purity Pils.

Just like the name says, our Pils is made in accordance of “Reinheitsgebot” [Rine Heights Ge-Boat] the German Beer Purity Law.

What is the German Beer Purity Law?

Introduced in 1516 in Bavaria, the decree allows for beer to be made from only hops, barley, water ..read more

Make Every Cocktail Count!

July 24, 2019 by Dani Toriumi

Delicious, without the guilt… 21 SEEDS is the perfect way to celebrate National Tequila Day.

Founded in San Francisco by two sisters and 1 best friend, they had a simple idea, to create something they (and all of their friends) want to drink. A bright, all-natural, craft-infused Blanco tequila that is ideal for delicious cocktails (even better they are all under 150 calories!).

21 SEEDS partners with a celebrated female owned distillery in Jalisco, Mexico to infuse their ultra-smooth ..read more

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Made for Mollie Stone’s: Kӧlschlaboration

May 1, 2019 by Dani Toriumi

Introducing … Kӧlschlaboration, made for Mollie Stone’s!

We are proud to announce our collaboration with the Palo Alto Brewing Company (PABC) to craft a great tasting kӧlsch style ale that people can enjoy with good food and good friends – the perfect anytime beer.

“Mollie Stone’s Markets has always been part of my shopping experience growing up in Palo Alto, CA. As a small local Bay Area company it only made sense to do something with them as they have the same ..read more

St. Patrick's Day, Wine, Spirits, & Beer

Wake up with Irish Coffee

March 17, 2019 by Dani Toriumi

Top of the mornin’! Since St. Patrick’s Day is on a Sunday this year, why not start your morning with an Irish Coffee.

Here’s how to make it:

1 shot or to taste of Tullamore D.E.W:

Triple distilled and patiently aged in both ex-bourbon and sherry casks, resulting in a smooth and gentle complexity.

Hot coffee:

We won’t even get started here on which coffee to use, just make sure it’s of a good quality. If you like it strong, ..read more

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Crab & Chardonnay

January 15, 2019 by Dani Toriumi

There is just something special about the first catch of fresh Dungeness crab and a well-made California Chardonnay. Here are a few suggestions from our current assortment.

La Crema Monterey Chardonnay

On the nose, Meyer lemon, passion fruit, grilled pineapple and pie crust. On the palate, nectarine, papaya and lemon-tangerine notes are complemented by a touch of spice and complex minerality.

Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay

Enticing aromas of vanilla, peach, mango, apricots, crème brule’, butter and a slight ..read more

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Sense of Sicily

November 14, 2017 by admin

Sicily has a long history of producing fine wines from ancient terroir and modern winemaking techniques. The grapes used to make these outstanding wines include indigenous varieties including:

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At the Apex of Single Malt Scotch

June 9, 2017 by Tim Bratton 0 comments

Welcome back, whisky fans. Last week—if you remember— we cracked into a bit of background on Scotch whisky, and the seductive single malt. And today, as promised, I’m narrowing our focus a bit, to a small but legendary distillery called The Dalmore.

Beginning

An enterprising chap (and future member of parliament) named Alexander Matheson founded The Dalmore Distillery in 1839, among the sloping fields of the Northern Highlands, at the banks of the Cromarty Firth, where bracing waters feed out to the ..read more

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Introduction to Single Malt Scotch

June 2, 2017 by Tim Bratton 0 comments

It’s a great time to be a whisky fan (or a whiskey fan, if you must). Thanks to the swing of the pop-culture pendulum away from vodka, our on-going obsession with all things “craft,” and Don Draper’s penchant for an old fashioned, there are now more brown bottles on shelves than ever before, from all over the world. That’s exciting. But at the top of that shelf, where it’s always been, you’ll still find the granddaddy of them all, unequaled ..read more

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Yeti Cooler Giveaway with Bavik

May 16, 2017 by Tim Bratton 0 comments

Bavik Super Pils, from Global Beer, is a true Belgian Pilsner with a smooth bitter taste. It’s 100% malt with absolutely no dilution, keeping true to its pilsner form. All of the delicious ingredients are added during the brewing process. It’s very light with a fine white head and its aftertaste is soft and round. This pilsner is made with no heat treatment, bringing you an unpasteurized Belgian pilsner with a super unique flavor that all beer lovers will enjoy. Learn ..read more

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The Best Wines for the Wine Novice

April 24, 2017 by Tim Bratton 0 comments

The world of wine can be very daunting for the wine novice. With thousands upon thousands of wines around the world to choose from, it can be no wonder why many new people don’t know where to start. Lucky for you and your taste buds, we’ve put together this nifty infographic to help introduce you to the wonderful world of wine:

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