A spirited discussion about wine, beer, and booze with hosts Shelley, Mary and Lily. At Drinking Up, we aim to educate our audience on how to drink adult beverages with a cultured and knowledgeable palette, without the pretension. Shelley is our resident beer enthusiast, Mary is our wine expert and Lily whips up some of the tastiest cocktails to wow your guests. Join us each week as we taste something new and follow us on our social channels so that you can drink along!
Prepare to salivate in this episode, with the ladies' chocolate & coffee pairings for beer, wine and booze. WHAT WE'VE BEEN DRINKING: Mary: Puma Road Winery Shelly: Allagash Barrel & Bean Lily: Gordon Biersch Kenny Yule-Loggins from Hopsy SHELLY pairs the Allagash Barrel & Bean with Theo Ghost Chili Dark Chocolate Endangered Species Chocolate - Natural Dark Chocolate w/ Blackberry Sage MARY pairs Mignon Chocolate with Temecula's Wilson Creek Winery, Sparkling Almond Wine L...
15 Apr 2020
Desserts Made With Booze
Stuck at home in quarantine? Try making one of these delicious boozy treats to satiate your sweet tooth. (Please note that this episode was recorded before legal restrictions and distancing guidelines were put in place). Shelley made beer cupcakes using Deschutes Brewery, Black Butte Porter She used a cookbook called "Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World" Mary made red wine poached pears using Rioja. Recipe using Epicurious Lily made toffee pudding using Tullamore Dew WHAT WE'VE BEEN DRINKING...
12 Mar 2020
11. Made by Women
We're celebrating women this month, Women's History Month with some drinks made by females and/or from establishments owned by females. Because y'all...the future is female! Shelley: Three Weavers Seafarer Kolsch Mary: Darcie Kent Chardonnay Lily: Uncle Nearest 1884 Mary has been revisiting her favorites from Trader Joe's, including Grifone. Lily visited The Ordinarie Tavern in Long Beach Hop Merchants in NoHo
27 Feb 2020
10. Cooking with Booze
Cooking with Booze WHAT WE HAD ON THE SHOW: Shelley made beer bread with Lincoln Beer Company - Double Smirk Juicy IPA Mary made a vegan-friendly version of Julia Child's beurre blanc sauce using Pine Ridge Vineyards' Chenin Blanc + Viognier white wine blend and Miyoko's Organic Vegan Butter Lily made vodka sauce WHAT WE'VE BEEN DRINKING: Lily visited the Long Beach Beer Lab where they have their own fermentation system and make delicious food in addition to their beer. Mary talked about ...
6 Feb 2020
09. Drinking with Two - Ideas for Valentine's Day
Drinking for Two WHAT WE HAD ON THE SHOW: Shelley: Prairie Artisan Ales - Consider Yourself Hugged Also mentioned, PAA's Deconstructed Bomb Mary: Gloria Ferrer White Brut sparkling white wine from Sonoma, CA Also mentioned: Barnivore, a vegan beer, wine and liquor guide Lily: "Chorus Girl Milk" - champagne cocktail & French 75 WHAT WE'VE BEEN DRINKING: Shelley has been enjoying Don't Bogart That Barrel by R6 Distillery. Mary recently found two chardonnays she likes: the 2018 Arro...
16 Jan 2020
08. Your Solutions to Dry January - Non-Alcoholic Alternatives
Is your January and possibly beyond dry? We explored some non-alcoholic alternatives to your favorite beverages so that you can still enjoy having a cocktail (or five since you don't have to worry about driving!) while staying on the wagon. WHAT WE HAD ON THE SHOW: Shelley: Surreal Brewing - Chandelier Red IPA & 17 Mile Porter Also mentioned: O’Doul’s by Anheuser-Busch Kaliber by Guinness Buckler by Heineken Partake Brewing, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Bravus Brewing in Newport Beach, CA ...
30 Dec 2019
07. "Healthy"ish Drinking
New year, new you, amirite? Except you're not planning to go dry anytime soon. We got you. Join us as we explore a few healthy-ish-er options so that you can still satiate that craving for a pint, glass or cocktail at the end of your day. Cheers to 2020! WHAT WE DRANK: Shelley: Black Dog Sour Cider from 101 Cider House, purchased at Hop Merchants Bottle Shop & Taproom in North Hollywood, CA. Mary: Old Vine Zinfandel from Cline Cellars in Lodi, CA. Lily: LLB cocktail using Angostura bitt...
17 Dec 2019
06. Winter Drinks, Part 2
'Tis the season to drink merrily and we have some more suggestions on how to stay warm and jolly! WINTER BEER: Einstock Doppelbock WINTER WINE: Quady Starboard Batch 88 port style dessert wine WINTER COCKTAIL: Hot chocolate with Bailey's Alamande SHOUTOUTS: Old Town Roasting Coffee | Orange, CA Cat and Fiddle Pub | Los Angeles, CA Bon and Viv Spiked Seltzer Terasse du Moulinas rosé wine Hop Merchants Bottle Shop | Los Angeles, CA
6 Dec 2019
05. Winter Drinks, Part 1
Warm wishes for a cozy yuletide! The gals are back with some suggestions on cozy winter drinks to enjoy this holiday season. SHOUTOUTS: Dr L Riesling Untitled Art & Cerebral Brewing Collaboration Chocolate Macaroon Imperial Stout WINTER BEER: Samuel Smith's - Christmas Ale Prairie Artisan Ales - Christmas Bomb Epic Brewing - Son of a Baptist WINTER WINE: Mulled wine (see recipe below) Purple Moon Merlot - Trader Joe's Bogle Merlot WINTER COCKTAILS: Hot whiskey Tom & Jerry ...
19 Nov 2019
04. Fall & Holiday Cheer
Holiday season is just around the corner and the ladies have some suggestions of what to bring to your parties this year! BEER: Epic Brewery - Pumpkin Porter WINE: White: Chateau Ste Michelle Dry Riesling Red: Hahn Pinot Noir COCKTAIL: Aperitif: Lillet blanc tonic
14 Oct 2019
02. Are You A Cheap Date?
Cheap date, frugal companion, or economic partner -- call it whatever you may. This episode is all about finding good stuff to drink when on a budget. So grab yourself one (or all) of these drinks and follow along with our tasting! Beer: Karl Strauss IPA Wine: Tobin James Chateau Le Cacheflo Red Blend Cocktail: Vodka Spritzes.
14 Oct 2019
03. Guilty Pleasures
We all have them. Our little guilty pleasures. We're bringing ours to the podcast today and we'd love to have you drink along with us! BEER: Hurricane High Gravity Malt Liquor WINE: Schloss Biebrich Sparkling Rose (not vegan) Freixenet Cordon Negro Rosé sparkling wine (vegan) COCKTAIL: Gin & tonic: London Dry Tanqueray
9 Oct 2019
01. The Basics of Tasting Booze
In our inaugural episode, Shelley, Mary and Lily teach us what to pay attention to when tasting beer, wine and vodka. Mentioned in this episode are the following drinks: BEER: Guinness on nitro WINE: Le P'tit Paysan 'Le P'tit Pape' SPIRITS: Vodka
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